Behind the Covers

Best 1990s Indie Album Covers

The most iconic 1990s Indie album covers — every entry has its own complete story: the designer, the photographer, the concept, and why it became iconic.

3 curated covers

In the Aeroplane Over the Sea by Neutral Milk Hotel — album cover art

In the Aeroplane Over the Sea

Neutral Milk Hotel · 1998

Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain by Pavement — album cover art

Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain

Pavement · 1994

Spiderland by Slint — album cover art

Spiderland

Slint · 1991

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