solstice Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Thought of this today after discovering Megadeth's "Youthanasia": http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/81ihT0sLDqL._SL1300_.jpg So regardless of what kind of music you listen to, there are some badass album covers out there. What are your favorites? Here are some of mine: [spoiler=tipsherscales] http://www.metallica.com/images/cover_andjusticeforall_lg.jpg I tend to think anything anarchy/anti-government related is really interesting. I don't know why, but the hidden triceratops inversely transposed over the first one is really cool to me. Pretty colors, and the t-shirt is awesome http://www.metalinjection.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/rust_in_peace-550x541.jpg All of Megadeth's albums have badass artwork, but this is my favorite. http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61LNFb0OpWL.jpg Who doesn't like a dude getting violently punched in the face? http://cdn.americansongwriter.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/nirvana.jpg Anatomy is grossly intriguing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noid Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Blind Guardian's Night at the Opera sums them up as a band for me: http://www.site-perso-manu.info/images/musique/pochettes/14.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattigummi Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Ne Obliviscaris' Portal of I gets my vote for the most beautiful album art. http://www.metal-archives.com/images/3/3/6/9/336960.jpg?3536 As for a more favorite one, Primalfrost's Prosperous Visions is just awesome. http://www.metal-archives.com/images/3/9/3/2/393286.jpg?2850 There are lots more that I love, but this will do for now. Also, nice to see my favorite band in the first reply If I were to pick a favorite Blind Guardian I would either go for Nightfall in Middle-Earth or the limited edition of Beyond the Red Mirror. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake_357 Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 And Justice For All and Rust In Peace are some of my favorite too. I have a poster of Justice on my wall, and I've tried forever to find a good one of Rust In Peace. Then there's this from Yes, which the music on the album and the artwork both describe Prog perfectly. http://i.ytimg.com/vi/sDgcwSIS1QE/maxresdefault.jpg Then this from King Crimson, and what I have in my sig. The artwork and the album are just "Wtf is this". http://www.metalmusicarchives.com/images/covers/king-crimson-in-the-court-of-the-crimson-king-an-observation-by-king-crimson-20110829140056.jpg And then this, for obvious reasons. http://planetxnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/pink-floyd-dark-side-of-the-moon-wallpaper-2.png I probably shoulda put them in a spoiler, but fuck it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vyrastas Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Then there's this from Yes, which the music on the album and the artwork both describe Prog perfectly. http://i.ytimg.com/vi/sDgcwSIS1QE/maxresdefault.jpg That's one of the coolest covers ever, I agree. Here are a few of my favorites: Slayer - Hell Awaits http://www.metalblade.com/us/covers/Slayer-HellAwaits.jpg Cathedral - Forest of Equilibrium http://coverlib.com/Download/1883239/Cathedral-Forest_Of_Equilibrium-4-Booklet.JPG Beastie Boys - Ill Communication http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/613ihbQZ5BL.jpg Bloodlet - Entheogen http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51NZCaxjTYL.jpg Deafheaven - Sunbather Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbear Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 (edited) INB4 someone says Steal This Album http://i60.tinypic.com/4pth52.jpg Nah just kidding. I was always really fond of the artwork from Dead To Fall: Villainy And Virtue http://i60.tinypic.com/1071l5k.jpg The Phoenix Throne http://i59.tinypic.com/33dxo4i.jpg Edited June 28, 2015 by Warbear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aeirou Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Not really a real album, but I saw this awhile ago and thought it was neat. http://project-nerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Parody-Album-Art-7.jpg Breaking Bad Parody of an Eminem album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twyz Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 I'll really need to think about this. There are so many great ones. But this one came to mind right away. http://adrenochromemusic.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/black_sabbath-black_sabbath1.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prozendaal Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 http://40.