Open the Door (Roger Hodgson album)
Open the Door is the third studio album by English musician Roger Hodgson. It was released on 9 May 2000 by Epic Records. It is his first studio release since 1987. Overview. "Open the Door" was recorded mostly in France and features mostly French musicians, many who have played on "Excalibur (La Légende Des Celtes)" 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". "Death and a Zoo" and "Say Goodbye" were performed live by Hodgson already in 1998. Reception. Allmusic 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.