40 Images That Are So Cool And Unique, You Could Slap Them On The Cover Of Music Albums
When jamming out to your favorite album, there are probably many aspects of it that you appreciate: the vocals, the lyrics, the story that it tells, how the music makes you feel. But another important piece that’s often overlooked is the album cover art, so one Instagram account is determined to put these pictures at the forefront of your mind.
“Images That Could Be Album Covers” shares a wide array of strange, quirky and confusing photos that wouldn’t surprise you at all if they popped up on Spotify. So enjoy this collection we’ve curated that might make you feel like you’re skipping through a playlist, and keep reading to find a conversation with professional photographer Sergio Garcia. Then be sure to upvote the pics that you’d like to use as album art for your own band!
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You can just feel the atmosphere in this one, and would make a very good movie poster for a horror film.... :)
Confused why the other comment that compared this to Nirvana got so many downvotes but this one didn't....?
Load More Replies...What makes a perfect album is highly subjective, and sometimes, we might not even be able to articulate what it is about a piece of music that speaks to us. Oftentimes, an amazing song or album just does. We don’t have to over analyze it. But it’s a little bit easier to dissect album cover art. Personally, I tend to dissociate the cover photo from the music itself. I can love an album and think nothing of the photo or love a photo and be disappointed in the music. But when they come together to perfectly compliment one another, it makes the record a true masterpiece.
The Images That Could Be Album Covers Instagram account shares photos that could fit any genre of music, yet they all would work perfectly as album artwork. I can imagine stumbling upon any one of them while flipping through records at a vinyl shop, and clearly, they’ve mastered the art of album photos, as the page has amassed an impressive 102k followers through sharing only 452 posts. Whether you love rock, metal, indie, country, rap, classical or pop music, you’re sure to find something that you could see your favorite band releasing!
After the last time, Bev has challenged me to come up with an album title for each one of these again. So, here goes 'For the love of Dad!'
This is so wholesome!! I love it!! Are you taking applications for extended 'family' members?? We are in need of this kind of 'uncle'
same here! Washington dosnt have the best weather but it does have a nice mountain view!
Load More Replies...I've got a pic very similar on my phone taken from the 8th floor at Madigan
That's GORGEOUS! I want to lick it.... and it hurts to know I can't 😭
Load More Replies...I'm sorry I totally see the d**k on the left, before I looked at the comments to make sure I wasn't the only weirdo 😂🤷♀️
Regardless of what your personal favorite style of music is, there are certain album covers out there that almost anyone will recognize: The Beatles’ ‘Abbey Road’; Andy Warhol’s famous, vibrant banana on ‘The Velvet Underground & Nico’, that naked baby featured on Nirvana’s ‘Nevermind’, and Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Rumours’. But of course, there are plenty more iconic album covers out there.
According to Billboard’s list of the greatest album covers of all time, nothing tops ‘The Velvet Underground & Nico’. But not far behind are Patti Smith’s ‘Horses’, Led Zeppelin’s self-titled album, Pink Floyd’s ‘Dark Side of the Moon’, Elvis Presley’s self-titled album, The Beatles’ ‘Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’, and Joy Division’s ‘Unknown Pleasures’. Not only are these all excellent albums, their cover images perfectly encapsulate the music they represent, and it doesn’t hurt that they’re also great for posters, t-shirts and other merchandise.
Wow that's really beautiful, I cannot photoshop at all so I admire anyone who can
This is so simple (in photoshop) and yet so striking. I spent 2 hours isolating a model's messy hair from a busy background, then I look at this and I just want to walk away.
Load More Replies...I've seen this pic before with an actual description, and if I remember correctly, it is the same picture taken multiple days or times of day, and the skies mixed around into a single picture.
I used to have a fear of pylons when I was younger, as I would imagine them coming alive and become marauding robots like the tripods in War of the Worlds.
Ive seen one similar before you take a photo from the exact same spot on diffrent days and times of days then layer them, nice work!
I've done this before and will do it again. Nothing really mattress, anyone can seat, nothing really mattress, to me.... Mama, I've killed a man, put a pun against his head, joked until he's dead, mama... life had just made a pun, and now I've got to throw it all away...
