Open the Door (Roger Hodgson album)


Open the Door is the fourth album by Roger Hodgson, released in May 2000 by Epic Records and his third and most recent studio one.

Overview

Open the Door was recorded mostly in France and features mostly French musicians, many who have played on Excalibur also produced by Simon featuring contributions from Hodgson, as his backup band. This is Hodgson's only solo album to be partially recorded outside the United States.
Once again collaborating with Hodgson, former Yes guitarist and vocalist Trevor Rabin contributed electric guitar, keyboards and background vocals on "The More I Look". The song "Showdown" was performed live by Hodgson already in 1996 and a live version was released on his latest album Rites Of Passage.

Reception

gave the album a positive review, calling it "the closest thing to Supertramp since ...Famous Last Words..." and praising the songwriting, particularly the unusual incorporation of French influences.

Track listing

All songs written by Roger Hodgson, except where noted.
  1. "Along Came Mary" 6:24
  2. "The More I Look" 4:47
  3. "Showdown" 5:12
  4. "Hungry" 4:54
  5. "The Garden" 2:40
  6. "Death and a Zoo" 7:24
  7. "Love is a Thousand Times" 3:56
  8. "Say Goodbye" 3:59
  9. "Open the Door" 8:44
  10. "For Every Man" 4:43

    Bonus track

  12. "Danielle" – 3:15

    Album chart