Behind the Covers

“pink”

1 cover story in our archive

Behind the Covers' archive includes 1 album cover documented under the "pink" design theme, all from the 2000s. The cover sits within the alternative, indie, rock tradition and features work by The Flaming Lips. 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.

Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots by The Flaming Lips — album cover art

Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots by The Flaming Lips (2002)

The Flaming Lips created their most iconic cover using simple pink lettering on white, letting the intriguing title do all the visual heavy lifting. This minimalist approach marked a radical departure from their previous psychedelic artwork.

Label
Warner Bros
Designer
The Flaming Lips
Genre
Alternative, Indie, Rock
Decade
2000s
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