Open the Iron Gate: 1973–77

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
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Allmusic
Entertainment WeeklyA−
Reggae Reviews

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.

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