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Old 01-30-2017, 02:32 AM
michelej1 michelej1 is offline
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Originally Posted by aleuzzi View Post
Your mannequin observation is on point and, I believe, intentional. So much of that record is sonically about the plasticity of art. The music itself is wrapped in a bright, confectionary package. There are times when I listen to that record and feel as though I'm walking through a hall of mirrors somewhere at Coney Island. It's got that oddball, throwback feel. I personally love LAW AND ORDER and think the visual art to be quite apt.
Yes, I do think the cover is in keeping with the That's How We Do It In L.A. idea. Surface gloss. Movie Star patina. Survey says, ding, ding, ding. There's a certain flash and furor masking what is going on underneath.

Michele
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