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
10 Great Album Covers, Chosen by Artist Faheem Majeed
Isaac Hayes, Kanye West, Gangstagrass and more
by Faheem Majeed
10 Great Album Covers, Chosen by J Bonilla of The Elements Music
Van Halen, Grace Jones, Iron Maiden and more
by J Bonilla
10 Great Album Covers, Chosen by Kerri Mahoney
Devo, James Brown, Pedro dos Santos and more
by Kerri Mahoney
10 Great Album Covers, Chosen by Hollis King
Classic design work from the '50s to the '70s
by Hollis King
9 Great Album Covers, Chosen by Gregory Sylvester
From Cocteau Twins to Metallica to Johnny Cash
by Gregory Sylvester
10 Great Album Covers, Chosen by Adelphoi Music
From Alice Coltrane to Peter Tosh
by Mike Smaczylo