I am wishing I had not clicked on this thread.
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Thats really baaaaaad
Seems a bit singing ringing tree?
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Love this one! I’m guessing the font is also called “Crazy Horse”
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Sticking to the original theme of great albums terrible covers, the 90s and early 00s was a strong period, here’s a few I can think of:
And I can’t tell if this John Martyn one is inspired or truly terrible but either way, cracking album, especially on a soggy day like today:
Plus tons of great dub albums, eg:
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Loved that, had memories of it being ‘a bit weird’. Got a DVD of it a few years back… and my memory was right; it was a bit weird.
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I love the Solid Air cover! If I used the wretched “i” word, I’d say it belongs in the “ic**ic album covers” thread. It’s evocative and instantly recognisable.
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Ha ha, you could be right. It’s a funny one, I think nothing about it should work, the font, the caps switching, the lining up, the dated science text book ripple effects but like I said, I veer from being unsure if I think it’s inspired or think it’s terrible!
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I wonder if any of these are available on Tidal.
Only the real ones, Dave 
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I think the original cover for Anarchy by Chumbawamba. Not sure if it breaks protocol to show it. I see Tidal shows an alternative cover
Ah, yes. That one! Your caution is probably warranted.
So I googled of course and immediately wish I hadn’t.
That pretty bad, won’t be going back there.
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Is that really a great album? A critique perhaps?
It is actually an excellent album. 1990s agit pop. As a man in my 20s I thought the cover provocative and challenging. Now. If the 90year old parents are round, I wish the Atom did not have such a luscious display !
It does asked questions though. The wince factor of what actually is something very natural, but can cause offence etc. Whilst a picture of mass destruction from warfare or self immolation can be considered a statement. Much like violence v sex in the cinema.
But the album is worth a listen !
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David Bowie - (Not) The Man Who Sold The World
As soon as Bowie hit it big in the UK, this awful cash-in cover was used in place of the excellent original, cross-dressing one.
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The artist deserves a swift kick in the shins!!
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