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General Chat => Off Topic => Topic started by: Kowalsky (formerly JudgeGumpty) on 07 April, 2012, 12:38:58 AM

Title: Worst Music and Book Covers...
Post by: Kowalsky (formerly JudgeGumpty) on 07 April, 2012, 12:38:58 AM
Greg Staples had posted this on Facebook and some of these are hilarious.
They are a collection of the worst music covers (vinyl) Ive ever witnessed which led me to think there
must be many more covers both music and book that need to be shared.

Here are a couple of the Music covers that actually got made.


(http://blog.tastebuds.fm/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/worstalbumcovers11.jpeg)

(http://blog.tastebuds.fm/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/worstalbumcovers16.jpeg)

(http://blog.tastebuds.fm/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/worstalbumcovers19.jpeg)

(http://blog.tastebuds.fm/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/worstalbumcovers06.jpeg)
Title: Re: Worst Music and Book Covers...
Post by: Aonghus on 07 April, 2012, 12:47:33 AM
(http://www.joystickdivision.com/can-i-borrow-a-feeling.jpg)

You know you're doing badly when the Simpsons parody your album...
Title: Re: Worst Music and Book Covers...
Post by: SpetsnaZ99 on 07 April, 2012, 08:17:48 AM
(http://i1270.photobucket.com/albums/jj613/SpetsnaZ991/a.jpg)

(http://i1270.photobucket.com/albums/jj613/SpetsnaZ991/BTTS.jpg)
Title: Re: Worst Music and Book Covers...
Post by: SpetsnaZ99 on 07 April, 2012, 08:52:44 AM
One i forgot...

(http://i1270.photobucket.com/albums/jj613/SpetsnaZ991/Billy_Idol_-_Happy_Holidays.jpg)

When i first saw this i thought either..
(A) He's back on the heroin
or
(B) He's crashed his motorbike again

when he decided to do this album
Title: Re: Worst Music and Book Covers...
Post by: strontium71 on 07 April, 2012, 09:52:49 AM
Have you seen the song titles in that 'My Pussy..' album?

'Sadies's still got the rag on'  :o
'I tried it everywhere'  :-[
'He forgot his rubbers'  :lol:
'Tony's got hot nuts'  :-\
Title: Re: Worst Music and Book Covers...
Post by: Kowalsky (formerly JudgeGumpty) on 07 April, 2012, 01:45:17 PM
Quote from: SpetsnaZ99 on 07 April, 2012, 08:52:44 AM
One i forgot...

(http://i1270.photobucket.com/albums/jj613/SpetsnaZ991/Billy_Idol_-_Happy_Holidays.jpg)

When i first saw this i thought either..
(A) He's back on the heroin
or
(B) He's crashed his motorbike again

when he decided to do this album

Whatever happened to him ?
Title: Re: Worst Music and Book Covers...
Post by: M.I.K. on 07 April, 2012, 03:03:19 PM
OMG! There are videos! This is amazing.

http://youtu.be/bunr-BxnoIw (http://youtu.be/bunr-BxnoIw)
Title: Re: Worst Music and Book Covers...
Post by: COMMANDO FORCES on 07 April, 2012, 04:14:54 PM
We have that Billy Idol CD and it's BRILLIANT!
Title: Re: Worst Music and Book Covers...
Post by: strontium71 on 07 April, 2012, 04:40:20 PM
Does he sing '' It's a...nice day for a...white Christmas!! '' on it?
Title: Re: Worst Music and Book Covers...
Post by: JOE SOAP on 07 April, 2012, 04:44:39 PM
You do realise he walks among us:



(http://www.2000adonline.com/forum/avatars_static/avatar_116443_1317140236.png)  (http://hardrockheavymetal.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/billy-idol-happy-holidays.jpg)
Title: Re: Worst Music and Book Covers...
Post by: SpetsnaZ99 on 07 April, 2012, 04:54:00 PM
Quote from: M.I.K. on 07 April, 2012, 03:03:19 PM
OMG! There are videos! This is amazing.

http://youtu.be/bunr-BxnoIw (http://youtu.be/bunr-BxnoIw)

Christ on a bike. i didn't realize he had released any as singles.....
Title: Re: Worst Music and Book Covers...
Post by: COMMANDO FORCES on 07 April, 2012, 05:32:47 PM
I hope you soon to be cool dudes rush out (or tap a few keys) to buy this, as in only a few months time it will be the festive season and you will all enjoy playing it along with your Christmas Elvis & Boney M CD's  :D
Title: Re: Worst Music and Book Covers...
Post by: SmallBlueThing on 07 April, 2012, 06:40:38 PM
I came across this earlier on goodshowsir.co.uk

(http://i1165.photobucket.com/albums/q599/SteevTH/denofdragon.jpg)

The description sold it to me: "Like early Dungeons and Dragons manual covers, but cruder, with an astronaut threatening Godzilla with a giant pencil tied to a notepad on his back.  Oh, and a chick on an altar wearing a skintight rosy pink bodysuit, because this is spiritual writing, darnit!"

