On 18th April 1988 Erasure released their third studio album 'The Innocents'.
The album features hit singles 'Ship of Fools', 'Chains of Love', and 'A Little Respect'. It was a commercial success, reaching number one in the UK album charts and receiving critical acclaim for its polished production and catchy, danceable songs.
The album is considered a landmark in Erasure's career and helped establish them as one of the most successful synthpop bands of the 1980s. The album has sold a total of 5 million copies worldwide and is their best-selling album to date.
The album cover image derives from the stained glass window of St. James and Charlemagne, in Chartres Cathedral, northern France.
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