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.

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
6 Album Covers That Honor the Unsung Band Members—the Designers
Riki, Depeche Mode, New Order and more
by Patrick Matzenbacher
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
10 Album Covers That Rocked Children of the '80s
The Replacements, Madonna, The Who and more
by David Register
10 Album Covers Guaranteed to Rock Your Brain
Fat White Family, Black Marble, Lil’ Kim and more
by Matt Posey
11 Album Covers That Rekindle Record Store Magic
Massive Attack, Bowie, Los Lobos, Miles Davis and more
by Alan Lopez