The Blurred Crusade cover

The Blurred Crusade

The Church · 1982

45 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock · new wave

Ethereal guitar textures intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a lush soundscape of haunting melodies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • atmospheric background focus
  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'The Blurred Crusade' was released in March 1982, The Church had already gained attention with their debut album 'Of Skins and Heart'. This sophomore album marked a pivotal moment in their career as they began to refine their sound and solidify their presence in the Australian alternative rock scene.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Almost With You 4:14
  • 2 When You Were Mine 5:45
  • 3 Field of Mars 4:54
  • 4 An Interlude 4:32
  • 5 Secret Corners 1:49
  • 6 Just for You 5:19
  • 7 A Fire Burns 4:51
  • 8 To Be in Your Eyes 3:50
  • 9 You Took 8:02
  • 10 Don't Look Back 2:02

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