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lizqjaJPyJ1qzuzc1o1_1280.jpg AWOLNATION – Megalithic Symphony http://daily-beat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/CapitalCities_DailyBeat.jpg Capital Cities – In a Tidal Wave of Mystery The Glitch Mob – Drink the Sea Mr Little Jeans – Pocketknife http://www.relaux.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/odeszafriends.jpg ODESZA – My Friends Never Die http://cdn.self-titledmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/The-xx-Coexist1.jpg The xx – Coexist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake_357 Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 That's one of the coolest covers ever, I agree. Here are a few of my favorites: I shoulda said Hell Awaits. If I'd have kept thinking I woulda remembered it. I saw that Deafheaven album in my CD shop when it was going out of business and I remembered that you and Aepriz had been talking about it, and it was the album cover that made me pick it up and almost buy it. And I shoulda bought it and I didn't. I'll really need to think about this. There are so many great ones. But this one came to mind right away. http://adrenochromemusic.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/black_sabbath-black_sabbath1.jpg Yesssss. That's another poster I want that I can't find anywhere. I've said it 10000 times, but I can't imagine what it was like in 1970 dropping the needle down on "Black Sabbath" and hearing those churchbells and rain while looking at that cover for the first time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martain2 Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 (edited) Always been a fan of these two although i couldn't really tell you the reason for either. Metallica - And Justice for All http://timarthur.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/justice.jpg Pendulum - Hold Your Colour Edited June 28, 2015 by Martain2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshtimusPrime Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 First ones that came to mind. Although I'm sure there are a shitload others. Pantera - Vulgar Display of Power http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61LNFb0OpWL.jpg Red Hot Chili Peppers - One Hot Minute http://cps-static.rovicorp.com/3/JPG_400/MI0002/413/MI0002413284.jpg?partner=allrovi.com Sepultura - Roots http://www.metal-archives.com/images/2/7/6/276.jpg?4039 Yesssss. That's another poster I want that I can't find anywhere. I've said it 10000 times, but I can't imagine what it was like in 1970 dropping the needle down on "Black Sabbath" and hearing those churchbells and rain while looking at that cover for the first time. I can only imagine it really blew people's minds back then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan515 Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Parkway Drive - Deep Blue http://epitaph.com/media/releases/0045778709564.png.925x925_q90.jpg August Burns Red - Found in Far Away Places http://gnwp.ru/uploads/posts/2015-06/1435428474_81lw7bao35l._sl1400_.jpg Dreamshade - Dreamers Don't Sleep http://www.metallus.it/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Dreamshade.jpg Senses Fail - Let it Enfold You Limp Bizkit - chocolate starfish and the hotdog flavored water http://images.rapgenius.com/64b3e24eeb6c7ec2f0fad247b946f8b1.1000x1000x1.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twyz Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Whether you like Styx or not, I always thought this was a cool looking cover. Equinox - 1975 http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/2e/e5/c0/2ee5c0b06e4e3f33a78116b82feda50a.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infinitez Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 http://www.nuclearblast.de/static/articles/165/165939.jpg/1000x1000.jpg Been my favourite since I started listening to them. Love the art style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solstice Posted June 29, 2015 Author Share Posted June 29, 2015 Senses Fail - Let it Enfold You That cover is sick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Alchemist Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 I'm gonna break the genre trend here and go with my own personal favourite from my all time favourite album - Nas: Illmatic » Sleevage » Music, Art, Design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vyrastas Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 I saw that Deafheaven album in my CD shop when it was going out of business and I remembered that you and Aepriz had been talking about it, and it was the album cover that made me pick it up and almost buy it. And I shoulda bought it and I didn't. Don't know if you like black metal, but it's a fantastic album. August Burns Red - Found in Far Away Places http://gnwp.ru/uploads/posts/2015-06/1435428474_81lw7bao35l._sl1400_.jpg