Passin' Thru is the fifth studio album by James Gang, released in October 1972, and their final album released on ABC Records (catalog no. ABCX 760). The band moved to Atco Records the next year.
This album is the last James Gang recording featuring guitarist Domenic Troiano, who was replaced by Tommy Bolin.
The scene shown on the album's cover is of the 100 block of East Main Avenue in Bismarck, North Dakota in the 1880s. The large building in the background still stands.
Critical reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [1] |
| Christgau's Record Guide | C[2] |
Writing for Allmusic, critic Stephen Thomas Erlewine wrote the album "Passin' Thru didn't hit as hard as its predecessor, but it did provide an effective showcase for Troiano's talents."[1]
Track listing
All songs by Roy Kenner & Domenic Troiano, except where noted.
- "Ain't Seen Nothing Yet" – 2:59
- "One Way Street" (Domenic Troiano) – 4:36
- "Had Enough" – 3:00
- "Up to Yourself" (Troiano) – 2:43
- "Everybody Needs a Hero" – 6:06
- "Run Run Run" – 3:44
- "Things I Want to Say to You" (Troiano) – 3:41
- "Out of Control" (Troiano) – 3:39
- "Drifting Girl" – 5:09
Personnel
- Roy Kenner - lead vocals, harmonica, percussion
- Domenic Troiano - guitars, backing vocals
- Dale Peters - bass guitar, backing vocals
- Jim Fox - drums, backing vocals, organ
Guest musicians
- David Briggs - piano
- Charlie McCoy - harmonica
- Weldon Myrick - pedal steel guitar
- Craig Sapphin - all strings, arrangements
- William D. "Smitty" Smith - piano, organ, harpsichord
Sales chart performance
| Year | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Billboard 200 | 72 |
| 1972 | Canada | 28[3] |
References
- ^ a b Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Passin' Thru > Review". Allmusic. Retrieved July 9, 2011.
- ^ Christgau, Robert (1981). "Consumer Guide '70s: J". Christgau's Record Guide: Rock Albums of the Seventies. Ticknor & Fields. ISBN 089919026X. Retrieved February 27, 2019 – via robertchristgau.com.
- ^ "RPM Top 100 Albums - December 9, 1972" (PDF).
