most creative album covers

[CZ4A]

Ghost - Meliora

Clutch - Earth Rocker

Tool - Lateralus (You can see the whole thing here)

 

[KiM3Ce]

This looks like a good thread to post this link. I didn't generate this list but I enjoyed checking them out:

http://www.udiscovermusic.com/the-100-greatest-jazz-album-covers

 

[robbyb]

 

[ghostberry]

i was looking through my vinyl again thinking how much i miss album covers.there are so many creative covers out there.whats some of the best? two that i have that come to mind are "schools out"that fold out desk was too cool.next might be "thick as a brick"that news paper album gave me hours of fun.

A real freaky one is Bonded by Blood by Exodus.

Hard to find LP is Luis Cardenas Animal instinct with the song "Dizzy" he is in the Guinness World Records for having the largest drum set!

One LP I miss is Banzai Axe this LP has Metallica and many other bands that people did not know until they made it up the charts especially Metallica of course...sorry cannot seem to post photos anymore?????

 

[RockFanatic]

I always thought this album cover was pretty cool. Unique.

 

[Quadman2]

More Favorite Moodies!

Another interesting one - To Our Children's Children's Children...

(Notice anything out-of-place?)

On Long Distance Voyager, it's hard to see in this copy - just a blue smudge in the sky - but there's something that looks like a space probe hanging in the sky.

Finally, the previously mentioned "In Search of the Lost Chord":

From previously noted web-site:



Ever have that feeling, when the harmonics on a certain chord, 4-part vocal harmony, measure in a symphony, etc. just kind of send you someplace else?

Or was it something I ate/drank/smoked?

Another vote for the "Moodies" and their album covers.

I always looked forward for the etheral feelings that they strived for and attempting to capture those same spirits on their covers. I framed some of them and they looked great on the wall, eh?


Q2

 

[Nightwisher]

I always thought this album cover was pretty cool. Unique.

I mentioned that one on the last page.

 

[cool9]

 

[VNeal]

ROLLING STONES---Let it Bleed
BEATLES- SGT PEPPER
ELVIS COSTELO -1st
CSN&Y Deja Vu

To name a few

 

[Mamrak1]

I'm sure someone must have nominated this cover. I wasn't going to wade through hundreds of posts to find out. King Crimson's 1st album. In The Court Of The Crimson King. The full jacket. A one of a kind. The artist died soon after painting this.

 

[Ethan25]

Just got this one yesterday by Trace Bundy...

 

[JakeArmas]

Ghost - Meliora

Clutch - Earth Rocker

Tool - Lateralus (You can see the whole thing here)

First one reminds me of something out of HR Giger's art...

 

[awe333]

 

[MJB1959]

There is no band called Tarkus...

Just a doggone minute there, Tarkus just might have something to say about that!!


They are a progrock band from Brazil. And sound nothing like ELP

 

[WaxReliquary]

Captain Fantastic

This one has lots of detail

I was going to mention CF as well. The cover art is amazing. I first bought the record when I was about 9 and was shocked by it. My little eyes! It originally came with a poster and I think I still have mine. Great one!

 

[WaxReliquary]

Here's one on my grail list. Some jazz greats.

 

[noisefreq]

My favorite album cover I own.


Screamin' J. Hawkins--Because Is In Your Mind (Philips 600-336)

 

[Mowgli]

 

[Quadman2]

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[Wlrd Wds]

i was looking through my vinyl again thinking how much i miss album covers.there are so many creative covers out there.whats some of the best? two that i have that come to mind are "schools out"that fold out desk was too cool.next might be "thick as a brick"that news paper album gave me hours of fun.

the Tragically Hip Fully Completely, Badfinger Magic Christian Music, the Rolling Stones Sticky Fingers