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General Information
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Artist...............: CHRIS DE BURGH
Album................: Crusader
Year.................: 1979
Genre................: Folk Rock
Duration.............: 43:55
Number of Songs......: 12
Cover(s) Included....: Yes
Audio Format.........: MP3
Bitrate..............: 160 (CBR)
Hz...................: 44,100
Channels.............: Joint Stereo
Source...............: CD
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Release Notes
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Track Listing:
01 - Carry On - 03:57
02 - I Had The Love In My Eyes - 03:30
03 - Something Else Again - 03:46
04 - The Girl With April In Her Eyes - 04:14 *****
05 - Just In Time - 05:13
06 - Carry On (Reprise) - 00:33
07 - The Devil's Eye - 04:34
08 - It's Such A Long Way Home - 02:51
09 - Old Fashioned People - 03:28
10 - Quiet Moments - 01:41
11 - Crusader - 08:54
(a)- The Fall of Jerusalem
(b)- In the Court of Saladin
(c)- The Battlefield
(d)- Finale
12 - You And Me - 01:14
Album Review:
The title track to 1979's Crusader is not only this album's crowning glory, but also serves as one of de Burgh's finest songs. Its narrative is based on the courageous efforts of Richard the Lion-Hearted and his spirited battle against Saladin, the king of the Saracens during the crusades that took part between the 11th and 13th centuries. Broken into four separate parts, its detailed story line and moving musical passages exemplify de Burgh's talent as an intriguing anecdotist. His seriousness and passion build the song until the very end of the "Finale," in which the moral of "Crusader" is revealed through his soft-spoken final words. Even though this track bears most of this album's weight, the rest of the songs aren't without their merit. de Burgh still musters up enough romance to make "It's Such a Long Way Home" a likeable tune. The serenity and overall quaintness of "The Girl With April in Her Eyes" aptly display his gift of singing cobblestone courtyard love songs. These songs, along with "Quiet Moments," insure that his talent for singing gallant, gentle pieces has not escaped him. Although these songs house their own distinct beauty, this album's true value lies in "Crusader," his most moving and compelling work.
- Mike DeGagne, All Music Guide
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