The (Album) Art of Sinatra

I think of Sinatra like a distant relative. I don’t get around to him all the time, but when I do it’s a good and familiar feeling and I don’t really want to leave. I’m there right now, wearing out my digital copy of In the Wee Small Hours on Lala. It’s a little melancholy for the holiday season, sure, but that’s OK. I don’t take it personally.

In tandem with the music I’ve noticed that many of his album covers feature standout work. Nothing too high concept or innovative, just great illustrations or photographs paired with brilliant typography. If you’ve got those two things going for you it’s usually best to leave well enough alone.

I gathered a few of my favorites to share. Dig.

Comments

[Peter Davis]

I too admire Sinatra's (music and) album art...moody, and as if all you have to do to learn his dark secret is listen to the album.