Crusader is the sixth studio album by British heavy metal band Saxon, released in 1984. The album represents a transitional moment in the band’s career, blending their classic NWOBHM sound with a more polished, mid-1980s heavy metal production. Crusader features powerful riffs, melodic hooks, and anthemic songwriting, with the title track becoming one of Saxon’s most recognizable songs. Lyrically, the album explores themes of warfare, honor, faith, and historical conflict, reinforcing the epic and heroic imagery that defines much of Saxon’s legacy. Despite its stylistic shift, Crusader remains an important chapter in the band’s discography and a staple for fans of traditional British heavy metal.

Saxon – Crusader

Track list

All tracks are written by Saxon, except where noted.

Side 1
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1.“The Crusader Prelude” 1:05
2.“Crusader” 6:33
3.“A Little Bit of What You Fancy” 3:50
4.“Sailing to America” 5:03
5.“Set Me Free” (Sweet cover)Andy Scott3:13
Side 2
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
6.“Just Let Me Rock” 4:11
7.“Bad Boys (Like to Rock N’ Roll)” 3:24
8.“Do It All for You”Biff Byford,
Paul Quinn,
Graham Oliver,
Steve Dawson,
Kevin Beamish		4:42
9.“Rock City”Byford, Quinn,
Oliver,
Dawson		3:16
10.“Run for Your Lives” 3:53

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Saxon is a prominent British heavy metal band that was established in 1977 in Barnsley, England. The band's original members included vocalist Biff Byford, guitarists Paul Quinn and Graham Oliver, bassist Steve Dawson and drummer Pete Gill. Their music is a blend of traditional heavy metal, hard rock and later on incorporating power metal influences. They are highly respected as one of the pioneers of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal movement alongside bands such as Iron Maiden and Judas Priest. Their most successful album to date is "Wheels of Steel" released in 1980 which reached number 5 on the UK Albums Chart. Some of their best known and enduring songs include "Motorcycle Man," "Denim and Leather," and "Princess...

            

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