Released 70 years ago
This Is Fats Domino!
Fats Domino · 1956
25 min · 12 tracks · jazz
A joyful blend of rhythm and blues infused with boogie-woogie piano and lively, infectious melodies.
Top tracks — play these first
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Blueberry Hill — 'Blueberry Hill' is arguably Fats Domino's signature track, showcasing his unique vocal style and energetic piano riffs that define the album's sound.
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Honey Chile — This track highlights Domino's playful lyrical style and combines catchy hooks with a lively rhythm, exemplifying his ability to blend humor with musicality.
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Blue Monday — 'Blue Monday' captures the essence of post-war American life, reflecting both nostalgia and resilience through its upbeat tempo and heartfelt lyrics.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong compositions with lively performances, maintaining a distinct New Orleans sound.
What we noticed
- The album opens with the well-known 'Blueberry Hill', setting a lively tone that persists through most tracks.
- Each song features prominent boogie-woogie piano lines, often accompanied by brass sections that enhance the upbeat feel.
- Several tracks, like 'Blue Monday' and 'Honey Chile', utilize call-and-response vocal patterns, typical of rhythm and blues.
- The last three tracks slow down slightly in tempo, providing a contrast to the energetic first half.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- joyful sing-alongs with friends
- short bursts of energetic fun
- for lively gatherings
- nostalgic vibes for sunny days
Maybe skip if you
- slow tempo seekers
- long listening commitments
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in December 1956, This Is Fats Domino! marked Fats Domino's fourth studio album and solidified his status as a leading figure in the rock and roll movement. At this point, he had already achieved commercial success with earlier hits like Ain't That a Shame, paving the way for further mainstream recognition.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Little Richard· Jerry Lee Lewis· Ray Charles
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Blueberry Hill 2:16
- 2 Honey Chile 1:42
- 3 What’s the Reason I’m Not Pleasing You 1:56
- 4 Blue Monday 2:12
- 5 So Long 2:04
- 6 La La 2:04
- 7 Troubles of My Own 2:07
- 8 You Done Me Wrong 1:56
- 9 Reeling and Rocking 2:11
- 10 The Fat Man’s Hop 2:16
- 11 Poor Poor Me 2:01
- 12 Trust in Me 2:19
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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