- Format: CD
- Label: Radioactive
- Genre: Psychedelic
Extremely accomplished debut from this Massachusetts band,
originally released in the US on RCA (LSP4368). Following the
eponymous album's success, the band toured extensively as the
opening act for the Allman Brothers.
F a t 's mix of east coast blues and west coast psychedelia, strongly
influenced by Quicksilver Messenger Service et al, could have
propelled the band into the big time, but an unfortunate drug bust led
R C A to cancel a planned follow-up album, and try as they might, the
group were unable to secure another recording contract, although two
further albums were released in the late '70s, both of which were
produced by ex-Mountain man, Felix Papallardi.
Over the years Fat toured with a host of rock luminaries, sharing the
stage with, amongst others, Grand Funk Railroad, Little Richard,
Bonnie And Delaney, Johnny Winter and Robin Tr o w e r, but
unfortunately their success as a live band didn't translate into
commercial success. This self-titled album is probably the finest of
their recordings, and gives us a taste of just what might have been had
the band stayed straight. Another excellent album that comes highly
r e c o m m e n d e d .
Track listing: 1.House O(n The Corner
2. Black Sunday
3. Mine EyesHave Seen
4. Lonely Lady
5. Journey
6. Shape I'm In
7. Country Girl
8. Over The Hill
9. Duck Sweat
10. Highwayl
