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1.1 The Crusader Prelude (2009 Remastered Version)1.2 Crusader (2009 Remastered Version)1.3 A Little Bit of What You Fancy (2009 Remastered Version)1.4 Sailing to America (2009 Remastered Version)1.5 Set Me Free (2009 Remastered Version)1.6 Just Let Me Rock (2009 Remastered Version)1.7 Bad Boys (Like to Rock 'N' Roll) [2009 Remastered Version]1.8 Do It All for You (2009 Remastered Version)1.9 Rock City (2009 Remastered Version)1.10 Run for Your Lives (2009 Remastered Version)1.11 Borderline (Kaley Studios Demo)1.12 Helter Skelter (Kaley Studios Demo)1.13 Crusader (Kaley Studios Demo)1.14 Do It All for You (Kaley Studios Demo)1.15 Sailing to America (Kaley Studios Demo)1.16 Set Me Free (Kaley Studios Demo)1.17 Just Let Me Rock (Kaley Studios Demo)1.18 Do It All for You (Intro) / Run for Your Lives [Kaley Studios Demo]1.19 Living for the Weekend (Outtake Writing Session) |
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| Description: | Originally released on 16th April 1984, Saxonâ??s sixth album was produced by Kevin Beamish at the legendary Sound City Studios, in Los Angeles. It featured the bands first recorded cover song, a version of the Sweetâ??s â??Set Me Freeâ?? and the singleâ?? Sailing To Americaâ??, 'Crusader' was also the second album to feature drummer Nigel Glockler, who has remained a permanent member of Saxon to this day. This version includes early working versions of some of the songs featured on the album and also the song â??Borderlineâ??. - Saxon - Crusader is the sixth studio album by the heavy metal band Saxon released in 1984. - Saxon, over the decades have gone from being pioneers of the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal, to becoming one of the most successful UK rock acts of all time. The truth, though, is that Saxon have always transcended trends and eras. From 1979's 'Saxon' album to new album 'Thunderbolt', the band have enjoyed considerable success. Five Top 40 albums in the UK, with four Top 20 singles. And they were similarly successful in other parts of the world as well. It's no wonder their influence spread across the globe, and played a crucial role in the way we look at hard rock and heavy metal today. Originally released in May 1982, 'The Eagle Has Landed' was Saxon's first live album to be recorded and also the first album to feature long standing drummer, Nigel Glockler. Taking it's name from the band's huge eagle lighting rig it was recorded on the European leg of their 'Denim And Leather' tour during 1981 and was mixed at Manor And Bray Sound Studio. It was an instant hit and reached number 5 in the UK charts upon it's release. This edition features bonus live tracks recorded at London's famous Hammersmith Odeon during sold out Saxon headline concerts from 1981 and 1982.Reissue of the 2018 version: [r12037424], housed in a digipak instead of a media book.
Released with 24-page booklet including original artwork, lyrics, credits and photos.
Hype sticker applied to shrink-wrap.
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Manufactured in Germany
"Crusader" is a classic heavy metal album by the legendary British band Saxon, presented here in the CD format and released under the banner of BMG Rights Mgmt GmbH. The record captures Saxon in a creative phase where powerful riffs, anthemic choruses and heroic themes merge into a distinctive sound that helped shape the New Wave of British Heavy Metal. With its mixture of mid-tempo epics and driving rockers, "Crusader" offers both long-time fans and newcomers an impressive journey through timeless metal songwriting and characteristic British steel.
The production emphasizes clear guitar work, precise drumming and the unmistakable, soaring vocals that made Saxon one of the genre's defining bands. Lyrically, "Crusader" moves between historical and battle imagery and classic rock'n'roll themes, which gives the album a dramatic, cinematic feel without losing its direct, straightforward metal punch. The CD edition is an ideal way to experience the album in a robust, collectable physical format, perfect for anyone who values tangible media and high-quality sound.
Saxon are one of the pioneering forces of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal that emerged at the end of the 1970s. Alongside a handful of other bands, they were instrumental in taking heavy metal from the underground into larger concert halls and festival stages across Europe and beyond. Over the decades, Saxon have earned a loyal international fan base and have been regarded as an important influence on later generations of metal bands, thanks to their consistent output and energetic live performances.
BMG Rights Mgmt GmbH is part of the international BMG group, a company specialized in music rights management and high-quality catalog editions. With a strong focus on artist-friendly contracts and careful handling of musical heritage, BMG Rights Mgmt GmbH has made a name for itself as a modern, service-oriented partner for artists and rights holders. Releases like this CD edition of "Crusader" underline BMG's commitment to preserving influential albums in appealing, contemporary formats and making them accessible to new audiences as well as longtime collectors. |
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| No. of tracks: |
19 |
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| Manufacturer No.: |
405053869648 |
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