"Miami" is an album by the American rock band James Gang, which was released in 1974. This seventh studio album marked the band's first one with lead guitarist Tommy Bolin after Joe Walsh left the group the previous year. It was produced by Tom Dowd, a famous Atlantic Records producer.
The album is a mixture of hard rock and blues with the lead single being a cover of "Cruisin' Down The Highway," originally performed by Bachman-Turner Overdrive. Despite Bolin’s impressive guitar work, "Miami" did not make a significant commercial impact, peaking at number 88 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Tracks from this album like "Cruisin' Down The Highway," "Praylude," and "Red Skies," showcase some of Bolin's finest work and help to make "Miami" one of the memorable albums of the James Gang. The underlying theme of the album could be summed up as a journey through diverse soundscapes, embodying the unique talents of each band member. After Bolin’s departure post the Miami album, he was replaced by a variety of other musicians, causing the James Gang to lose their distinctive style and lead to their eventual disbandment.
While the album may not have reached the commercial success of some of the band's previous efforts, it still holds significant importance as it showcases the group's versatility and Bolin's guitar expertise.
