Behind the Covers

existential

1 cover story in our archive

Behind the Covers' archive includes 1 album cover documented under the "existential" design theme, all from the 2000s. The cover sits within the alternative, indie, rock tradition and features work by Modest Mouse. Each entry below includes the cover artwork, the designers and photographers behind it, and a short story about the visual choices that defined the release.

The Moon & Antarctica by Modest Mouse — album cover art

The Moon & Antarctica by Modest Mouse (2000)

Modest Mouse's breakthrough album features a haunting collage of Antarctic imagery and celestial elements that perfectly captures the band's existential themes. The cover's stark, fragmented design mirrors the album's exploration of isolation and cosmic insignificance.

Label
Epic Records
Genre
Alternative, Indie, Rock
Decade
2000s
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