Straight Shooter (James Gang album)

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Straight Shooter
Studio album by James Gang
Released	October 19, 1972
Recorded	Early 1972
Genre	Rock
Length	35:15
Label	Paramount
Producer	James Gang
Professional reviews
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James Gang chronology
Passin' Thru (1972) Straight Shooter (1972) Bang (1973)

Straight Shooter is the fifth studio album by James Gang, released in 1972, and the only released on Paramount Records. The band's previous label, ABC Records, would acquire Paramount Records (and its related labels) in 1974. The rights to this and all James Gang albums before this one are now owned by Universal Music Group.

This album is the last recording featuring guitarist Domenic Troiano, who was replaced by Tommy Bolin.

[edit] Track listing

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

1. "Madness" – 3:13
2. "Kick Back Man" – 4:51
3. "Get Her Back Again" (Domenic Troiano) – 2:45
4. "Looking For My Lady" (– 2:53
5. "Getting Old" (Domenic Troiano) – 3:43
6. "I'll Tell You Why" (Dale Peters/Domenic Troiano) – 3:53
7. "Hairy Hypochondriac" (Roy Kenner/Dale Peters/Domenic Troiano) – 2:57
8. "Let Me Come Home" (Dale Peters/Domenic Troiano) – 4:59
9. "My Door Is Open" – 5:55

[edit] Personnel

• Domenic Troiano: Guitars, vocals.
• Roy Kenner: Percussion, vocals.
• Dale Peters: Bass guitar, percussion, vocals.
• Jim Fox: Drums, percussion, keyboards, vocals.

• Sheldon Kurland: Violin.

[edit] Charts

Year	Chart	Position
1972	Pop Albums	58

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