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The Best Album Covers Of All Time
In this post, I aim to look at some of the best album covers of all time. For this I will be using Billboard's ''Best Album Covers Of All Time'' list (http://www.billboard.com/photos/6715351/best-album-covers-of-all-time/26 ).
Perhaps one of the most iconic album covers, in my opinion, is Bowie's ''Aladdin Sane''. Bowie ultimately changed the face of Pop music at the time of his height, particularly with his alter-ego Ziggy Stardust. I believe the album artwork echoes the image of Ziggy Stardust, and is the mot popular imagery related to this phase in his career. The Aladdin Sane album artwork, in my opinion, will always be one of the most iconic, not only of David Bowie, but of pop culture in general.
No 23. David Bowie - Aladdin Sane
Perhaps one of the most iconic album covers, in my opinion, is Bowie's ''Aladdin Sane''. Bowie ultimately changed the face of Pop music at the time of his height, particularly with his alter-ego Ziggy Stardust. I believe the album artwork echoes the image of Ziggy Stardust, and is the mot popular imagery related to this phase in his career. The Aladdin Sane album artwork, in my opinion, will always be one of the most iconic, not only of David Bowie, but of pop culture in general.
No 13. Blink 182 - Enema Of The State
The Blink 182 album of the 1990's bought portrait to a whole new level. Becoming instantly iconic, the actress on the cover can be seen to be provocative and inviting, the opposite of the album title. Blink 182 took the brightly coloured, pin-up girl theme and gave it a daring spin, giving the album title a hint of truth with the actress dressed as a nurse. The bold colours and imagery give the album cover an unforgettable image.
No 6. Pink Floyd - Dark Side Of The Moon
The strong, bold imagery of this album cover is still echoed and worn by many today, clearly making the cover iconic and noticable my many. The simple cover is unforgettable as many teens who were not around to hear the album first hand still wear its bold imagery today.
No 2. The Beatles - Abbey Road
The Abbey Road album cover is perhaps the most replicated and memorable album cover of all time. Many have replicated the simple photograph of the Abbey Road crossing and always compare it to The Beatles originally. Also making it the most iconic is the fact that it features on many top, bags, umbrellas, posters and badges now, despite the fact that The Beatles were at their height in the 1960's. The Abbey Road imagery is so strong that people instantly know the name of the street and album without even recognizing the area, due to The Beatles themselves. The album is also one of the most well-known Beatles covers along side Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, also known for its appearances as title sequences such as 'The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year'.
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