I just recently contacted a graphic designer to do a the cover art for an EP I recorded. As part of the process, I provided some reference examples of album covers that I liked. I was a little surprised that 3 (out of about 8) of them were Bloc Party albums (Silent Alarm Live, Four, and Hymns). I've always loved their music, but I didn't realise how highly I regarded their cover art.
So I'm curious, what's your favourite Bloc Party album/EP cover art?
Best art direction has got to be A Weekend In The City for an album. For an EP, I love Little Thoughts EP (Japan).
A weekend in the city are both my favourite album and cover art.
For me , from all the records, it got the perfect balance between the calm ballad they are known for, and the aggresive mix of rock + électro influences I love them for !
(I prefer the fanmade cover of Another Weekend in the city if I have to pick up one which is not official)