Finding Inspiration From The Worst Album Art of 2009
An actual record collection may elude many of us in the time of mobile, digital music libraries and viewing your iTunes library in album cover flow mode – but album art is still something to admire, place on a pedestal and dissect for meaning. In the spirit of ubiquitous end of year “best and worst of” lists, Pitchfork has released their list of the worst album covers of 2009 (independent of the music they serve as the prelude to). According to Pitchfork,
There are album covers that are illuminating works in their own right, covers that reveal hidden depths to the music inside, and covers that advance the state of the graphic designer’s art. And then there are these 20. Our annual tradition highlighting the worst cover art of the year– goofy, offensive, amateurish, and puzzling, it’s all here– continues with the dregs of 2009. Not safe for people at work or those prone to nausea.
Music can help inspire a great idea. But so can a good laugh – this compilation of “concept” album art can help. And please, treat yourself – read the captions chosen by the author/s to accompany each image.
Recent Articles By Paloma M. Vazquez 
Paloma is a regular contributor to PSFK. She is also a brand/digital strategist and curious soul. She loves spotting patterns, photographing food, and words. Wanderlust may just be her favorite.
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| TOPICS: | Advertising, Branding & Marketing, Arts & Culture, Design & Architecture, Entertainment, Youth |
| TAGS: | album art, album cover, Music, Pitchfork, record album cover, worst of 2009 |
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