I now want this very badly.

SBT
Title: Re: Worst Music and Book Covers...
Post by: JOE SOAP on 07 April, 2012, 06:48:27 PM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QtYnRnYVU44/TGLbki3kAaI/AAAAAAAAAUk/EeYrHAvRZig/s1600/classical.jpg)
Title: Re: Worst Music and Book Covers...
Post by: Definitely Not Mister Pops on 07 April, 2012, 06:55:09 PM
(http://www.boingboing.net/filesroot/200810011126.jpg)
Title: Re: Worst Music and Book Covers...
Post by: TordelBack on 07 April, 2012, 07:43:55 PM
That belongs in the 'Would You..?' thread.  And even Jesus would answer 'f**k no, and I let Roman soldiers nail me!'
Title: Re: Worst Music and Book Covers...
Post by: Syne on 08 April, 2012, 11:51:49 PM
Quote from: SmallBlueThing on 07 April, 2012, 06:40:38 PM
I came across this earlier on goodshowsir.co.uk

(http://i1165.photobucket.com/albums/q599/SteevTH/denofdragon.jpg)

The description sold it to me: "Like early Dungeons and Dragons manual covers, but cruder, with an astronaut threatening Godzilla with a giant pencil tied to a notepad on his back.  Oh, and a chick on an altar wearing a skintight rosy pink bodysuit, because this is spiritual writing, darnit!"

I now want this very badly.

SBT

Man, that is beautiful. But how could the text inside live up to that cover?
Title: Re: Worst Music and Book Covers...
Post by: Adrian Bamforth on 09 April, 2012, 12:51:05 AM
I always admired the awfulness of this post-punk offering in my collection. Despite the dodgy photo, those colours are pretty much accurate. A special mention goes to the metal comb sticking out the jacket pocket.
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uB-0D-gV8mY/SGoMr-OlgLI/AAAAAAAAJ7U/l6ZcLQkPWBk/s400/alternative+tv)

This book was bought for me by a friend recently, and is apparently something of a classic:

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/35/AllQuietOnTheOrientExpress.jpg)
Title: Re: Worst Music and Book Covers...
Post by: M.I.K. on 09 April, 2012, 01:18:02 AM
Quote from: Adrian Bamforth on 09 April, 2012, 12:51:05 AM
This book was bought for me by a friend recently, and is apparently something of a classic:

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/35/AllQuietOnTheOrientExpress.jpg)

That there is doing a damn good job of emulating the style of old Ladybird children's books, so I don't think it counts.
Title: Re: Worst Music and Book Covers...
Post by: A.Cow on 09 April, 2012, 09:07:58 AM
I'm really not quite sure how Eric Carmen ever got away with attempted rape on the cover for his 1980 album "Tonight You're Mine".
Even Spinal Tap would have baulked at that.

(http://d.yimg.com/ec/image/v1/release/52355001;encoding=jpg;size=300;fallback=defaultImage)

And the opening track is entitled "It Hurts Too Much"...
Title: Re: Worst Music and Book Covers...
Post by: SKD on 09 April, 2012, 11:07:29 AM
Quote from: pops1983 on 07 April, 2012, 06:55:09 PM
(http://www.boingboing.net/filesroot/200810011126.jpg)

If that's the quality of the babes on offer, it's no wonder Jesus has risen. Phwoar! :D I'm going to find my glasses so that I can get a better look.

I found this little pic after a quick 'Worst Cover' serch.

Stew.
Title: Re: Worst Music and Book Covers...
Post by: von Boom on 09 April, 2012, 02:48:21 PM
(http://stumptownblogger.typepad.com/.a/6a010536b86d36970c0168e68e0867970c-800wi)

(http://www.officialjennifalconer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/worstalbumcovers13.jpeg)

What a wally.
Title: Re: Worst Music and Book Covers...
Post by: SpetsnaZ99 on 09 April, 2012, 02:52:12 PM
Is that last one by Roger?
Title: Re: Worst Music and Book Covers...
Post by: von Boom on 09 April, 2012, 02:55:30 PM
I don't know, but those covers could be before and after shots.

JvB
Title: Re: Worst Music and Book Covers...
Post by: Adrian Bamforth on 09 April, 2012, 03:26:39 PM
Mention of Roger reminds me... There really was no excuse for this one:

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/5/50/Roger_Waters_Pros_Cons_HH.jpg)
Title: Re: Worst Music and Book Covers...
Post by: CrazyFoxMachine on 09 April, 2012, 04:23:57 PM
Two of the gaudiest album covers in me library....

