Best Album Cover Of All Time?

[LostInAnomie]

Here's my favorite:


KMFDM has a bunch of good ones though.

[Tuesday Afternoon]

1. Bingo!!

There is your wall art ...

[LostInAnomie]

3. Cool as the pic may be...

... I never was that big of a KMFDM fan.

[Ptah]

2. heh

[WinkyDink]

23. Own it!

[Enthusiast]

43. Great cover! Robert Crumb is

a wonder of nature.

[Rhythm]

4. I prefer something a little more *ahem* 'classic'...

[LostInAnomie]

5. Nice one

[Forkboy]

8. Yeah...we all remember that one.

:rofl:

[trackfan]

12. You saved me the trouble....

[Connonym]

14. Yup, I think this is it

[WinkyDink]

24. Own this one, too!

[Rhythm]

102. My mom has it, along with the rest of her 60's and 70's vinyl...

I told her once that i will die if i don't get these from her estate:

1.) All that old vinyl (50's-70's country, pop, and film soundtracks... about 500 LPs, plus maybe another 500 45's)
2.) The hugemungus RCA console stereo... it's as old as i am, and still in like-new condition (need that to play the old vinyl)

[kwassa]

32. the power of suggestion ....

this had a big impact on a hormonal teenager.

[Connonym]

74. I'm a girl and I wasn't even 10 and I still remember it vividly

even though I didn't understand why even my prepubescent mind knew that it was naughty. Plus who wouldn't love to be in a big old blob of whipped cream? (except it was shaving cream in the picture)

[WinkyDink]

60. The for-realz updated one (I'm a TJB fan):

[bluesbassman]

6. Frank Zappa - Overnite Sensation

Spent a few hours studying this one.

[MrSlayer]

7. Iron Maiden - Killers

[CreekDog]

28. did you notice the similarity between your signature image and the album cover?

:rofl:

[Texasgal]

9. I've always liked this one:

[Forkboy]

10. Can't pick just one.

There's frillions of cool ones! :)

[CrownPrinceBandar]

48. A buddy of mine is a huge Witchcraft fan................

I guess they scratch that Black Sabbath itch.

[Forkboy]

90. They certainly have the 70's sound down pat.

Sabbath was always heavier to me though. Withcraft is more like the band Pentagram, but they do say Sabbath is their 2nd main influence. It's really good stuff no matter who inspired them. :)

[CrownPrinceBandar]

98. Yeah. Sabbath is heavier..........

But, Witchcraft has a tasty sound.

Do you like Black Mountain? They always remind me a little of Witchcraft.

[Sebastian Doyle]

11. Beatles - Yesterday and Today

A not so subtle statement on how the boys felt about Capitol chopping up their entire catalog and repackaging albums in whatever manner they wanted, instead of simply releasing albums and singles as they were actually recorded and released on EMI in the UK.

[pokerfan]

13. Ohio Players - Honey

:hide:

[kwassa]

30. the inside art wasn't bad, either

[Sebastian Doyle]

15. Van Halen - Fair Warning

[enigmatic]

16. "Bad Moon Rising"- Sonic Youth

[ghostsofgiants]

21. Good call.

Though I prefer the cover of Goo.

[enigmatic]

17. "Winnemucca"- Richmond Fontaine

[enigmatic]

18. "Dressed Up Like Nebraska"- Josh Rouse

[jeff30997]

19. Nothing beats that one:

:P

[Liberal Veteran]

31. The "red x's" are my favorite group.

:D

[jeff30997]

72. Lol.I hate it when that happen.

Well I don't know why you can't see the pic,I flushed my internet cache and

refreshed the page and the picture is there. :shrug:

[quip]

73. Except one that riffs on it:

(Smell the Glove- Spinal Tap) :P :hi:

[Dr. Strange]

88. So...

can you see yourself on BOTH sides?

[Aristus]

101. That's black! One has to ask oneself: 'How much more black could it get?

And the answer is: "None. None more black."'

