James Gang Best Of CD - Import

The Best of the James Gang [Repertoire] is the way a career overview should be -- two discs jammed to the limit with the group's hits and strong album cuts. Joe Walsh and company put the "power" in "power trio" as they supplied a smattering of releases from 1969-1971 that were custom-made to be cranked on eight-track while cruising in a Camaro. Walsh's woefully underrated talent for penning some of rock's all-time greatest riffs is evident throughout, especially on the group's two best known tracks, "Walk Away" and "Funk #49," while quite a few lesser-known tracks ("I Don't Have the Time," "Woman") rock just as hard. Additionally, Walsh's chicken-pickin' guitar playing in "Asshtonpark" sounds like a dry run for his later work as part of the Eagles, while the group's melodic and softer side is showcased on tracks like "Take a Look Around." And unlike most other James Gang compilations, this set goes beyond the Joe Walsh years, as tracks from both the Domenic Troiano and Tommy Bolin eras are touched upon. The Bolin-era tracks will undoubtedly prove to be the set's big surprise to fans familiar with just the Walsh Gang, especially on such exceptional tracks as "The Devil Is Singing Our Song," "Standing in the Rain," and "Summer Breezes," all of which would be classic rock radio staples in a perfect world. For a thorough look at the James Gang, The Best of the James Gang [Repertoire] is highly recommended. ~ Greg Prato

40 of the greatest by Joe Walsh's early group from the late'60s/ early '70s, including 'Funk #49', 'Walk Away', 'Take ALook Around', 'Bluebird' and an exclusive interview with theband's original drummer Jim Fox. Also contains many tracksrecorded with Tommy Bolin after Joe Walsh went solo. Comespackaged in a double slimline jewelcase within a full colorslipcase cover. 1998 Repertoire release.

Includes an interview with Jim Fox.

Personnel: Joe Walsh (vocals, guitar, keyboards); Richard Shack, Bubba Keith, Tommy Bolin, Bob Webb (vocals, guitar); Roy Kenner (vocals, harmonica, percussion); Jim Fox (vocals, organ, vibraphone, drums, background vocals); Phil Giallomardo (vocals, keyboards); Dale Peters (vocals, percussion, background vocals); Domenic Troiano (guitar, background vocals).

Liner Note Author: Chris Welch .

The James Gang includes: Joe Walsh, Jim Fox.