Passin' Thru is the fourth studio album by James Gang

James Gang

The James Gang was a rock band formed in Cleveland, Ohio in 1966. Though the band was not a huge commercial success, except in the Northeast Ohio area, the fame garnered by guitarist Joe Walsh has since made the group more notable.- History :...

, released in 1972.

This was the first album after guitarist and vocalist Joe Walsh

Joe Walsh

Joseph Fidler "Joe" Walsh is an American musician, songwriter, record producer, and actor. He has been a member of three commercially successful bands, the James Gang, Barnstorm, and the Eagles, and has experienced notable success as a solo artist and prolific session musician, especially with B.B...

 left and was replaced by the singer Roy Kenner

Roy Kenner

Roy Kenner is a Canadian singer and songwriter, most notable as the lead vocalist of Mandala in the late 1960s and as the lead vocalist of The James Gang during 1972-1974.-History:...

 and guitarist Domenic Troiano

Domenic Troiano

Domenic Troiano was a Canadian rock guitarist, most notable for his contributions to Mandala, The James Gang, The Guess Who and as a solo artist.-History:...

, who left the band after Straight Shooter

Straight Shooter (James Gang album)

Straight Shooter is the fifth studio album by James Gang , released in 1972, and the final one released on ABC Records...

and was replaced with ex-Zephyr

Zephyr (band)

Zephyr was a blues-based hard rock band formed in 1969 in Boulder, Colorado by guitarist Tommy Bolin, keyboardist John Faris, David Givens on bass guitar, Robbie Chamberlin on drums and Candy Givens on vocals. Although the charismatic performances by Candy Givens were originally the focal point for...

 guitarist Tommy Bolin

Tommy Bolin

Thomas Richard "Tommy" Bolin was an American-born guitarist who played with Zephyr , The James Gang , and Deep Purple , in addition to doing solo work...

, who helped revitalize the band.

James Gang's original members Dale Peters, who did bass and background vocals, and Jim Fox, who played drums and organ, are on "Passin' Thru."

The scene shown on the album's cover is of East Main Street in Bismarck, North Dakota

Bismarck, North Dakota

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 in the 1880's. The large building in the background still stands.

Reception

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."

Track listing

All songs by Roy Kenner & Domenic Troiano, except where noted.

1. "Ain't Seen Nothing Yet" (Roy Kenner) – 2:59
2. "One Way Street" (Domenic Troiano) – 4:36
3. "Had Enough" (Roy Kenner) – 3:00
4. "Up to Yourself" (Troiano) – 2:43
5. "Everybody Needs a Hero" – 6:06
6. "Run Run Run" – 3:44
7. "Things I Want to Say to You" – 3:41
8. "Out of Control" – 3:39
9. "Drifting Girl" – 5:09

Personnel

• Domenic Troiano
  Domenic Troiano
  Domenic Troiano was a Canadian rock guitarist, most notable for his contributions to Mandala, The James Gang, The Guess Who and as a solo artist.-History:...
  
  : Guitars, vocals.
• Roy Kenner
  Roy Kenner
  Roy Kenner is a Canadian singer and songwriter, most notable as the lead vocalist of Mandala in the late 1960s and as the lead vocalist of The James Gang during 1972-1974.-History:...
  
  : Percussion, harmonica, vocals.
• Dale Peters
  James Gang
  The James Gang was a rock band formed in Cleveland, Ohio in 1966. Though the band was not a huge commercial success, except in the Northeast Ohio area, the fame garnered by guitarist Joe Walsh has since made the group more notable.- History :...
  
  : Bass guitar, keyboards, percussion, vocals.
• Jim Fox
  Jim Fox (drummer)
  Jim Fox is a musician best known as the drummer and organist of the James Gang, as well as the band's founder and its namesake. He is the only member of the group to appear in every incarnation of the band...
  
  : Drums, percussion, organ, percussion, vocals.

Guests musicians

• David Briggs
  David Briggs (American musician)
  David Briggs is an American keyboardist, record producer, arranger, composer and studio owner....
  
  : Keyboards, piano, organ.
• Charlie McCoy
  Charlie McCoy
  Charles "Charlie" Ray McCoy is an American musician noted for his harmonica playing. In his career, McCoy has backed several notable musicians including Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Tom Astor, Elvis Presley and Ween. He has also recorded thirty-seven studio albums, including fourteen for Monument Records...
  
  : Harmonica.
• Weldon Myrick: Guitars.
• Craig Sapphin: All strings, arrangements.
• William D. "Smitty" Smith: Keyboards, organ, piano, Clavichord, Harpsichord.

Charts

Year	Chart	Position
1972	Pop Albums	72