Open the Gate

by Lee "Scratch" Perry

Overview

The only person living on the same planet as the Upsetter is Sun Ra. Both had the propensity for attracting some of the best musicians around to indulge in their fantasies. Both knew just how to draw the best out those who wandered by their studios. And both continue to confound modern listeners with their range of musical expression and their strange gift for off kilter arrangements. This set is a perfect expression of Perry's genius. Dripping with flange and echo, these songs run the gamut of his ouevre, from the straightforward folk of "Ruffer Ruff" to the dark and brooding accusations of "Vampire." Singers and players abound here, some obscure, some among the best the music of this island has ever produced. But, of course, as always, the real star of the show is Perry and his studio. Never content to stay behind the glass shield, his influence is everywhere, adding an effect here, substituting a lyric there. Anyone wondering where to begin the search through his massive catalog could do worse than to start here. ~ Rob Ferrier

Product Details

Release Date:	02/10/2023
Label:	Music On Vinyl
UPC:	8719262023048
Rank:	54306

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Lee "Scratch" Perry   Primary Artist,Percussion
The Congos   Primary Artist
The Heptones   Primary Artist
Dr. Alimantado   Primary Artist
Watty Burnett   Primary Artist
Devon Irons   Primary Artist
Leroy Sibbles   Primary Artist
The Upsetters   Primary Artist
Eric Donaldson   Primary Artist
Twin Roots   Primary Artist
Junior Murvin   Primary Artist
Carlton Jackson   Primary Artist
Sly Dunbar   Drums
Boris Gardiner   Bass
Keith Sterling   Piano
Earl "Chinna" Smith   Guitar
Geoffrey Chung   Guitar
Ernest Ranglin   Guitar
David Madden   Trumpet
Basil "Benbow" Creary   Drums
Robert "Billy" Johnson   Guitar
Glen DaCosta   Sax (Tenor)
Winston Wright   Organ
Herman Marquis   Sax (Alto)
Willie Lindo   Guitar
Bobby Ellis   Trumpet
Vin Gordon   Trombone
Mikey Chung   Guitar
Ranny "Bop" Williams   Guitar
Mikey "Boo" Richards   Drums
Egbert Evans   Flute
Richard "Dirty Harry" Hall   Sax (Tenor)

Technical Credits

Steve Barrow   Annotation
The Congos   Performer
The Heptones   Performer
The Diamonds   Performer
Earl Morgan   Composer
Dr. Alimantado   Performer
Devon Irons   Performer
Leroy Sibbles   Composer,Performer
The Upsetters   Performer
Cedric Myton   Composer
Lee "Scratch" Perry   Composer
Eric Donaldson   Composer,Performer
Twin Roots   Performer
Anthony "Sangie" Davis   Composer
Junior Murvin   Performer
Barry Llewellyn   Composer
David Corio   Photography
Carlton Jackson   Composer,Performer