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...
Category - Songs and Album Covers
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...
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...