50 Hilariously Bad Album Covers That Deserved To Be Shamed On This FB Group

On the other side of the spectrum is album art thatinduces head scratchesand awkward laughs. It involves images and texts that make no sense, which, unfortunately, gives a shaky first impression of the record.

Describing them won’t do enough justice, so go ahead and see them for yourself. You’ll mostly see artwork from unknown artists, but one of these is from the world’s most famous band.

These images are from the Bad Album Cover CollectiveFacebook page, and we’ve compiled some of the standouts for you.

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Wild Thing (1969) So Much Product In Their Hair They Couldn’t Stand Closer Than 20 Feet From A Naked Flame

I Would’ve Gone With A Different Album Title

Artists express themselves through the cover art of their records and the songs they create. Parma Recordingsdescribesthis as a “symbiotic relationship” between the music and artwork.Album art is no longer as prominent in this day and age of streaming. However, according to Parma art director Ryan Harrison, it still pays to have a cover that grabs attention.“Having an awesome-looking cover definitely helps you stand out in a sea of tiny squares.”

Artists express themselves through the cover art of their records and the songs they create. Parma Recordingsdescribesthis as a “symbiotic relationship” between the music and artwork.

Album art is no longer as prominent in this day and age of streaming. However, according to Parma art director Ryan Harrison, it still pays to have a cover that grabs attention.

“Having an awesome-looking cover definitely helps you stand out in a sea of tiny squares.”

Here’s A Woman Who Wants To Be Split Open

Stop Granny, I Think It’s Too Late!

Small Dolphin

That begs the question: “What makes analbum cover bad?” British album cover connoisseurSimon Robinsonhas a simple criterion. As he explained in an interview withExclaim, it’s “any cover design which sets out to achieve a particular end result — and misses.”Robinson used Tony Orlando and Dawn’s 1973 record “Tuneweaving” as an example. The cover featured an embroidered photo of the three band members.“Any sane record label executive (is there such a thing?) would have swapped it over for the nice photo on the back,” Robinson said of the album art.

Robinson used Tony Orlando and Dawn’s 1973 record “Tuneweaving” as an example. The cover featured an embroidered photo of the three band members.

“Any sane record label executive (is there such a thing?) would have swapped it over for the nice photo on the back,” Robinson said of the album art.

Um, No Thanks

No, Staying Away From You

No, I Don’t Think We Will

Some experts believe the streaming erahurtsthe music industry and impacts listeners’ appreciation of album art. Syndey-based record dealer Mark Lumley said music fans “lost something” when new technology took over.“The digital age has removed the tactile experience of looking at the cover, reading the cover notes, that type of thing,” LumleytoldABC Australia.

“The digital age has removed the tactile experience of looking at the cover, reading the cover notes, that type of thing,” LumleytoldABC Australia.

“Squirt Does Its Thing”

When Nobody Else Is Competing?

Just A Reminder That Someone, Somewhere, At Sometime Thought This Was A Good Idea

However, current-day artists see it differently, especially sincevinyl recordshavereturnedover the past few years. For award-winning songwriterKate Lucas(a.k.a. Coda Chroma), creating album art is part of the creative process.

I’m Gonna Bet The Answer Is No

I Should Hope Not

All Together Now! ‘‘yes I Found Jesus At A Walmart While Pushing On A Shopping Cart By The Fruit Loops And The Sweet-Tarts I Found Forgiveness And A Brand New Start About The Cheetos And The Mountain Dew That’s Where I Break Through I Got Low Prices And A Brand New Heart And Now I’ve Found Jesus At A Walmart’'

So, what makes a good album cover? Sometimes, it’s the simplicity of the artwork that may literally encapsulate the music’s spirit. For this, Lumley used AC/DC’s 1975 record “TNT” as an example.“It’s an explosive album, and it’s an explosive cover. Perfect,” he said.

“It’s an explosive album, and it’s an explosive cover. Perfect,” he said.

Bad Album Cover! “Stoop Down Baby … Let Your Daddy See”

I’m Glad We’re Not Friends

Hmm John.. Not Sure If That’s Legal In Most States?

I Have Questions

Nice Haircut Style

Found In Narva

Badiscs! “Smack My Crack”

I’d Be Careful To Shake His Hand…

No……….just No

Something Tells Me Payback Is Coming

Someone Doesn’t Count

Turns Out They Do Make Size Massive Diapers

From My Home Country Italy, I Now Present Cicciolina. Being Bored With Releasing Albums, She Later Became An Italian Politician. Released In Italy - 1981