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Feb 23, 2024 · Some photographs help define an album – such as Bruce Springsteen’s Born In The USA or Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours – and it was no wonder that artists such as Suede, Christina Aguilera and ...
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Aug 1, 2024 · Whether decorated with a photo of a bustling subway stop or a striking Andy Warhol painting, album cover designs can constitute masterpieces in their own right, amplifying the artistry of the...
- Elvis Presley: Elvis Presley (1956) Two simple words: “Elvis” and “Presley” (the latter barely hiding that controversial pelvis from view): that’s all it needed to say.
- The Beatles: Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967) The Beatles, of course, had plenty of iconic album covers in their career, including Abbey Road and The White Album.
- The Velvet Underground & Nico: The Velvet Underground & Nico (1967) If Peter Blake’s Sgt Pepper album cover is the most famous example of British pop art, then Andy Warhol’s design for The Velvet Underground’s debut, released that same year, remains one of the most famous from the US.
- Frank Zappa/The Mothers Of Invention: Weasels Ripped My Flesh (1970) As well as creating artwork for almost every Little Feat album, illustrator Neon Park’s distinctive style was put to unforgettable effect on a collection of Mothers material recorded from 1967-69.
Album cover art is one of the most captivating and influential forms of visual culture in the last century. From the birth of vinyl to the digital era, the art on record sleeves has often been as iconic and memorable as the music itself.
Dec 1, 2023 · Album covers can go down in history as the most creative artwork of all time, thereby leaving a lasting impression on pop culture. However, that doesn’t necessary imply that they were flawless; some of them were simply contentious enough to pique interest and draw attention to the album.
Aug 5, 2013 · Here's what went into some of the most recognizable album covers in music history.
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Nov 7, 2016 · We spoke with the book’s editor, curator and photo historian Antoine de Beaupré, to trace the origins of six covers that simultaneously highlight the best of art photography.
