Crusade

by John Mayall's Bluesbreakers

Crusade cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 8 September 1967
  • Label: Decca
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 45:50
  • Community rating: 3.87/5 from 3 ratings

Artists on this release: Mick Taylor, John McVie, Mike Vernon, John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers, Keef Hartley

Album Notes & Community Reviews

A pivotal release in the British blues boom, the tracking famously introduces a young Mick Taylor on lead guitar, showcasing fluid, sustaining tones. The ensemble relies heavily on horn sections and tight rhythm section interplay to faithfully adapt American urban blues for an international rock audience.

Genres

Descriptors: rhythmic, melodic, bluesy, Riff-Driven, vintage

Tracklist

  1. Oh Pretty Woman (3:37)
  2. Stand Back Baby (1:51)
  3. My Time After A While (5:14)
  4. Snowy Wood (3:42)
  5. Man Of Stone (2:31)
  6. Tears In My Eyes (4:21)
  7. Driving Sideways (4:02)
  8. The Death Of J.B. Lenoir (4:28)
  9. I Can't Quit You Baby (4:34)
  10. Streamline (3:17)
  11. Me And My Woman (4:07)
  12. Checkin' Up On My Baby (4:03)

Credits

  • Rip Kant - baritone saxophone [baritone sax]
  • John McVie - bass guitar
  • Keef Hartley - drums
  • W - lacquer cut by
  • Mick Taylor - lead guitar, written-by, electric guitar guest
  • Chris Mercer - tenor saxophone [tenor sax]
  • A.C. Williams - written-by
  • Bob Geddins - written-by

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