There are some songs, that when you hear them for the first time, you take a huge blow in the guts and just forget where you are. Then you listen to it a second time, and a third, and so on, and you simply...
Richard Bodin
Ronan O'Brien
Category - Songs and Album Covers
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...
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...
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...
