Get Your Magnifying Glasses Ready: 5 Album Covers Worth Scrutinizing

One could really judge the music by its cover. While showing off some flesh screams attention to the artist but not the music itself, subjects in eccentric poses or almost empty covers with simplicity usually guarantees quality. Irregardless, one of the most exciting treats artists could share with their fans is via their album cover art.  This is the part where even non-music lovers pay attention when the visual strikes them in ways they could only interpret.

So without further ado, here a list of album covers worth scrutinizing:

Feist - Metals

If this image was not enlarged, many people would have guessed the artist was lying in the letter F.

Cover Art Rating: A-
Standout Track: How Come You Never Go There


Christina Aguilera - Bionic

One of the best album covers pop music has ever seen, the clockwork image has several hidden clues that are all personal to the pop diva.

Cover Art Rating: B
Standout Track: Birds of Prey


Coldplay - X & Y

The British band has been known to incorporate unusual subjects in its album covers. X&Y is no exception. Its third album used Baudot Code in a tasteful combination of colors and blocks.

Cover Art Rating: A
Standout Track: A Message


Erykah Badu - New Amerykah

Just look at the image and all your questions will be answered.

Cover Art Rating: B+
Standout Track: Soldier


Kanye West - 808 & Heartbreak

A deflated balloon and a faint album name sure make for a minimalist take that would earn a nod from the visual designers. I personally loved this one because West's bear mascot was nowhere, which is a welcome change.

Cover Art Rating: A
Standout Track: Amazing