Chris De Burgh - Crusader (1979)
Artist: Chris De Burgh
Title: Crusader
Year Of Release: 1979
Label: UMC (Universal Music Catalogue)
Genre: Pop Rock
Quality: 320 kbps | FLAC (tracks)
Total Time: 00:43:42
Total Size: 101 mb | 221 mb
WebSite: Album Preview
Tracklist:Title: Crusader
Year Of Release: 1979
Label: UMC (Universal Music Catalogue)
Genre: Pop Rock
Quality: 320 kbps | FLAC (tracks)
Total Time: 00:43:42
Total Size: 101 mb | 221 mb
WebSite: Album Preview
01. Chris De Burgh - Carry On
02. Chris De Burgh - I Had The Love In My Eyes
03. Chris De Burgh - Something Else Again
04. Chris De Burgh - The Girl With April In Her Eyes
05. Chris De Burgh - Just In Time
06. Chris De Burgh - Carry On (Reprise)
07. Chris De Burgh - The Devil's Eye
08. Chris De Burgh - It's Such A Long Way Home
09. Chris De Burgh - Old Fashioned People
10. Chris De Burgh - Quiet Moments
11. Chris De Burgh - Crusader
12. Chris De Burgh - You And Me
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.