Released June 8, 1999 Length 54:33 | Recorded 1973–1977 Producer Max Romeo Release date 8 June 1999 | |
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Open the Iron Gate: 1973–77 is a reggae compilation album by Max Romeo, released in 1999.
Contents
The compilation consists mostly of the material from Romeo's 1975 album Revelation Time, adding four songs recorded between 1973 and 1977: "Every Man Ought to Know", "Valley of Jehosaphat", "Fire Fe the Vatican" and "Melt Away". The album was listed in the 1999 book The Rough Guide: Reggae: 100 Essential CDs. The album includes an essay by Steve Barrow in its liner notes.
Track listing
- "Every Man Ought to Know" – 3:18
- "Revelation Time/Hammer and Sickle" – 5:06
- "No Peace" – 3:43
- "Tacko" – 2:49
- "Blood of the Prophet Parts 1 & 2" – 6:24
- "Warning Warning/Version" – 7:42
- "A Quarter Pound of I'cense" – 2:43
- "Three Blind Mice" – 2:54
- "Open the Iron Gate Parts 1 & 2" – 5:14
- "Valley of Jehosaphat/Version" – 5:02
- "Fire Fe the Vatican" – 3:33
- "Melt Away" (12" Version) – 6:05
Personnel
Songs
1Every Man Ought to Know3:20
2Revelation Time / Hammer and Sickle5:07
3No Peace3:43
References
Open the Iron Gate: 1973–77 Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA