05/02/2008
Visual Notes: Top 5 Typographic Album Covers
Hello, friends. I have just emerged from a week-long crisis along the lines of, "What is art and why do I make it?"
Lucky for you, instead of a discourse on the contemporary art world this week, I have narrowed the field to typography, the design element nearest and dearest to my heart.
Here I have assembled a wee Top 5 collection of excellent examples of album art that use type as the dominant design element.
I'm ready to talk type to ya, baby...
5. Radiohead - In Rainbows
I THINK IT/S GREAT THAT
A HIGH_PROFILE BAND IS
USIN G SUCH CLEAN/BOLD
TYPO_GRAPHIC CHOICE S/
4. Zombie Nation - Black Toys
A really simple nod to Bauhaus geometric styles. Alternative album title rumored to be Zombie Nation: A Design-Savvy Country of Dead People.
3. Spank Rock - YoYoYoYoYo
YesYesYesYesYes, Spank Rock! Put that descending type-as-texture (!) on me.
2. NO AGE - Nouns
Not only is Nouns my favorite new album, but it's also serving as my current desk ornament!
The NO AGE breakdown:
Nouns: A+
Adjectives: 3D, slinky-esque, impressive
Verbs: Purchase, Listen, Grin
1. YOURCODENAMEIS: MILO - Print Is Dead
AN AWESOME HANDJOB!
Calm down, ya perv, I was talking about the excellent hand-drawn type for a fairly listenable band. Now use your right hand to turn the case over and check out even more excellent type on the flip side
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Posted by Robin on 05/02/2008 4:00 PM in Editorial, Visual Notes
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