When Black & Blue dropped on November 21, 2000, it shattered expectations. In the US, it sold a staggering 1.6 million copies in its first week, debuting at #1 on the Billboard 200. This feat made the Backstreet Boys the first act in SoundScan history to have back-to-back albums (following Millennium ) sell over a million copies in their debut week. Globally, the numbers were even more dizzying; the album sold over 5 million copies worldwide in its first seven days, setting a new record for international first-week sales. Eventually, Black & Blue went on to sell over 15 million copies globally, achieving platinum status in over 30 countries.
Despite being rushed during a legal battle with their former manager Lou Pearlman, the album stands as a testament to the group’s work ethic. It is grittier than Millennium and more cohesive than Never Gone . Backstreet Boys- Black And Blue Full Album Zip
Released on , the album was the highly anticipated follow-up to their diamond-certified Millennium . The promotional campaign was legendary: When Black & Blue dropped on November 21,