Behind the Covers

Dave Matthews Band

1 album cover in our archive

Dave Matthews Band is featured in Behind the Covers' archive with 1 album cover from the 1990s. Released on RCA Records, the artwork sits in the alternative tradition. Each cover is documented in our archive with design notes covering illustration, abstract, iconic, band photo. Below you'll find the full story behind each Dave Matthews Band cover — designers, photographers, label history, and the visual choices that defined the release.

Crash by Dave Matthews Band — album cover art

Crash (1996)

Thane Kerner's abstract illustration for Dave Matthews Band's breakthrough sophomore album has become synonymous with the band's visual identity. The enigmatic cover features flowing organic forms in muted earth tones, complemented by C. Taylor Crothers' band photography.

Label
RCA Records
Designer
Thane Kerner
Photographer
C. Taylor Crothers
Genre
Alternative
Decade
1990s
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