Remember when you used to go to the record store to buy albums? You would hold a copy of your favorite band’s newest tunes in your hands, flip through the liner notes, and gaze at the artwork. Some of the most iconic albums are as recognizable by their artwork as they are their songs… The Velvet Underground & Nico, Sergeant Pepper’s, London Calling, etc… Well, this art is not completely lost, and we chose some of our favorite covers of the year thus far for you to enjoy. From beautiful paintings to tattooed babies, these images accompany 2016’s freshest releases.
Best Album Covers in 2016 (So Far)
Candian punk rockers, Pup, burn down the couch. Album Cover by Christopher McKenny
Charles Bradley keeps things simple, retro and classy. What more do you expect?
Brooklyn’s prized indie rock duo released their new record with an astonishing painting.
The new wave dance queen, Santigold, releases new beats into the world, wrapped up as a plastic barbie on the cover.
Austin’s very own, A Giant Dog, bite their teeth into this new record.
Chance’s latest mixtape shows the young rapper in another oil-painting-esque image, similar to previous releases, in front of the starry universe. Artwork by Brandon Breaux.
The Deftones take a tropical vibe on their cover this year.
The songstress’, Frankie Cosmos, latest release displayed a illustration/painting fitting of her journal-like lyricism.
Get lost in Glenn Jones’ wonderfully folky imagination.
Michelle Zauner, aka Japanese Breakfast, dedicates her 2016 release to her mother.
This Norwegian metal band puts on their latest release with a rather epic painting.
Some of the finest jazz cats around release their record release their record with this amazing abstract painting.
Stormy weather is somehow beautifully depicted on country star, Sturgill Simpson’s 2016 release.
English alt-rockers take their album artwork to the next level with their latest release, Night Thoughts, which was also accompanied by a film.
Wye Oak’s latest release, Tween, paints a window to the soul of this indie duo.
Cosmic Girls get dreamy with their art.
Perhaps this DJ is providing a seemingly ironic commentary on computer technology.
After leaving One Direction, Zayn puts on his debut record with a rather Lil’ Wayne like cover.
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