[Auggie]

75. Gets my vote

:headbang:

It said a lot

[ghostsofgiants]

20. Bad Brains' self titled

The Clash' "London Calling"


Joy Division's "Unknown Pleasures"


Minor Threat's "Discography"


Tom Yorke's "The Eraser"

[DFW]

22. I cannot tell a lie......

[WinkyDink]

25. You guys! EVERYbody knows it's THIS ONE:

[kwassa]

33. I was going to post this one, but you beat me to it.

Da Stones! Sticky Fingers!

[deucemagnet]

26. Gabba Gabba Hey!

[Skittles]

27. my favorite

[jberryhill]

29. Nice insert, too

[kwassa]

34. my favorite

[Starbucks Anarchist]

58. Excellent choice.

[LanternWaste]

35. Spyro Gyra's 'Morning Dance'

Spyro Gyra's 'Morning Dance'. Innocent, cheerful, optimistic and bright in its tenor and composition.

[Patiod]

39. Wow! Flashback to college there!

God, I am so dating myself.

[LanternWaste]

42. Really?

Not "really?" you're dating yourself, but "really?" you listened to it in college? Color me a little bit surprised. Dunno why I'm surprised, but I am. :hi:




It's never bad to date yourself-- I do it all the time, but that's because I'm single and... oops, you didn't mean it like that, did you :P (Monday is my official Innuendo Day)

[Patiod]

46. Listen to them? Hell, I went to SEE them

I also listened to John Klemmer's Barefoot Ballet, and the more-spirited Earth Wind & Fire, AWB, Pat Metheney and the Crusaders.

Oddly enough, my two non-jazz faves from the day were Bruce Springsteen and Steely Dan, which tells me I was a Sax Fiend - for real. Still get a thrill at a Springstten concert when The Big Man comes out on stage!!

As for dating myself - my, my, Innuendo monday indeed!

[Dr. Strange]

36. I like these:

[quip]

57. Really? I am partial to this one:

[TZ]

78. .

I'd forgotten about that one...Thats one twisted album cover, and yet, I look
..Oh btw, you need to look downthread..I can't believe you missed it

[Sebastian Doyle]

37. Rolling Stones - Some Girls

This cover didn't stay in the stores long. Some of the celebrities involved didn't appreciate their inclusion and called in the lawyers....

[quip]

70. Don't I know it! Right, RainDog????

[RainDog]

79. yeah, my favorite DU album cover evah!

I like jasonc's cover of "hattered" - oop, shadoobee, hattered hattered. and turtlensutra, of course. the goddess I worship.

[Coventina]

38. I'm partial to REM's "Murmur"

I think it's a great design that really complements the contents, mood, & spirit of the album and the band at that time.

[Patiod]

40. One that did a double duty

Provided music AND helped you clean your stash! Ah, happy memories from my stoner days of yore.

[livetohike]

41. Axis: Bold as Love

[mainegreen]

44. Aphex twin has some fun ones:

They just have a certain something. You just can't help but look at them, even though you really don't want to. Sort of like a car accident.

Edited to add: I think, though, Pink Floyd's 'Animals' has my favorite album cover. I just love it. It's art. Perfect really.

[rug]

45. Blind Faith.

http://www.angelfire.com/wi/blindfaith/vvcov69.html

[Oeditpus Rex]

47. Best cover *and* title:

[TroglodyteScholar]

82. Just noticed what this came from, thought I'd share...

How bout it...I've had 'Weasels...' for over a decade, and never knew what the cover was based on.

[quip]

83. I would have thought you'd like a Toad the Wet Sprocket album!

:shrug:

[Rob H.]

49. ELP's "Brain Salad Surgery" is one of my favorites

[Dystopian]

71. Yes!

I was just dropping in to see what's up here, and scrolled down to see if this one would be included.
All time favorite.....


peace~

[Bennyboy]

50. Grateful Dead: AOXAMAXOA

[Sebastian Doyle]

54. The Dead had some great covers

This album also had one of the best titles of all time. (Though not officially) :evilgrin:

[Tikki]

51. Three of my favorite album covers...

Oh yeah, they're three of my favorite albums, also.





Tikki

[ghostsofgiants]

55. Good call on X. Not sure why I didn't include that in my list, actually.

[Ikonoklast]

52. Santana Abraxas

Never equaled.

