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.

13 Great Album Covers That Elevate the Music Within
Thievery Corporation, Fleetwood Mac, Fiona Apple and more
by Lora Soto
9 Great Album Covers, Chosen by Danny Paul of The Electric Factory
Beach House, Douglas Dare, Cat Power and more
by Danny Paul
10 Great Album Covers, Chosen by Ross Clugston of Superunion
Cardi B, Miles Davis, Madvillain and more
by Ross Clugston
10 Great Album Covers, Chosen by Musician Abe Partridge
The Louvin Brothers, Germs, Talking Heads and more
by Abe Partridge
10 Great Album Covers, Chosen by Steve Kroodsma of Whitehouse Post
New Order, Swans, Fugazi, Minor Threat and more
by Steve Kroodsma
9 Great Album Covers, Chosen by Reign LaFreniere of Bluphoria
Anderson .Paak, Childish Gambino, Djo and more
by Reign LaFreniere
10 Great Album Covers, Chosen by Amy Chen of Siegel+Gale
The Mars Volta, Duran Duran, Sega Bodega and more
by Amy Chen
11 Great Album Covers, Chosen by José Gasparian of Elephant
The Avalanches, Nicolas Jaar, Solange and more
by José Gasparian
10 Great Album Covers, Chosen by Paul Santos of Crucial Music
Roxy Music, Brian Eno, Camper Van Beethoven and more
by Paul Santos