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 [email protected].

10 Classic Album Covers to Entice Your Senses
Ani DiFranco, Dave Matthews Band, Cat Stevens and more
by Frank Viele
9 Album Covers That Create a Sense of Magic and Mystery
Green Day, Taylor Swift, Rosalía and more
by Pipo Romero
These Album Covers Are Marvels of Art Direction
Prince, Bruce Springsteen, Michael Jackson and more
by Shaun Severi
Let's Count Down the Top Christmas Album Covers
Ella Fitzgerald, James Brown, Band Aid and more
by Kenneth Hein
13 Album Covers With a Focus on Photography
David Bowie, Talking Heads, The Who and more
by Mark Schulz
12 Album Covers That Ask: Can You Handle What's Inside?
Helmet, Deftones, Nine Inch Nails and more
by Jorge Giadach Axt
Grab Your Sweater: Here Are the Top 10 Autumn Album Covers
The Allman Brothers, Neil Young, Noah Kahan, Black Sabbath and more
by Kenneth Hein
10 Album Covers That Serve as Anchors for Memories
Anita Baker, Prince, Ray Charles and more
by Bashan Aquart
5 Album Covers With Great Stories Hiding in Plain Sight
Prince, Talking Heads, Charli XCX and more
by Marcos Kotlhar