(http://tralfaz-archives.com/coverart/W/WBL_whateverf.jpg)
(http://www.metal-archives.com/images/1/3/6/5/1365.jpg)
Title: Re: Worst Music and Book Covers...
Post by: Definitely Not Mister Pops on 09 April, 2012, 08:05:28 PM
Shocked by the lack of dodgy metal covers:

(http://files.sharenator.com/cover_manowar_anthology_Worst_Album_Covers-s650x649-52776-580.jpg)
Title: Re: Worst Music and Book Covers...
Post by: vzzbux on 09 April, 2012, 08:15:45 PM
Ahhh Metal Church. May have to drag some of mine out to listen to.

Worst, as in shocking.
Scorpions. Virgin Killer.
No image as even I can't tolerate the image of a naked child dipicted thus so.
http://www.albumartexchange.us/assets_c/2009/06/600-Scorpions%20-%20Virgin%20Killer%20-%20Front-thumb-300x300-549.jpg




V
Title: Re: Worst Music and Book Covers...
Post by: Wils on 10 April, 2012, 12:33:40 PM
Back from the depths!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v89/hamaliel/51FV7D7ghZL_SS500_.jpg)
Title: Re: Worst Music and Book Covers...
Post by: Mikey on 10 April, 2012, 01:22:54 PM
Hooray for Wils! Plus:

(http://www.sabotagetimes.com/wp-content/uploads/enhanced-buzz-22948-1327341687-78.jpeg)
Title: Re: Worst Music and Book Covers...
Post by: Mikey on 10 April, 2012, 01:28:56 PM
Also:

(http://img.scoop.it/Se2weskslGn_-iFqZmNapTl72eJkfbmt4t8yenImKBVaiQDB_Rd1H6kmuBWtceBJ)
Title: Re: Worst Music and Book Covers...
Post by: SpetsnaZ99 on 10 April, 2012, 04:16:15 PM
Quote from: Mikey on 10 April, 2012, 01:22:54 PM
Hooray for Wils! Plus:

(http://www.sabotagetimes.com/wp-content/uploads/enhanced-buzz-22948-1327341687-78.jpeg)

the bottom line on the picture is pure class...
"If god loves me, why cant i get my locker open" :lol:
Title: Re: Worst Music and Book Covers...
Post by: Kowalsky (formerly JudgeGumpty) on 10 April, 2012, 05:01:17 PM
Because not all of dwarves can sing!

(http://mcz.com/funny/images/lphos/singing%20midget.jpg)


Fear the power
(http://mcz.com/funny/images/lphos/godspower.jpg)
Title: Re: Worst Music and Book Covers...
Post by: SpetsnaZ99 on 10 April, 2012, 05:47:50 PM
too much co co for the fella with the glasses
(http://i1270.photobucket.com/albums/jj613/SpetsnaZ991/6.jpg)

Finally we discover the real assassin
(http://i1270.photobucket.com/albums/jj613/SpetsnaZ991/5.jpg)

Spinal Tap after the split
(http://i1270.photobucket.com/albums/jj613/SpetsnaZ991/4.jpg)

The title says it all
(http://i1270.photobucket.com/albums/jj613/SpetsnaZ991/3.jpg)

?
(http://i1270.photobucket.com/albums/jj613/SpetsnaZ991/2.jpg)

The ladyboy is a belter
(http://i1270.photobucket.com/albums/jj613/SpetsnaZ991/1.jpg)

check out the hairy legs on this one
(http://i1270.photobucket.com/albums/jj613/SpetsnaZ991/7.jpg)
Title: Re: Worst Music and Book Covers...
Post by: strontium71 on 10 April, 2012, 06:03:12 PM
Quote from: Wils on 10 April, 2012, 12:33:40 PM
Back from the depths!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v89/hamaliel/51FV7D7ghZL_SS500_.jpg)

So that's what he does in between writing Savage and Flesh..
Title: Re: Worst Music and Book Covers...
Post by: Kowalsky (formerly JudgeGumpty) on 10 April, 2012, 07:02:27 PM
Quote from: strontium71 on 10 April, 2012, 06:03:12 PM
Quote from: Wils on 10 April, 2012, 12:33:40 PM
Back from the depths!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v89/hamaliel/51FV7D7ghZL_SS500_.jpg)

So that's what he does in between writing Savage and Flesh..
If you look closely it does say Pat Mills Sings (and writes)
Title: Re: Worst Music and Book Covers...
Post by: O Lucky Stevie! on 11 April, 2012, 12:14:17 AM
Quote from: pops1983 on 07 April, 2012, 06:55:09 PM
(http://www.boingboing.net/filesroot/200810011126.jpg)

Surely the lass on the right is none other than a young Susan Boyle before she was beset by werewalrusitis?