Punk Album Covers

Having previously looked at the very un-punk(ish?) cover of 'The Dark Side Of The Moon' it is time to look at something a bit more punk.

This is the famous debut album cover of the Ramones. It is a pretty low budget affair but it has become iconic. The simple, stripped down approach reflected the music the Ramones produced. The black and white effect makes it look classic cheaply and easily. It is not overtly rebellious but there is an element of independence and defiance in their stance and dress code. The background (a wall) seems quite downtrodden with graffiti and makes the band seem more working class and rebellious. The lack of decals or detail in the cover could be so as not to distract from the band, who are clearly the focus of the cover and the albums selling point.