Animal Collective - Merriweather Post Pavilion: When I was a little kid, my parents had these weird American encyclopedia sets and I was totally obsessed with the optical illusions section in them. This cover reminded me of that. Ah childhood nostalgia - too bad this band is terrible. To quote Buddyhead, "they are to songwriting what “Alvin and The Chipmunks: The Squeakquel” is to cinema."
Yeah Yeah Yeahs - It's Blitz: Let's face it, that's a pretty awesome image. I have to say I HATED this album when I first heard it. However, I put it on the other day and now that the electroshock has worn off, I think I'm coming around.
The Breeders - Fate to Fatal: I love this cover, just a really simple concept done well. Unfortunately, I remember when the Breeders were programming rage at their height and they programmed Faith No More. "What happened to these guys?" one of the Deals asked and I have similar feelings for the Breeders after listening to this.
Bonnie 'Prince' Billy - Beware: I've long loved Will Oldham's apparent lack of vanity and this cover just captures something very beautiful about his face.
Delorean - Ayrton Senna Ep: I love the ethereal nature of this image. I'm not sure what's going on there but I like it.
Future of the Left - Travels with myself and another: For some reason this reminds me of sixties imagery like an old Hitchcock poster or the Man from Uncle. Another simple winner.
Neko Case - Middle Cyclone: Neko has stated that she wanted to create the ultimate teenage boy fantasy - a hot woman on a hot car holding a big sword. My inner teenage boy is appeased.
Any other favourites out there?
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