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The Best Album Covers Of 2008

Dec 30, 2008, 2:57pm

In reverse order, this handful of releases looked cool and the music matched the cover art. 5. Calexico - Carried to Dust Not only did the uncomplicated illustration style reflect a return to the... Continue reading "The Best Album Covers Of 2008" >

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