Didn't realize they were coming out with a new one... tomorrow even. Definitely a cool cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbear Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 (edited) Winds of Plague - Decimate The Weak http://www.music-bazaar.com/album-images/vol3/244/244313/1868188-big/Decimate-The-Weak-cover.jpg Atreyu - The Curse http://images.victoryrecords.com/600/VR218.jpg It Dies Today - The Caitiff Choir http://img2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20130605090802/lyricwiki/images/0/06/It_Dies_Today_-_The_Caitiff_Choir.jpg Breakdown of Sanity - Mirrors Emmure - Goodbye To The Gallows http://www.nuclearblast.de/static/articles/141/141699.jpg/1000x1000.jpg If any of these don't work, let me know as I'm too lazy to upload them onto Tinypic or something similar at the moment. Edited June 29, 2015 by Warbear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICPosse8 Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 http://www.faygoluvers.net/v5/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ViolentJ_WizardOfTheHood.jpg ^Love this whole album! http://ib1.keep4u.ru/b/2011/04/06/06/06fb58b8773b91c608681e3b32086e0f.jpg Forgot how awesome this one is, I used to have a shirt just like it! Honorable Mentions: [spoiler=123] http://sublimestp.com/media/albums/SHS.jpg http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51b34waAPZL._SS500_.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan515 Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 That cover is sick! It is indeed, always loved it and the inside of the case too, back when CDs were relevant. http://images3.alphacoders.com/219/21945.jpg Didn't realize they were coming out with a new one... tomorrow even. Definitely a cool cover. Shame on you for not knowing that. Rescue and Restore is pretty sick too. Atreyu - The Curse http://images.victoryrecords.com/600/VR218.jpg That's a good one, so is their greatest hits cover. http://images.victoryrecords.com/600/VR345.jpg Some more good ones As I Lay Dying - Shadows are Security http://www.metal-archives.com/images/7/6/9/1/76910.jpg Silverstein - When Broken is Easily Fixed http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--mx5tzWmhyg/U0qZzJu1M9I/AAAAAAAAAsU/IpD1K8QhYkE/s1600/1317388960_1.jpg Erra - Augment http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51w6Mv61aVL.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twyz Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 Black Mountain - Wilderness Heart (2010) http://www.playstationtrophies.org/forum/members/twyz-albums-album-covers-picture38541-black-mountain-wilderness-heart.jpg Danava - Unonou (2008) http://www.playstationtrophies.org/forum/members/twyz-albums-album-covers-picture38542-danava-unonou.jpg Fu Manchu - The Action Is Go (1997) http://www.playstationtrophies.org/forum/members/twyz-albums-album-covers-picture38539-fu-manchu-action-go.jpg Graveyard - Hisingen Blues (2011) http://www.playstationtrophies.org/forum/members/twyz-albums-album-covers-picture38543-graveyard-hisingen-blues.jpg Shrinebuilder (2009) http://www.playstationtrophies.org/forum/members/twyz-albums-album-covers-picture38540-shrinebuilder.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slamma Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 Boston - Boston MGMT - Congratulations http://static.idolator.com/uploads/2010/02/MGMT-Congratulations-album-art-cover.jpg Kanye West - Graduation http://www.playthishiphop.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/kanye-west-graduation.jpg Kid Cudi - Man on the Moon: The End of Day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasonreaper Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 http://images.junostatic.com/full/CS1448517-02A-BIG.jpg http://www.scarletmoonproductions.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dod3.jpg http://jpopsuki.eu/static/images/torrents/82792.jpg http://www.game-ost.com/static/covers_soundtracks/1/5/15883_920703.jpg http://www.jpopasia.com/img/album-covers/3/37772-andltahrefhttpwwwjpo-uxpi.jpg http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/pictures/l/15/00/DFCL-1932.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aepriz Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 http://www.metalmusicarchives.com/images/covers/burzum-fallen.jpg http://cps-static.rovicorp.com/3/JPG_400/MI0003/501/MI0003501290.jpg?partner=allrovi.com http://www.sputnikmusic.com/images/albums/158879.jpg http://i.imgur.com/7213zRH.jpg?1 http://www.nuclearblast.de/static/articles/234/234046.jpg/400x400.jpg http://www.koldtunes.com/images/reszimg.aspx?f=10&i=/images/media/bsimg_43357.jpg http://cps-static.rovicorp.com/3/JPG_400/MI0003/386/MI0003386204.jpg?partner=allrovi.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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