![]() Go on to any streaming service and you will see a whole host of newly designed artwork. But I have good reason to be hopeful it will not. The rise of digital music could threaten one of the greatest canvasses of art seen in the 20th Century. Look at The Beatles’ Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club album cover, and try to argue that it is not the ultimate manifestation of the “peace and love” movement of the 60s? Truly iconic album covers don’t just define an album, they define an era. Much like the music they accompany, a great album cover transcends traditional societal restraints. I believe that it is this emotive experience that has allowed designers to produce some of the most inspirational and iconic images of modern times. The great thing about sleeve art is that the consumer has already brought into the creative mind of the musician, they love the music. The key word in all of this is creativity and an openness to it. ![]() So, what is it that makes album art so unique? I believe it’s the unique combination of the creative mind (the designer/artist), the creative client (the singer/band) and the creative consumer (you). Don’t get me wrong, there is some absolute trash too, but there is something about the medium that brings out the very best in designers. That is the great thing about album cover art, is that there is so much good design out there. This is a topic is sure to divide opinions and by no way is it a definitive list, neither is it my top 10 albums of all time as that changes on a regular basis.
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