Is anyone else silently singing Bohemian Rhapsody in their heads? 🎸🎶 Nothing really matters, anyone can seeee, nothing really matters to meee.🎶
To learn more about what it takes to create an excellent album cover, we reached out to professional photographer Sergio Garcia, who was kind enough to have a chat with Bored Panda. Sergio is well versed in a variety of photography styles, including album photoshoots, so we wanted to hear his expertise on the topic. “From my perspective as a photographer and artist, a great album cover should capture attention and provoke curiosity, leaving the viewer wondering about its meaning and connection to the artist or their music,” he shared. “The cover doesn't necessarily need to directly relate to the specific single, but it should reflect the current stage of the artist's career and artistic journey.”
Kuala Lumpur is one of the cities with most lightning strikes. But this got to be multiple frames merged together.
It is. "This phenomenal image is a stack of 32 shots taken over 40 minutes during a lightning storm in Kuala Lampur, Malaysia.⚡️ Photo by: instagram.com/depth_of_fendy"
Load More Replies...This took some time and effort to put together. Be pretty scary if it all happened in one night.
We also asked Sergio if he could share any examples of album covers that he loves. “While there are a lot of album covers out there that I enjoy, two that really stand out to me are Justin Timberlake's ‘FutureSex/LoveSounds’ and Moby's ‘Play’,” he told Bored Panda. “There's something about the energy and vibe of those images that really speaks to me. And when it comes to my own work, I'm particularly proud of the cover I shot for Andie Case's ‘Bubblegum and Cigarettes’. It was a last-minute idea from her, but the collaboration we came up with was so fun and creative.”
I don't think this is beautiful or amazing I look at it and think it's sad. People just love to destroy each other and this is a perfect example of it. Made to kill.
BTW, those are flares used to defend [and confuse] against missiles attacking it.
Load More Replies...This is the Angel Flight bringing service men killed in action home.
B̵̢͇͈̜̺̍̏E̴͚̪͍̩̞̣̰̹͕͚͙̬̳̟͍̦̽́̉͛̽̄̎̀̊̂ ̵̈́͌̿̉̿̑̿͋́́̀̈́̿͘͜Ņ̶̡̛̗͍̝̣͓̭̻͖͚̘̖͉̀̏͒̆̓̅͜͝O̵̮̞̝̳̼̞͋̑T̵̛̛̛͇͇̒͋̓͂̈͘ ̵̙̬̞̙̩̒̃̾̋̀A̸͎̭̦͓̜̺̤͕̓ͅF̶̩̥̣̱̣̐̀̋͐͛̊̇́́̒̍͘ͅR̷̛̙̝̖͉̙̞͍̮̙͔͇͍̥̐̀̀̀̂̓̌̒̌̏̆̿̂̚ͅȂ̷̝͚̤̹̟̈́͂͌I̵̧̧̩̞̘̲̼̼͔͖̟̣͔͍̞̒͛͒̒̿̈́͂̕͠Ḑ̵̧̨̧̠̞̮̳̼̦̙̀͑̀̑̀̎̔̅͑͆͒̐̕͠͝
When the little middle eastern girl prayed for an angel I don't think this is what she expected
Load More Replies...Shut up Barbra of course people don't wanna work. Especially if they get paid next to nothing for doing it
Load More Replies...The person who wants to check out the weird sounds in horror movies:
ok u see this sign and run straight to it 😔 sorry 4 him but not realy
Now if they only had a fake titied, butt implant recipient in a can with plastic written on it....hmm I'm inspired...Art not hate..😘
On the other hand, we wanted to know if there’s anything that should be avoided when creating an album cover. “It's difficult to identify anything that can completely ruin an album cover,” Sergio shared. “That being said, as photographers, it's important to ensure that we capture the essence of what the artist is trying to convey through their music. We should strive to create an image that aligns with the concept and overall message of the album, while still bringing our own unique perspective and creative vision to the table. At the same time, it's important to avoid straying too far from the concept, as this can potentially confuse listeners and create a disjointed experience.”
This image has been around for decades and it is obviously photoshopped. Look how the sign is the exact silhouette of the bird on top. Also: Who would put up a sign like this and to whom would it be addressed?
This was taken In 1984, Atkinson appeared in a West End version of the comedy play The Nerd soooo... Before The Bean
Such a brilliant comedian. One of the best of a generation.
Load More Replies...i have an odd crush on this man. Engineer-turned-comedian. he hits me in all the right spots 🤗
And when it comes to why it’s so important to put thought into an album cover, Sergio says, “A great album cover can be a powerful tool in capturing the essence of an artist's personal and creative state of mind at a particular moment in time. It can serve as a valuable piece of the record and help to convey the message and vibe of the music.”
Do not be afraid. Just a bunch of Beakers out for an evening of fun and games.
Doesn't this look like every NuMetal cover or photo shoot for SPIN magazine?
“That being said, I also believe that a poor album cover alone cannot break a record,” Sergio added. “While a strong album cover can certainly enhance the listening experience and attract new listeners, the quality of the music itself is ultimately what will make or break the record. That's not to say that album covers aren't important - they absolutely are! But they should be viewed as part of a larger package that includes the music, the lyrics, and the overall message that the artist is trying to convey. By putting all of these elements together, an artist can create a truly memorable and impactful album that resonates with listeners on a deeper level.”
Literally came here to say that! Skater chick, where are you?
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Load More Replies...nice TEETH washington, must explain why my dentist thinks my jaw is like this
This is the work of my BIL Curtis William Readel you can check out his awesome art at Curtis William Readel.com or on Instagram at @curtiswilliamreadel
If I woke up in the middle of the night and saw that outside my window, I would probably have a heart attack.
And if you’re planning on creating an album cover for your own music, Sergio says that having a plan in place before the photoshoot is crucial, but it’s also wise to keep an open mind. “It’s important to be open to unexpected moments during the session. I believe that these unplanned moments can sometimes result in the most beautiful and unique images,” he explained. “By letting the natural chemistry and vibes guide the photoshoot, you can create a relaxed and enjoyable environment for the artist, which can lead to even better results. It's a true collaboration between the photographer and the subject, and it's important to be open to each other's ideas and perspectives. In short, don't be afraid to try new things and see where the session takes you - you never know what amazing images may come from it!”
If you’d like to gain some inspiration for your next photoshoot or see some of Sergio’s wonderful work, be sure to visit his website right here or his Instagram right here!
I might be wrong, but if I recall correctly Zeus was pissed off that day
I don't care. 30 miles away is still a l-i-t-t-l-e too close to a plane.
This made me feel stupid. I thought it was a snake and was wondering how a snake could have a fang in the middle.
Load More Replies...I dunno, but that ain't "a fang in the middle". It's shot from slightly to one side, and you can see the row of small teeth that are between the two normal fangs.
Load More Replies...There’s a common joke that nowadays literally anything can be used to name a band, and I’m starting to think that anything could be used as album cover art as well. But these photos just have a certain “je ne sais quoi” that screams album art. We hope you’re enjoying this list of inspiration for your own band’s next album cover, and remember to keep upvoting your favorites. Then, when you’re finished here, if you’re interested in checking out another Bored Panda article featuring photos that deserve to be on album covers, look no further than right here!
I assume this is distortion from a wide angle lens. But now my brain is picturing those big round bales rolling downhill towards the house.
No, this exceeds a wide angle. We're above the house, but close to ground level right before our feet ... where they'd be, beed they there ...
Load More Replies...I think so. It might be the house that they lived in on Earth before he left
Load More Replies...This is similar to a picture I created with my drone. https://www.instagram.com/p/CR2Q6nILfw_/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Load More Replies...This had to have been taken with a drone, because the viewing angle changes.
It’s not flying, it’s “falling with style” 😜 (Woody, Toy Story)
Load More Replies...Agreed. He launched from another swing and someone whipped that one up there for the picture or summin
Load More Replies...Especially the way his t-shirt puffs up in the back, almost like...
Load More Replies...burnt bratwurst would be worse than being sent to hell in the first place.
Load More Replies...I was curious enough to look it up - this picture was taken at one of the Pro-democracy protests in Bangkok last year.
If you're made of money you got it! You definitely can't just buy a regular Buzz Lightyear toy and distress it yourself! How would you even get the mud?
Load More Replies...Buzz should've never gone to The Library, without River or The Doctor.
That must be the door of a Hummer. Most of them are a$$h0les.
