Open the Iron Gate: 1973–77 | ||||
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Compilation album by Max Romeo | ||||
Released | June 8, 1999 | |||
Recorded | 1973–1977 | |||
Genre | Reggae | |||
Length | 54:33 | |||
Label | Blood and Fire | |||
Producer | Max Romeo | |||
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Source | Rating |
Allmusic | |
Entertainment Weekly | A- |
Reggae Reviews |
Open the Iron Gate: 1973–77 is a reggae compilation album by Max Romeo, released in 1999.
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.