Posted on January 7th, 2010
Cover art is one of the main reasons why I still rather have a physical copy of an album over those mp3 files. A good Cover art completes the listening experience and expands the thoughts and ideas proposed during the creation of the album. Two thousand nine was a great year for music and some excellent albums covers. Here are 10 album covers that stood out in 2009.
Album: It’s A Blitz!
Artist: The Yeah Yeah Yeahs
By far the best cover of 2009. I bet there were a lot of broken eggs before they were able to capture this amazing shot.
Album: Merriweather Post Pavilion
Artist: Animal Collective
This seems pretty plain at first, but if you fix your eyes on it you will notice an optical illusion.
Album: Veckatimest
Artist: Grizzly Bear
Veckatimest has been named one of the top indie albums of 2009. The cover is just as unique as their music. It leaves room for your imagination.
Album: The Outsiders
Artist: needtobreathe
*It sadly reminds me of the red eyed dog from Target. Great cover art nonetheless.
Album: Birds & Cages
Artist: Deas Vail
This album is only available online (unfortunately). Love the typography and the fat bird.
Album: The Silent Night Ep
Artist: Seabird
Great art work for a 2 song EP released this past Christmas. Excellent Ep by the way.
Album: Wilco
Artist: Wilco
A camel never looked so good. Another artistic photo cover that doesn't rely on much photoshop.
Album: Raditude
Artist: Weezer
Yep, that's a dog jumping!
Album: Embryonic
Artist: The Flaming Lips
This one will mess with your mind, as you try to understand exactly what it's going on here.
Album: Only Revolutions
Artist: Biffy Clyro
Last but not least is this awesome cover by Scottish band Biffy Clyro.
What do you think? Are there other album covers you’ve enjoyed in 2009?
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