"I liked that last number!" "What did you like about it?" "It was the LAST number!" "HAWHAWHAW!" I actually owned a pet rat named Statler, whose owner gave him to me after his brother Waldorf died. He used to bite me in the face for no reason, the little jerk.
Load More Replies...A grossly under-funded orchestra's rendition of Tchaikovsky's "1812 Orchestra". Instead of a row of late 18th Century cannons, you get one old dude with a shotgun.
Our suburban orchestra used a .22 starter pistol firing blanks into an empty steel barrel. Made a fine BOOM.
Load More Replies...The 1812 Overture! I performed that one with the orchestra once, except instead of a gun we had helium balloons being exploded by a couple of guys with extendable lighters. What a night that was! I loved playing in the orchestra; it was the bullying and nasty behaviour that made me quit.
When these musicians were choosing their instruments to play in the orchestra, this guy called shotgun.
Photo notes: A soldier faints from the heat at a crucial moment during the Trooping the Colour to mark Queen Elizabeth’s birthday in 1970.
Only baby owls because their head is too heavy to hold up :-)
Load More Replies...If The Sex Pistols were still around they'd totally use this as a cover album.
* splat * ' WHO DARES TO SPLAT IN THE PRESENCE OF ME YOUR MIGHTY FUNNY HAT MAN??'
Vancouver https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3178722/Man-plays-banjo-Vancouver-cops-standoff-ran-naked-street-armed-knife.html
"He's got a knife." --"Let's try and talk him down." --"He also has a banjo." --"Take him out."
Load More Replies...Why do we need cops in military riot gear and an attack dog for a guy in a grass skirt and banjo? This seems like a situation for someone wearing a homemade cardigan and speaking softly instead.
Barricaded suspect. Likely also hostage situation involved. Mental illness or drugs could also have played a roll.
Load More Replies...Some karate experts have their hands registered as lethal weapons With others, it's their banjo. (with me, it's my vocal cords.)
So he did so much meth he lit himself on fire and tried to make a banjo...get him!
Is this real? I didn't think flying saucers of that size could lift a mid size car. From what I've read a cow is about the best it can manage. /S
Someone commented on the last picture and it fits for this too...."Only in America" ^^
Soon as I seen his face that bell was dinging in my brain haha
Load More Replies...Ooh. I was really confused for a min. I totally forgot about that show. I guess I really need to start watching it then. I've rewatched all of breaking bad at least 3 times
Load More Replies...Daniel & Luis Moncada aka Marco and Leonel Salamanca
Load More Replies...Hello! And welcome to the Los Pollos Hermanos family. My name is Gustavo, but you can call me "Sus". I am thrilled that you'll be joining our team. Each and every day, we serve our customers exceptional food, with impecable service. We take pride in everything that we do. And after this week's online seminar, I'm sure you'll fit right in. I like to think I see things in people. To begin, I'd like to talk about the cornerstone of the Los Pollos Hermanos brand. Communication. As an employee of Los Pollos Hermanos, you set the tone for the entire dining experience. Be mindful of what your words, and behavior communicate to our guests. Always be aware of your posture, remember to stand up straight. Your customers and your back will thank you for it. Put effort into your appearance, all employees are required to dress appropriately. Keep your uniform clean, and pressed. If you want respect, you must look respectable. Speak in complete sentences, we never use one word greetings like "Hey" or
yeah? well try using my sibling as crab bait, no crab would eat him
it's a flip flop shoe to most, until mamá gets it above her waist. Then it's a chancla weapon. other places call them thongs and slippers, right?
"We" in Michigan do this a lot. Most road signs, especially rural ones.
Load More Replies...My dad used to do this to a stop sign at the end of our driveway. It was once a public use road but not in actual use for many years so they kept replacing it. And he kept shooting it. I guess he won because it's gone now.
they all look so ashamed of themselves, why don't you let them off
wtach frozen planet II guys it'll explain everyting
Load More Replies...? I am confused, why explicit content? Sorry I live under a rock so if I missed something could someone please explain? thx
I think is just to look more like an album cover, not something directly related to HP... but if you live under a rock, could I call you Patrick?
