JAMES GANG - Rides Again (1970-2009) RM / SHM-CD / APE (image+.cue), lossless

With their second album Rides Again, the James Gang came into their own. Under the direction of guitarist Joe Walsh, the group -- now featuring bassist Dale Peters -- began incorporating keyboards into their hard rock, which helped open up their musical horizons. For much of the first side of Rides Again, the group tear through a bunch of boogie numbers, most notably the heavy groove of "Funk #49." On the second side, the James Gang departs from their trademark sound, adding keyboard flourishes and elements of country-rock to their hard rock. Walsh's songwriting had improved, giving the band solid support for their stylistic experiments. What ties the two sides of the record together is the strength of the band's musicianship, which burns brightly and powerfully on the hardest rockers, as well as on the sensitive ballads. by Stephen Thomas Erlewine
Tracklist:
1 Funk #49 3:54
Written-By – Peters, Fox, Walsh
2 Asshtonpark 2:04
Written-By – Peters, Fox, Walsh
3 Woman 4:37
Written-By – Peters, Fox, Walsh
The Bomber (Medley) (5:39)
4.1 Closet Queen
Written-By – Peters, Fox, Walsh
4.2 Bolero
Written-By – Ravel
4.3 Cast Your Fate To The Wind
Written-By – Guaraldi
5 Tend My Garden 5:44
Written-By – Joe Walsh
6 Garden Gate 1:36
Written-By – Joe Walsh
7 There I Go Again 2:50
Written-By – Joe Walsh
8 Thanks 2:20
Written-By – Joe Walsh 
9 Ashes The Rain And I 4:56
Written-By – Dale Peters, Joe Walsh

Credits:

Arranged By – The James Gang
Arranged By [Strings] – Jack Nitzsche (tracks: 9)
Bass – Dale "Bugsley" Peters
Drums, Percussion – Jim Fox
Guitar [Six String] – Dale "Bugsley" Peters (tracks: 9)
Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals – Joe Walsh
Pedal Steel Guitar – Rusty Young (tracks: 6)