Art of the Album

Art of the Album is a feature 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].

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 Will Speak to Your Heart
The Raconteurs, The Who, Beastie Boys and more
by Miky Wolf
10 Great Covers From Albums That Inspired a Singer's Career
Glenn Gould, Gillian Welch, The Boss, Lauryn Hill and more
by Michael Rudd 
The Stories Behind 10 Classic Album Covers: Santana, Taylor Swift, Eminem
Plus: Nirvana, Green Day, CSN, Joy Division and more
by Charlie and Adam Yoe 
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Do the Evolution: Pearl Jam's Top 5 Album Covers
The band just won Clio Music's first-ever Artist of the Year trophy
by Kenneth Hein
What 10 Great Album Covers Can Teach Us About Branding
Arctic Monkeys, Jack Johnson, Ben Kweller and more
by Ben Kravitz
Best Brands on Earth Podcast
Folk Singer Lucy Isabel Picks 10 Great Album Covers  
Pearl Jam, Janelle Monáe, Willie Nelson and more
by Lucy Isabel
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