The other day, my beloved was in a rebellious mood. Chin up, fist raised, she was singing: “My name is James Connolly, I didn’t come here to die!”“Honey,” I said, “what are you on about? And who the feck is...
Richard Bodin
Category - Features
Adam Kenny
Behind the Windows: The Story of Physical Graffiti’s Iconic Cover
Led Zeppelin is one of those bands that always sought out designers’ creativity for their album covers. By the time they released Physical Graffiti in 1975, the band had already collaborated with Zacron for their third...
Music: The Final Frontier (The Voyager Golden Record)
Since the early days of mankind, we would gaze up at the stars at night. For tens of thousands of years, we looked blindly, attributing the far distant points of light to the work of one god or another. The earliest...
Matt Lucey
Sister Morphine: The Dark Ballad of Addiction, Fame, and Betrayal
The Swinging Sixties in London were an exciting time. Everything was buzzing—customs and morals were shifting, and artists of all kinds were exploring new paths. Psychedelic drugs played a significant role in this...
From Robert Johnson to the Rolling Stones: The Journey of Love in Vain
Who is Robert Johnson? A fundamental question. And the answer is just as important. Robert Johnson is simply the King of Delta Blues Singers. According to legend, young Robert was rather bad at the guitar and was even...
Nick Mason: Insights from Pink Floyd’s Drummer
In July 2006, the FFSA celebrated their 100th anniversary with a grand event at the Formula One French Grand Prix in Magny-Cours. To mark the occasion, they invited Roger Waters to perform a special concert. For the...
In the Court of the Crimson King: the story behind this haunting art cover
Few album covers are as iconic and instantly recognizable as the one gracing the debut of King Crimson. Released in 1969, In The Court Of The Crimson King was an immediate success, climbing to the fifth spot on the...
Kid A: The Cloning Concept Behind the Artwork
WARNING: I initally wrote this article in 2005. This is based on Fan theory which has since proven to be untrue. The artwork was more inspired by the balkans wars at the time. More information here. I will come back to...
Pink Floyd: The Odyssey
From the London underground scene, to Pompeii and the biggest stadiums on earth... From the warm psychedelic light shows to building a Wall on stage... What made Pink Floyd the legend it is today ? and by the way...
