The push and pull of the light and dark elements not only defined the fusion of different instrumental and vocal elements but were an examination into the racial tensions of the era, seeming to suggest that opposites can be brought together to create something beautiful and whole.Īs Klarwein would later say in an interview “while it’s easy to see how the cover might represent dichotomies, it is really more about tandems and shared experiences, coupled with the acknowledgment that individual perspectives can create an otherworldly experience.” ‘The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan’ – Bob Dylan This fusion of different styles and instruments is represented beautifully on the cover.Ĭreated by the German painter Mati Klarwein, the sleeve served not only to reflect the music listeners would find inside but also the different thematic elements. Miles Davis’ Bitches Brew, released in March of 1970, redefined Jazz music by infusing rock elements and treating genres as if they were mere suggestions, with no hard and fast rules. In an interview many years later, Thorgerson revealed they chose the triangle shape because “it is a symbol of thought and ambition, qualities that were integral in many of the band’s lyrics.” ‘Beggars Banquet’ – The Rolling Stones This simple design has for years left fans wondering about its meaning-a design that has now become synonymous with Pink Floyd. Powell and Thorgerson approached the members of Pink Floyd for ideas regarding the design, where they were prompted by organist Richard Wright to “come up with something simple, a simple graphic, like a chocolate box.”Īs they thumbed through a French physics text, they came across a photo of a prism on a music sheet, and the idea was born. It’s often considered the best album cover of all time. The design, which consists of a triangle with a prism shape coming through it, was the brainchild of Aubrey Powell and Storm Thorgerson, who together made up the photography and design studio Hipgnosis. Their iconic album Dark Side of the Moon is one of the simplest, yet most recognizable sleeves ever created, despite having no mention of the band or the album title. Let’s start with one of the greatest album covers of all time by Pink Floyd. Often considered the best album cover of all time, Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon – Source ‘Ladies and Gentleman We Are Floating in Space’ – Spiritualized.‘Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde’ – The Pharcyde.‘(What’s the Story) Morning Glory’ – Oasis.
‘Electric Ladyland’ – The Jimi Hendrix Experience.‘The Velvet Underground and Nico’ – The Velvet Underground.
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