The forgotten art of music: Iconic album covers that evoke a vibe instantly

When choosing to listen to your favorite artist, the album cover often motivates you to click play, as it serves as the gateway to the artist's vision for the album.

Album covers, once a staple in the music industry, have certainly lost their impact over the years. Album covers are not just a part of the rollout for artists but also a snapshot into the creator's mind. It provides listeners with a brief yet instant glimpse of what to expect from the selection of music. However, we know time waits for no one; the world evolves, and new technology has changed the game completely. Nowadays, many artists don't invest much effort into creating covers that genuinely pique interest and encourage listeners to hit play and catch a vibe. Album covers aren't entirely a lost art, as some artists still create pieces that make you feel something.

Revisit the iconic artworks, past and present, that kindle the urge to play that album as soon as you see it.

1. 400 Degreez – Juvenile

   

   
   

   2. SOS – SZA

   
   

   

3. Thriller – Michael Jackson

   
   

   

4. Igor – Tyler The Creator

   
   

   

5. Nothing Was The Same – Drake

   
   

   

   
   

   6. Blond – Frank Ocean

   
   

   

   
   

   7. All Eyez On Me – Tupac

   
   

   

   
   

   8. Purple Reign – Prince

   
   

   

   
   

   9. Straight Outta Compton – N.W.A

   
   

   

   
   

   10. It Must Be Magic – Teena Marie

   
   

   

   
   

   11. No Limit Topp Dogg – Snoop Dogg

   
   

   

   
   

   12. Death Certificate – Ice Cube

   
   

   

   
   

   13. The Documentary – The Game

   
   
   
   

   

   
   

   14. Flesh of my flesh, Blood of my blood – DMX

   
   

   

   
   

   15. Flower Boy – Tyler The Creator

   
   

   

   
   

   16. Beauty Behind The Madness – The Weekend

   
   

   

   
   

   17. Whitney – Whitney Houston

   

   
   

   18. Savage Mode – 21 Savage & Metro Boomin

   
   

   

   
   

   19. Thank U, Next – Ariana Grande

   
   

   

   
   

   20. The Pink Print – Nicki Minaj

   
   

   

   
   

   21. Traumazine – Megan Thee Stallion

   
   

   

   
   

   Comment down below who's on your list!