Harrison Stafford, the band's lead singer and lyricist, uses this "Dragon War" as an allegory for modern global conflicts and social consciousness. Tracklist and Collaborations
Recorded and mixed by at Prairie Sun Studios, the album was captured on 2-inch analog tape, requiring the band to play every song from beginning to end together as a live unit.
The album is notable for uniting reggae legends for the first time in history to collaborate with the band. The full tracklist includes: Track Title Notable Collaborators Jah Jah Know Don Carlos & The Congos Babylon Rule Dem Don Carlos & The Congos Silver Tongue Show Don Carlos & The Congos Weeping Pirates Don Carlos & The Congos Picture on the Wall Don Carlos & The Congos Something More Don Carlos & The Congos Don Carlos & The Congos Freedom Taking Over Cedric Myton & Don Carlos Cedric Myton, Don Carlos & The Congos Production and Legacy Groundation - Hebron Gate (ГЃlbum Completo)
Reviewers from Sputnikmusic describe it as "progressive reggae" due to its heavy focus on song structures and polyrhythmic foundations.
In 2023, for its 20th anniversary, the band released a complete reimagining of the album titled Dreaming From An Iron Gate in collaboration with dub pioneer Brain Damage. Hebron Gate | Groundation | Official Website Harrison Stafford, the band's lead singer and lyricist,
The album received a nomination for Germany's World Music Award .
The album follows a unique conceptual narrative known as the a story of conflict coming upon the nations. This tale unfolds over a 24-hour cycle: The Beginning: The story starts with the rising sun. The Middle: The sun sets as the conflict intensifies. The album follows a unique conceptual narrative known
The sun rises again at the end, symbolizing a new dawn after the struggle.