Artwork Abominations #1: Booty Covers

In this little series I will, on and off, feature some of the most atrocious and ungodly album artwork in music history. Hold on tight, some of these are not for the fainthearted, especially when they´re from the 80‘s. Todays installment deals with a recurring topic in album art history: The Ass. Yes, booty, bum, behind, you know, the ass.

How many album covers have mooned right in your face, while browsing the stacks at your favourite record store? Here are some which might be remembered for ever, and some, well… see for yourself.

The Velvet Underground (with Lou Reed) – Live
Butt-ugly…













Rolling Stones – Sticky Fingers
A classic which only starts mooning at you once you turn it around…. but the limited edition came with a real zipper…







Whitesnake – Lovehunter
I want this as a tattoo!!!













Scorpions– Animal Magnetism
The Scorpions are a reliable and seemingly never ceasing wellspring of hideous cover artwork. From their early stuff like Virgin Killer and Taken By Force to the bubble-gum chest cover of Lovedrive, they have never failed to deliver bad taste. And this one makes you wonder. Can´t he really make up his mind between the beer, the dog and the chick? Easy one, I´d say….
I could actually dedicate an entire edition of Artwork Abominations to the Scorpions‘ back catalogue. Thank God they left Germany for the US soon enough to do some real damage….





Bruce Springsteen – Born in the USA
Bruce made me wear Levis 501s in the first place….














The Strokes – Is This It
Artsy, kinda and just a side-shot. Is this it?














Eagles of Death Metal – Death By Sexy
One of the coolest band names and covers of all time. An instant classic.













The Donnas - Bitchin
The Donnas have substituted denim for leather.