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Artist: Procol Harum Title: Procol Harum Company: A&M Catalog: SP-4373 Year: 1967 Photographer: not applicable Designer:
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amazing how music and memory are intertwined. Driving along and
hearing a familiar melody can instantly transport you miles (and years)
away. That's certainly the case with the album, particularly the
classic track "Whiter Shade of Pale". That happens to be
the song that was playing the first time I ever slow danced with a girl
(7th grade school dance), let alone had a chance to touch a female
butt. Always loved to cool, black and white cover ! It just
seemed perfect Gary Booker and company's pensive sound.
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Artist: Tears for Fears Title: Sowing the Seeds of Love Company: Mercury Catalog: Year: 19 Photographer: Designer:
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Sure it's clearly inspired by Sgt. Pepper. Imitiatition isn't necessarily a bad thing. Besides, the LP provided us with countless moments of entertainment looking at the host of symbols and objects pictured. (True, our lives were fairly dull during that time period.) |
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Artist: The Temptations Title: Wish It Would Rain Company: Gordy Catalog: G 927 Year: 1968 Photographer: Designer:
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Ah the Tempts !!! One of my favorite 60s soul groups. Sadly, Motown's arts department seldom managed to live up to the music side of the house. This was one of the more imaginative designs to come out of the Berry Gordy Jr. empire ... |
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Artist: Joe Tex Title: From the Roots Came the Rapper Company: Atlantic Catalog: SD 8292 Year: 1972 Photographer: not applicable Designer:
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We just always liked the animated art concept. |
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Artist: Thin Lizzy Title: The Boys Are Back In Town Company: Mercury Catalog: SRM-1-1081 Year: 1976 Photographer: not applicable Designer:
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We just liked the comic book look part 2 ... By the way this is an overlooked classic LP. Buy it now ! |
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Artist: TinyTim Title: God Bless TinyTim Company: Reprise Catalog: 6292 Year: 1968 Photographer: Designer: Ed Thrasher
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Admittedly there isn't anything particularly original about this cover. On the other hand you have to admire anyone willing to pose for a picture (let alone an album cover), looking as fey as the late Tiny Tim. |
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Artist: Traffic Title: On the Road Company: Island Catalog: ILPS-9336 Year: 1973 Photographer: not applicable Designer:
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This is another one that's hard to explain. There's just something cool about the cold, modernistic cover. That and we've always though autobahns were cool. |
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Artist: Tremeloes, The Title: Striker Company: DJM Catalog: DJLPA-2 Year: 1974 Photographer: Designer:
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There's just something about a Rolls Royce to capture one's attention !!! |
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Artist: Robin Trower Title: Bridge of Sighs Company: Chrysalis Catalog: CHR-1057 Year: 1974 Photographer: not applicable Designer:
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All of Trower's early-'70s LPs are wonderful. as such, it was hard to decide which geometric pattern to pick ... This one just happened to be handy. |
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Artist: Uriah Heep Title: Demons & Wizards Company: Mercury Catalog: SRM-1-630 Year: 1972 Photographer: not applicable Designer: Roger Dean
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Roger Dean (of Yes fame) steps up to the plate to deliver his first Uriah Heep cover.
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Artist: Uriah Heep Title: Magician's Birthday Company: Mercury Catalog: SRM-1-632 Year: 1972 Photographer: not applicable Designer: Roger Dean
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Since we included "Demons & Wizards" in ourlist of picks, it only made sense of include "Magician's Birthday" (which to ours eyes has an even more stunning cover. The color palette is certainly more stunning and (in case you actually care about the music), the LP is actually more consistent than "Demons & WIzards". |
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