October 4, 2014, The Independent by John Meagher
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The List: The best album artwork of all time
Some argue that the rise of the mp3 has heralded the death of album artwork. John Meagher disagrees, and takes a look at some of the most iconic LP covers of all time -
THE ONE THAT SAID 'DON'T MESS WITH ME'THE ONE THAT FUSED FASHION AND HEARTACHERumours - Fleetwood Mac (1977)THE ONE THAT FUSED FASHION AND HEARTACHERumours - Fleetwood Mac (1977)Another of those marvellous posed shots that were so popular in the 1970s, the Rumours cover features long-term member Mick Fleetwood and comparative newcomer, Stevie Nicks. The frilly, 'floaty' clothes are redolent of the time, but it's the detail that stays with the judicious observer - not least those toilet 'chain balls' that hang from Fleetwood's crotch. Apparently, he liberated them from a club when the band first started and has worn them ever since as a good luck charm. - See more at:
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