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NEW: Adam Lambert Album Cover a Gaga Disco Nightmare?

Published October 28th, 2009 by Karen
Adam Lambert earns his nickname, Glambert.

Adam Lambert earns his nickname, "Glambert."

Oh, Adam Lambert, what are we going to do with you?

This spotlight-stealing American Idol #2 finisher is making a splash even before his debut album hits shelves, thanks to an early preview of the artwork for his debut album, For Your Entertainment.

The album’s spacey, blue-haired cover photo is seemingly inspired by failed ’70s glam rocker Jobriath and the psychedelic ’70s U.F.O. TV series. (The only thing missing from this goofy moon age daydream is Continue reading »

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Best, Worst and Weirdest Album Covers Ever: 61st Anniversary of the LP

Published June 18th, 2009 by Karen

ABOVE: Usually associated with the cuddly Muppets, the original Piero Umiliani version of this song comes from an Italian movie about wild sexual behavior in Sweden. Muppets gone wild? We hope not.

In honor of the 61st anniversary of the 33 1/3 rpm album, we’re taking a look at some noteworthy, or just amusing, album covers though the years.

Muppet Rawk put together an art exhibit featuring classic album covers, redesigned to feature the Muppets. Kermit as Chuck D.? Yes, please.

Check out some of the worst album cover artwork ever, or find a new favorite in the massive LPCover Lover archive with album art divided into dozens of categories including food, happy hour, monsters, puppets,  guns and guitars.

And, not for the faint of heart, NoiseAddicts  rounded up 30 controversial album covers from the Black Crowes to Chumbawumba. Not necessarily safe for work, y’know, depending on where you work, and you might want to wait until after lunch. Seriously. We warned you…

So, what’s your favorite album cover of all time?