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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 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 That Stick With You, Long After the Music Fades
Misfits, Roy Orbison, Rainbow and more
by Kaitlyn Battistelli
Music Video Director Quentin Deronzier Picks 10 Dynamic Album Covers
Flume, FKA Twigs, Post Malone and more
by Quentin Deronzier
Folk Singer Lucy Isabel Picks 10 Great Album Covers  
Pearl Jam, Janelle Monáe, Willie Nelson and more
by Lucy Isabel
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Let's Count Down the Top Christmas Album Covers
Ella Fitzgerald, James Brown, Band Aid and more
by Kenneth Hein
10 Great Hip-Hop Covers, With Wu-Tang, Nas and Eminem
Acclaimed photographer Daniel Hastings tells all
by Daniel Hastings
These 10 Classic Album Covers Are Suitable for Framing
With Kate Bush, John Prine, Taylor Swift and more
by Kylie Fox
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10 Great Album Covers With Images of Passion x Power
Eminem, Nils Frahm, Radiohead and more
by Will Niava
10 Amazing Album Covers You Can't Ignore
The White Stripes, Billie Holiday, Albert King and more
by Dwight + Nicole
10 Great Album Covers That Tell a Story
Greta Van Fleet, Snow Patrol, Coldplay and more
by Cory Draper
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