Roger Hodgson – Open The Door (2000)

"Open The Door," released in 2000, is ex-Supertramp singer Roger Hodgson's first solo album of studio material since 1987's "Hai Hai" (there was also his 1997 release, "Rites Of Passage," but that was a live album). This record is a brilliant return for Roger, filled with his same magic touch for melody, catchy hooks, and powerful, dramatic rock that made his work with Supertramp so special. Great songs from end to end, like the beautiful "Along Came Mary," the poppish "Hungry," the simple-but-memorable "The Garden," and the awesome extended pieces, "Death And A Zoo" and the title song, the latter of which reminds me of the old Supertramp favorite, "Fool's Overture." Hodgson's classic falsetto voice remains in pristine condition, his playing & songwriting simply wonderful. "Open The Door" is a must for the Roger Hodgson/Supertramp faithful.

Please note that this is an older but good rip (without log), made with an older version of EAC, and coming from my archives on external hard disc.

Personnel:

Roger Hodgson - Vocals & Guitar
For Other Personnel See Description Of Tracks In The Booklet

Tracklist:

01. Along Came Mary
02. More I Look
03. Showdown
04. Hungry
05. Garden
06. Death and a Zoo
07. Love Is a Thousand Times
08. Say Goodbye
09. Open the Door
10. For Every Man

All Songs Written By Roger Hodgson
Produces By Alan Simon & Roger Hodgson
Recorded At Studio Arpege, Les Sorinieres, France

Sound Quality: 8/9