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Art of the Album

Art of the Album is a weekly feature every Thursday looking at the craft of album-cover design. If you’d like to write for the series, or learn more about our Clio Music program email us at editorial@clioawards.com.

10 Great Album Covers That Will Speak to Your Heart
The Raconteurs, The Who, Beastie Boys and more
by Miky Wolf
10 Great Covers From Albums That Inspired a Singer's Career
Glenn Gould, Gillian Welch, The Boss, Lauryn Hill and more
by Michael Rudd 
The Stories Behind 10 Classic Album Covers: Santana, Taylor Swift, Eminem
Plus: Nirvana, Green Day, CSN, Joy Division and more
by Charlie and Adam Yoe 
Do the Evolution: Pearl Jam's Top 5 Album Covers
The band just won Clio Music's first-ever Artist of the Year trophy
by Kenneth Hein
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What 10 Great Album Covers Can Teach Us About Branding
Arctic Monkeys, Jack Johnson, Ben Kweller and more
by Ben Kravitz
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Folk Singer Lucy Isabel Picks 10 Great Album Covers  
Pearl Jam, Janelle Monáe, Willie Nelson and more
by Lucy Isabel
Let's Count Down the Top Christmas Album Covers
Ella Fitzgerald, James Brown, Band Aid and more
by Kenneth Hein
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