Open the Iron Gate: 1973–77

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Open the Iron Gate: 1973–77 is a reggae compilation album by Max Romeo, released in 1999.

Open the Iron Gate: 1973–77
Compilation album by
Max Romeo
ReleasedJune 8, 1999
Recorded1973–1977
GenreReggae
Length54:33
LabelBlood and Fire
ProducerMax Romeo
Max Romeo chronology
Selassie I Forever
(1998)
Open the Iron Gate: 1973–77
(1999)
The Many Moods of Max Romeo
(1999)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]
Entertainment WeeklyA−[2]
Reggae Reviews[3]

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".[4] The album was listed in the 1999 book The Rough Guide: Reggae: 100 Essential CDs.[5] The album includes an essay by Steve Barrow in its liner notes.[6]

Track listing

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  1. "Every Man Ought to Know" – 3:18
  2. "Revelation Time/Hammer and Sickle" – 5:06
  3. "No Peace" – 3:43
  4. "Tacko" – 2:49
  5. "Blood of the Prophet Parts 1 & 2" – 6:24
  6. "Warning Warning/Version" – 7:42
  7. "A Quarter Pound of I'cense" – 2:43
  8. "Three Blind Mice" – 2:54
  9. "Open the Iron Gate Parts 1 & 2" – 5:14
  10. "Valley of Jehosaphat/Version" – 5:02
  11. "Fire Fe the Vatican" – 3:33
  12. "Melt Away" (12" Version) – 6:05

Personnel

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References

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  1. ^ Don Snowden. "Open the Iron Gate 1973–1977 – Max Romeo: Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". www.allmusic.com. Retrieved 2012-10-31.
  2. ^ Rob Brunner. "Open the Iron Gate 1973–77 Review". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on March 5, 2008. Retrieved 2012-11-03.
  3. ^ "Max Romeo". www.reggae-reviews.com. Archived from the original on 2012-01-13. Retrieved 2012-10-31.
  4. ^ "Max Romeo – Revelation Time". www.roots-archives.com. Archived from the original on 2007-10-21. Retrieved 2012-11-03.
  5. ^ Barrow, Steve; Dalton, Peter (1999). The Rough Guide: Reggae: 100 Essential CDs. Rough Guides. ISBN 1-85828-567-4.
  6. ^ "Images for Max Romeo – Open The Iron Gate 1973–1977". www.discogs.com. Retrieved 2012-11-03.