Art On Our Sleeves: The Stories Behind Great Album Art

By: Bradley Turcotte

In the Court of the Crimson King by King Crimson

To quote a cliché, a picture is worth a thousand words. In this edition of Art On Our Sleeves we look at some of the most prolific album art and the stories behind it. From photos that encapsulate the relationship between the subject and photographer to art that was chosen because the musicians felt the artist captured exactly what they wanted to convey, here are some of the most powerful album covers ever to provoke discussion and inspire a new generation of music lovers and artists.