One of the worst album covers ever?

Born Again, one of the worst album covers ever?


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Lynch

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Back on topic, I don't think that this BS cover is one of the worst covers ever, but the fact that sabbath was as HUGE as they were to have such a wonky cover is part of the reason that it gets grief. I don't think it's dumb or bad as Never Say Die, or Technical Ecstasy. (and I already mentioned the fairy pants Ward is wearing on Sabotage)


If you really get right down to it though, Black Sabbath didn't have many album covers I'd say were anything to write home about. Sabbath Bloody Sabbath was pretty cool, and their S/T debut was interesting in that it gave a creepy feel to a band with their name. But most of their "golden era" covers are kinda lame. And for the record, I say that as a huge fan of the band and the music.
 

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^^I feel the same way "Sabbath Bloody Sabbath" is by far the best cover they ever had.

BOC is another band with less than stellar cover art, fortunately that didn't stop me from collecting their albums either.
 

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Ever see the cover of The Handsome Beast's "Beastiality," cover? That's enough to give you nightmare fuel for the next month or so. :skull:

That's nothing, ever seen the Handsome beasts live? :omg:
Banned from our club. Good night though. :D
The Sabbath cover is rubbish. btw.
 

Nololob

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You want proper hideous album cover? Check out some black metal bands. : D
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Born Again comparing to that one is nothing.
 

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It is gross, but the artwork involved is good, the sabbath cover looks
like it was rushed out in ten mins on a Friday afternoon when the taxi
was waiting to take them to the pub. :wtf:
 

DaKillerWolf

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You want proper hideous album cover? Check out some black metal bands. : D
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Born Again comparing to that one is nothing.

I don't find that hideous in the least but then I do artwork somewhat similar to that so maybe I am basis. :D
 

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