Post The Best/Worst Album Cover Art

OctaneHugo · 09-29-2010, 02:56 PM

The story behind this is hilarious, too. Virgin sent them to some company who specialized in album art..they showed them a whole bunch of concepts (included was a few that became famous, like the guy on fire shaking hands with some other dude) and as the band were walking out unhappy Partridge saw this hanging on a wall and pointed it out. Apparently it was the office joke, like, "Nobody would ever want this, haha" so they just kept it on the wall as a joke. And XTC liked it and convinced the guy they were with (who thought they were kidding) to let them use it.

DoctorSoft · 09-29-2010, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Emsanders

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I actually like one on top better by alot. That album cover's kind of cool.

Violent & Funky · 09-29-2010, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by downwardspiral

I adore the art for YLAOM but didn't want to post it as it's already been done.

And Farm hasn't?

Husky McDump · 09-29-2010, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Emsanders

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***Update on best:
awesomeee

Queen Boo · 09-30-2010, 09:53 PM

The Bloody Beetroots have some awesome album covers.
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RVCA · 10-18-2010, 11:53 PM

Best: Lemon Jelly - Lost Horizons

Paedantic Basterd · 10-18-2010, 11:57 PM

I absolutely love this artwork.

But the album was kind of crap.

TheCunningStunt · 10-19-2010, 12:02 AM

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RVCA · 10-19-2010, 12:03 AM

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quoted for truth... I re-sketched this as a "love note" of sorts for my then-girlfriend

TheCunningStunt · 10-19-2010, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by RVCA

quoted for truth... I re-sketched this as a "love note" of sorts for my then-girlfriend

Oh you romantic.

I know it's just artwork, but when I look at it I get really drawn in. I always wonder what the story is, even though there isn't one. I piece things together in my mind, come up with conclusions that aren't there. That little girl is just TOO comfortable with the situation. Really chilling artwork but definitely one of the best.

View Poll Results: does cover art matter to you?
Yes, if done right it can add more to an album	31	72.09%
No, I buy an album to listen to music not stare at cover art 15% [9]	3	6.98%
There's some albums where I like the cover art more than the actual music	7	16.28%
who cares	1	2.33%
It's just there to be trippy to look at when youre high on drugs	1	2.33%
Voters: 43. You may not vote on this poll

09-29-2010, 02:56 PM	#121 (permalink)
OctaneHugo Goes back & does it again Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: philadelphia Posts: 807	The story behind this is hilarious, too. Virgin sent them to some company who specialized in album art..they showed them a whole bunch of concepts (included was a few that became famous, like the guy on fire shaking hands with some other dude) and as the band were walking out unhappy Partridge saw this hanging on a wall and pointed it out. Apparently it was the office joke, like, "Nobody would ever want this, haha" so they just kept it on the wall as a joke. And XTC liked it and convinced the guy they were with (who thought they were kidding) to let them use it. __________________ If Any Major Dude Has Yet To Tell You, Click Here

10-19-2010, 12:02 AM	#128 (permalink)
TheCunningStunt love will tear you apart Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Manchester, UK. Posts: 5,107	Best: __________________ I don't feel and I feel great. Last FM

09-30-2010, 09:53 PM	#125 (permalink)
Queen Boo From beyooond the graaave Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: The state that proudly brought you Disco Duck Posts: 1,513	The Bloody Beetroots have some awesome album covers. Moderator cut: image removed

10-18-2010, 11:53 PM	#126 (permalink)
RVCA （￣ー￣） Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 3,270	Best: Lemon Jelly - Lost Horizons

10-18-2010, 11:57 PM	#127 (permalink)
Paedantic Basterd Music Addict Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 5,184	I absolutely love this artwork. But the album was kind of crap.