The 1987 album by Bad Boys Blue stands as a pivotal moment in the history of Euro disco. Released on October 13, 1987, by Coconut Records , this third studio album marked a significant transition for the group, both in vocal leadership and musical direction. The Shift to John McInerney
The title track, "Love Is No Crime," is a prime example of the "Melancholy Disco" the band perfected. Beneath the driving bassline and the catchy chorus lies a surprising sadness—a heartbreak anthem disguised as a club banger. However, for decades, fans have listened to this album through the lens of degradation: worn cassette tapes, vinyl crackles, or, more commonly, low-bitrate MP3s downloaded from the early internet. bad boys blue love is no crime 1987 flac new