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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 [email protected].

These Famous Artist Logos Make the Best Album Covers
With Wu-Tang Clan, Outkast, Nine Inch Nails and more
by Cam Cronin
These Timeless Album Covers Captivate Fans of Every Generation
The Clash, Big Star, X, Neil Young and more
by Gary Ward
Album Covers That Push the Creative Envelope
Bad Bunny, Charlie XCX, Panic! at the Disco and more
by Julian Conner
10 Album Covers That Transform the Female Body
Lady Gaga, Megan Thee Stallion, Rosalía, Lorde and more
by Mia Barnes
Best Brands on Earth Podcast
These Album Covers Captivated a Generation at the Dawn of the Century
With Wilco, Death Cab for Cutie, Guided by Voices and more
by Matt Drenik
These Classic Album Covers Are Also Self-Portraits
The Police, Peter Gabriel (3 times!), Foo Fighters, Sade, Daft Punk and more
by Roehl Sanchez
Classic Album Covers Trumpeting Music That Takes Bold New Directions
With Tame Impala, Bruce Springsteen, Weezer and more
by Zach Stewart
Clio Sports 2026 NASCAR Emerging Creative
10 Album Covers That Serve as Maps of the Subconscious
Korn, Björk, Smashing Pumpkins and more
by Mynxii White
10 Classic Album Covers That Keep It Real
Lorde, Fleetwood Mac, Olivia Rodrigo and more
by Hodje
10 Album Covers With an Air of Mystery
Roy Ayers, Elton John, Marvin Gaye and more
by Mark Adams
Clio Sports 2026 NASCAR Emerging Creative