Stewart Haygart, the artist behind the cover was never really a fan of this one as he stated:"[..] the artwork kind of makes me cringe because I never liked it."Let's all disagree with him on this one, it's very memorable. Buy It On Amazon Nirvana - Nevermind Originally, the al...
The cover art for RM’s debut studio album certainly lives up to its title. A painting of vertical blue lines from late Korean artist Yun Hyong-keun hangs on a yellowish wall in a mostly empty room. The BTS member, clad all in denim, sits on the floor, leaning against the wall and ...
The Collection and Usher Gallery in Lincoln until 22 January 2023, this show commemorates iconic album artwork over the years from 1949 to the present day. This includes last year's Best Art Vinyl winner: Brighton artist Paul Phillips' design for Villagers' fifth studio album cover, Fever ...
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When you’ve been doing this album review gig for as long as I have – longer than some of you reading this have even been music fans, sheesh – it’s pretty rare that a new artist comes along with something so new and fresh that you’re completely caught off guard. That’s why I...
but one common thread is the original artist’s ability to inspire future musicians. Hootie & The Blowfish, Duran Duran, and Sheryl Crow took part in this album honoringLed Zeppelin, and there is even a guest appearance from Zeppelin founder memberRobert Plant, who duets withTori Amoson the ...
The Black Keys This really is a superior design example for an album cover. It is simultaneously simple and fascinatingly complex. Sometimes the best cover art is also the most uncomplicated. Just follow the pink and blue lines and lose yourself before you have even heard one octane of music...
“Negro” — the three tracks on the album that also best showcase Balvin’s versatility as an artist — this album proved he’s not just a go-to collaborator, but can deliver hits on his own. Released in March,Coloreswon best urban album at the 2020 Latin Grammys, and scored the ...
The album announced the maturation of an artist whose reach would not cease. –Jim Farber Listen: Elvis Costello & the Attractions: “Beyond Belief” Watch: Elvis Costello Performs “Man Out of Time” Live 154. LL Cool J: Radio (1985) LL Cool J was 16 years old when he made his ...
Jenny Lewis’ “L.A. album” is the sound of an artist both coming home and hitting her 21st-century singer/songwriter peak. Cut at Capitol Records Studio B (Frank Sinatra’s sitting room, basically) and played partly on the piano that wove Carole King’sTapestry, even the hardware exudes...