JUDGED BY THE COVER

Judged by the Cover is all about album cover design. Each episode discusses how the cover design helps tell the story behind the music, and any cool facts we find along the way. Go on a journey with us as we discover some great album cover design, and discuss the importance of a personal designer for your album artwork.

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Music Discovery 3.0 - Cold Roses Ryan Adams

29:46

Michael Jackson’s Thriller — All Thriller, No Filler (Why It Changed Everything)

43:47

Technology Meets Album Art: Ghost in the Machine by The Police

25:43

Judging the Grammy's 2025 Best Cover Art Nominees

40:43

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MUSIC DISCOVERY 3.0 COLD ROSES AND THE CARDINALS JUDGED BY THE COVER

Music Discovery 3.0 - Cold Roses by Ryan Adams & The Cardinals

There’s something special about discovering music completely blind. No algorithms. No playlists. No “fans also like.” Just you, a record bin, and a cover that catches your attention enough to take a chance on it.

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Michael Jackson’s Thriller — All Thriller, No Filler (Why It Changed Everything)

Explore the iconic cover of Michael Jackson’s Thriller and how its timeless pose, design, and visual identity helped shape one of the most influential albums in music history.

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Technology Meets Album Art: Ghost in the Machine by The Police

Welcome back to another episode of the Judged by the Cover podcast! In this episode Phil and I are going back to the roots of why this show started in the first place — talking about iconic album cover design. Sometimes we explore classic records, and other times we dig into albums that one of us simply loves.

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