[Xipe Totec]

61. Bingo!

If you hadn't posted it, I would have.

Best evah!

[Ikonoklast]

64. Many a doob was burned listening to Carlos Santana

Still one of the greatest living guitar players.

[Xipe Totec]

65. On the advice of counsel,

to the best of my recollection, I do not recall...

[Ikonoklast]

69. That's how you know the stuff was reeeeealllyyyyy good.

Dude! What day is this?

[keroro gunsou]

53. iron maiden

somewhere in time:




and


powerslave

http://forum.valinor.com.br/attachment.php?attachmentid=15734&stc=1&d=1204682199

[City of Mills]

56. Love their album covers!

Derek Riggs - such a good artist. I bought all their records as a teen and I'd spend hours looking at all the small details, looking for his trademark logo etc...good fun!

[Wetzelbill]

59. Either "Shark Sandwich" or "Intravenus de Milo"

[TZ]

76. don't you mean...

Shit Sandwich....
Haha! I beat DuStrange AND temeah on this one!

[quip]

86. Um, that's the REVIEW of the album, m'dear

[quip]

84. Or this:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=105x8096440#8098242

:hi:

[Blarch]

62. By far...

[SoxFan]

63. Faves

[brentspeak]

66. One of my favorites is this:

Why? most people would ask. There's nothing extraordinary about the graphic design (like a 'Sgt.Pepper' or the like), nothing very "cool" or innovative about it at all. But this cover somehow says something about the artist and the album's music.

[begin_within]

67. My favorite

[NashVegas]

68. I Have to Go With Simplicity

Failing that, I like evocative:

[Zavulon]

77. Like a previous poster said, I'll go with simplicity:

[loveable liberal]

80. Cocteau Twins-Treasure

its just beautiful.

[Catch22Dem]

81. Dark Side of the Moon / Brain Salad Surgery / Cheap Thrills

Pink Floyd


Emerson Lake & Palmer


Janis Joplin

[Catch22Dem]

85. So I post mine and THEN find out all three are represented in this thread

What can I say, if you people agree with me, then you MUST have good taste. :P

[TroglodyteScholar]

87. I'm rather fond of Com.a's "Shot of Love"

Also, Venetians Snares - Pink + Green:

[Errrica]

89. I might be cheating.

Because this is also my favorite album of all time.




But My Morning Jacket also has some interesting album covers that I like.

[Forkboy]

91. Love that last one!

That's just damn cool art. :)

[MAGICBULLET]

92. there are so many!!! but here is one of my faves. Does anyone else like Hip Hop around here??

[Tikki]

93. I have this album, also...always catches my attention...

when I'm digging through the stacks.



Tikki

[MAGICBULLET]

94. Blue Note cover art is undeniably the greatest

Reid Miles and Francis Wolff were wayyy ahead of their time

[regularguy]

95. Nice! Here's my BN favorite:

http://bp1.blogger.com/_inUF33ckU9Y/RxT7vYkuJFI/AAAAAAAAACk/5-HV6vAo7II/s320/Wayne+Shorter.jpg

[MAGICBULLET]

96. love it!!

I could post the whole catalog.

[semillama]

97. I just bought this Valiant Thorr album at their show last night, from Valiant Thorr hisself!

Words fail to describe the awesome on display here.

[MrScorpio]

99. The day I fell in love with Brazilian jazz is when I saw this album cover

[QueenOfCalifornia]

100. This one is THE BEST!

[Rhythm]

103. A few more of my favorites...

Let Them Eat Jellybeans


Dead Kennedys - In God We Trust, Inc.


Morbid Angel - Altars of Madness


The last one was done by John Rainey Jr., the same artist who did my first two tattoos.
He decorated every hair-metal band in the biz in the late 80's/early 90's

[begin_within]

104. Nobody mentioned this?

[annabanana]

105. Joplin,yes. Sgt Pepper, yes. Aabraxas, yes. No one posted

King Crimson

[LibDemAlways]

106. Not the best, but certainly one of the most

memorable. And people still show up everyday in droves at the intersection of Grove End and Abbey Rd.to recreate it.

[speedoo]

107. A few that I like....

(front AND back!)

and, last but certainly not least...