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Crusader
Pop · 1979 · 10 tracks

Crusader

Chris de Burgh

A theatrical blend of medieval storytelling and polished 70s soft rock. Cinematic arrangements meet intimate, narrative-driven pop for a late-night experience.

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It's like a collection of medieval fables told through the lens of a 70s soft-rock troubadour.

A theatrical and mysterious journey through historical epics and intimate human reflections.

Crusader · vs · Chris de Burgh
Mysterious+1.2σ

Mysterious saturates this record notably more than the artist's norm.

Tracklist · 10 Tracks
01
Carry On
3:58
02
I Had the Love in My Eyes
3:30
03
Something Else Again
3:47
05
Just in Time
5:14
06
Carry On (reprise)
0:34
07
The Devil’s Eye
4:34
08
It’s Such a Long Way Home
2:52
09
Old‐Fashioned People
3:28
10
Quiet Moments
1:42
12
You and Me
1:14
Moments Worth Waiting For
The sudden shift from acoustic intimacy to a full orchestral swell during the transition into the title suite's climax.
The eerie, fourth-wall-breaking monologue in 'The Devil's Eye' where the music mimics the hum of a television set.
The fragile, solo piano coda of 'You and Me' that serves as a meta-commentary on the performance itself.
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