Album Art Controversy
Cover art is no doubt an important part of a record release and artists and labels often go a long way to add to the overall experience of a record. However, not always does the general opinion at the time cope well with what’s being released. This week’s selection – Album Art Controversy – features fifteen albums spanning across multiple genres, decades and styles, which all were too controversial for their time, resulting in either banning or ignorance by major retailers. The reasons for rejection were also diverse, varying from such things as group members showing their thumb, to an up-close image of a zipper to more controversial use of political and religious signs.
This week’s selection also provides an interesting insight into how norms have evolved over the years so go a head and take a look. Does it look controversial?
David Bowie
Diamond Dogs (1974)
Roxy Music
Country Life (1974)
The Rolling Stones
Sticky Fingers (1971)
The Beatles
Yesterday And Today (1966)
Andrew W.K.
I Get Wet (2001)
Nirvana
In Utero (1993)
Bruce Springsteen
Born in the U.S.A. (1984)
Jane’s Addiction
Ritual de lo Habitual (1990)
The Five Keys
On Stage! (1957)
The Mamas and the Papas
If You Can Believe Your Eyes And Ears (1966)
The Rolling Stones
Beggars Banquet (1968)
U2
Achtung Baby (1991)
Tin Machine
Tin Machine II (1991)
John Lennon & Yoko Ono
Unfinished Music No. 1: Two Virgins (1968)
Jimi Hendrix
Electric Ladyland (1968)
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