Load More Replies...Oh, I totally forgot those were supposed to be album covers lol
This has been on BP many times but if ur new & discombobulated this ship is on its side cause it sank its just the angle of the picture that makes it look strange
WANT TO FLOP INTO IT SO BADLY! - knowing me though, if flop right through a metal post and become a real life ER drama episode...
Come to Hokkaido, Japan in winter - there you will find such booths and that much snow, EVERY YEAR ^^
Load More Replies...For some reason... I feel like this is the start of a Stephen King mind-f**k novella...
I think I might be able to write a short story based on this picture
Load More Replies...I've tried hugging people as I walked past them. It doesn't go well.
Load More Replies...This is probably the 69216386th time I see this pic and I still cannot understand what's so interesting about it. Please, someone smarter, save meeeee
this makes me wildly uncomfy and i dont know why- i love fish
Because that’s way too many fish in one place.
Load More Replies...This is a phone booth where when you go inside you can call while also watching the fish
Anyone else here watch Beastars? I know those people saw Louis.
Easy, You ask for advice, Your money comes out of your bank account by the thousands, you get ripped off and your money disappears into the nearest Billionaires coffers.
Load More Replies...The first movie was good, especially for the time. The second was okay. The third was so bad it was hilarious. Then they made a fourth with the antichrist as a girl. Very strange.
By the time they get to XVIII it will have come full circle.
Load More Replies...I went on vacation/road trip and the women bathroom sing had the w scratched off (it was one of those pit stop bathrooms in the middle of nowhere) so as soon I saw it I said OMEN
I wonder if that's really what the installation is called
Load More Replies...SAME I shall follow you now, your username is amazing
Load More Replies...I thought bovines only had two toes. In any case, that thing is friggin terrifying!
Are you going to be the one to tell it that it has the wrong number of toes?
Load More Replies...😳 I didn't know bulls were that big! Try tipping his cow, I dare you! (But not really.. because that's cruel and you'll probably die...)
The giant ones can be over 6 ft/1.8 m at the shoulder, but even those news-worthy ones usually need some forced perspective to make them appear as large as this one, so this is probably manipulated. Plus the feet make no sense. Never saw a cow with feet that look like cartoon teeth.
Load More Replies...So five nights at freddies WAS based on a true story... time to run far, far away
If it isn't obvious to anyone is is a 24 hour clock - like military time. 0817 or 8:17 AM
The time is 08.17 am. I had a watch like this, unfortunately broke and cannot be repaired. I really loved it. It was a ship captain watch (they need 24hr watches)
I remember when I was a kid visiting my mum in hospital. I had to go and sit with her in the indoor smoking area. How on earth were there smoking rooms in hospitals?
Ask instead why some cigarettes used to advertise that they were recommended by four out of five doctors.
Load More Replies...Doesn't that racist aass know that the M& M's are all different colors in the same bag?
Congress won't do anything to stop people with guns from attacking schools so the kids got to arm themselves.
Thank you... I think my spouse had chest pains for a sec...
Load More Replies...Ah, this is what I call Nirvana...(cute little puppy daaawg.. little snooot... *Squeeee* couldn't control self)
Omg. That's I think an 86 Corolla? I had one. Bought for $300. It was hands down my favorite car. Ever.
And these new 3D glasses make you feel just like being at the beach.
*Note: being at the beach required for use.
Load More Replies...What was the point of taking him, if you're not going to make him look?
I thought it was a bit slow at first too, but on rewatch, those early seasons seem just as brilliant as the later stuff. Just had to get to know the incredible dynamics of the characters.
Load More Replies...When it FINALLY finds another planet to set down on, that individual will be home.
Load More Replies...{Read in David Attenboroughs voice} And here we have the rare bloatedus orangeus trying to make itself look more natural. Of course though that bloatedus orangeus or as it is more commonly know a bloated orange creature will never be able to look normal enough to be considered a human.
In the picture I had at the top, the one it shows you on the main page, it had a picture of all of the airplane screens that said Please wait. I read it in the crosswalk voice, anyone else if they saw it?
I've seen some before, but I'm a bored panda atm and I like my environment. 😜
In the picture I had at the top, the one it shows you on the main page, it had a picture of all of the airplane screens that said Please wait. I read it in the crosswalk voice, anyone else if they saw it?
I've seen some before, but I'm a bored panda atm and I like my environment. 😜
