M3 Discussion (Album Covers)

Tenacious D – Self-titled:

         This album cover uses the rule of thirds nicely, catching your eye with the wings and arms of “Satan” and moving your eyes down to little demons Kyle Gass and Jack Black, then onto the giant pentagram they’re standing in. The imagery is perfectly fitting (as any fan of the band will know) because Tenacious D claims to be “fueled by Satan.” It’s memorable because of the comic relief of the naked (out of shape) men covering up with their guitars while the devil hovers behind them.

Nirvana – Nevermind:

         This album is one of the most popular and iconic album covers of the nineties. It’s a beautiful underwater bright blue and features a naked swimming baby boy smack dab in the middle, swimming after a dollar hooked on fishing line (which some say is a jab at their record label.) Some controversy spread over the showing of the baby genitalia, but the shock value made for an eye-catching and memorable (and often recreated) image.

Chaplin the Musical – Broadway cast Recording:
     Chaplin the Musical’s recording album cover is brilliantly simple at first glance, yet complex when taking a closer look. Against the bright yellow background, the black images are sharp and clean. It features a stylized image of Chaplin’s face with filmstrips framing characters and movie cameras. Chaplin’s iconic comedic stance is silhouetted at the bottom, bringing your eyes to the text that reads “Chaplin” in which the letters are made to look like musical notes.