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Poll Question: Choose between 22 of my favourites
Poll Choice Votes Poll Statistics
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2 [3.77%]
1 [1.89%]
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9 [16.98%]
2 [3.77%]
1 [1.89%]
6 [11.32%]
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2 [3.77%]
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10 [18.87%]
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3 [5.66%]
7 [13.21%]
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    Posted: March 04 2013 at 20:35
The best prog cover ever was Jethro Tull's Thick as a Brick, a fantastic concept newspaper, very funny and very clever. Of the ones on the list, GG's Octopus. All hail Roger Dean!
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I really had to go with Bitches Brew on this one... It's one of those album covers you just kind of want to muralize on a wall, you know?

As for non-prog, I really dig Aphex Twin's "On EP" cover. Has the typical Aphex logo, with a few cool things here and there. It's awesome.
I consider drone metal to be progressive...
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A genius work of the sonically melded color brown that is all the colors mixed together. It brings a really eclectic feel to an otherwise drab golden crown. The music is good as well.
 
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No, and I must say that's the very first time I've ever seen a woman being fecked by a swan.
It is actually from a classic Greek myth.  Zeus seduced Leda in the form of a swan by the river Eurotas.  From the union came Helen (of Troy fame), Castor & Polydeuces (the Gemini), and Clytaemnestra (who became the wife of Agamemnon).  Most images of the event are a little more, ahem, discreet.
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Originally posted by Guldbamsen

Yup, Danish.
and that last part of your post, I consider as a compliment
 
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Yup, Danish.
and that last part of your post, I consider as a compliment

Edited by Guldbamsen - March 03 2013 at 21:05
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^^We are slightly mad, I'll admit to that. Scandinavia is full of people who act like members of Monty Python, unintentionally that is. Maybe it's those who come up with the weird branding?
We genuinely have licorice here named Spunk. Comes in a little black box
 
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In line with the poll at hand here, then I just gotta say that my current favourite is Guapo's Five Suns. Looks so unique. Something like a red flower explosion on top of a kaleidoscopic black n white background. Just stunning imo.
Anyway I change my mind every hour, so there you go.
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^^We are slightly mad, I'll admit to that. Scandinavia is full of people who act like members of Monty Python, unintentionally that is. Maybe it's those who come up with the weird branding?
We genuinely have licorice here named Spunk. Comes in a little black box

Edited by Guldbamsen - March 03 2013 at 20:33
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Originally posted by Dayvenkirq

^ How is it a weak cover? It's got a picture in a similar picture in a similar picture ... with each one of the band members imitating some physical aspects of the other guys. Fans of a certain 1958 American musical (if it has any fans), directed by Vincente Minelli, might even enjoy it more.

I just never cared about, it doesn't captivate me in any way. Thought it looked like a beautiful day. Wink
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Originally posted by Guldbamsen

Pussy in Denmark is a successful brand of cat food.
 
Yes and Jussipussi in Finland is a bun Smile lol you gotta love the Scandinavian people Big smileLOL
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Pussy in Denmark is a successful brand of cat food.
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Cover art can certainly play a major role in an album release however the name of a band also can be beneficial, i.e. there's a rock band called Pussy (seriously) they do have an add advantage on the positive side for reviewers, afterall how could any male not like the band ahum....  name Big smile

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^ How is it a weak cover? It's got a picture in a similar picture in a similar picture ... with each one of the band members imitating some physical aspects of the other guys. Fans of a certain 1958 American musical (if it has any fans), directed by Vincente Minelli, might even enjoy it more.
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How is Ummagumma winning? It's by far the weakest here and is just a bad cover in general imo. 

But then again, it's made by that one band. 


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There aren't many here that i particularly prefer, but I do admire the creativity very much. I liked Ummagumma and Sextant, though I picked Ummagumma in the end.
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O-o-o-o-o-o-oh, naughty, naughty David.
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Originally posted by sagichim


Originally posted by Guldbamsen

The options again. I just voted for Beaubourg. Such a gorgeous cover. I can watch that ear for eternity...
I hope you don't feel that licking urge again.



Just by looking at the turquoise metallic colour, something tells me you definitely don't wanna lick it, unless you are looking for a cheap acid trip
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Originally posted by Guldbamsen


The options again. I just voted for Beaubourg. Such a gorgeous cover. I can watch that ear for eternity...

I hope you don't feel that licking urge again.


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Originally posted by Guldbamsen



Cover art is a huge part of an album in my opinion. I love holding onto it whilst listening, and preferably in vinyl sized format. So yeah easy, out of these which is your fave?





The options again. I just voted for Beaubourg. Such a gorgeous cover. I can watch that ear for eternity...
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