Bang

James Gang | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 3, 2009)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Rhino Flashback
• ASIN: B001O54NKI
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (43 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,836 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Tommy Bolin brings this 1973 post-Joe Walsh James Gang back to life with Standing in the Rain; Devil Is Singing; From Another Time; Alexis and plenty of other tracks for both classic James Gang and Bolin fans!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

31 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars JOIN IN ON THE GANG BANG, March 4, 2000

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cd-heaven (ROCK CITY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bang (Audio CD)

The James Gang got a lucky break when they hired Tommy Bolin to fill the guitar spot, not only did he come in with all of the albums songs already written but it gave The Gang an opportunity to work with one of the most gifted and talented guitarists ever. The James Gang Bang album is essentially a Tommy Bolin project album in all but name. Tommy brought the songs in from his prior band Energy, who were unable to get a recording contract, so this gave Tommy the chance to get those songs heard, albeit, through the James Gang. None of the other members of the Gang wrote for this album except singer Roy Kenner's accapella Rather Be Alone With You. All the rest are 100% Bolin and Energy songs. Kicking off this album is Standing In The Rain, a rocker suitable for James Gang. More great guitar songs follow like Must Be Love, Got No Time For Trouble and The Devil Is Singing Our Song. All beautiful mini masterpieces. Tommy does get a lead vocal shot on Alexis, an acoustic song which not only showcases Tommy's great guitar but his beautiful voice. All in all this is a must own for everyone rock and a far departure from the Joe Walsh era James Gang.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars James Gang's best post-Walsh album...maybe best of all!, May 15, 1999

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[e-mail] (Camp Hill, PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bang (Audio CD)

The James Gang did some regrouping after the loss of Joe Walsh to a solo career. They recruited Roy Kenner (Vocals) and Domenic Troiano (Guitar) to replace Walsh...and it became quicky apparent that while Kenner was a dynamic vocalist, Troiano's style didn't fit the Gang's sound. They apparently agreed, and picked up young Guitar phenom Tommy Bolin. I rushed home from the record store when this was released in '73, and was not disappointed. It's not only my favorite Gang album, it's one of my favorite Rock albums of all time. Great, well-crafted songs, great playing, very satisfying album. I couldn't recommend it higher...and judging by the fact that it is becoming recognized now as a Classic, I'm not alone in my sentiments. Enjoy!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tommy Bolin Reignites The James Gang, April 11, 2008

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The Footpath Cowboy "rockerusa2002" (Kingston, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bang (Audio CD)

After guitarist-singer-songwriter Joe Walsh quit the James Gang in 1971, many people gave the band up for dead when replacement Domenic Troiano failed to create any real musical momentum within. Then along came guitarist-singer-songwriter Tommy Bolin, and the band was revitalized. This CD is easily the band's best since the Walsh years, with lots of great singing, playing, and songs. Those who only appreciate the James Gang's Walsh-era material would do well to check this CD out.