Behind the Covers

studio-portrait

1 cover story in our archive

Behind the Covers' archive includes 1 album cover documented under the "studio portrait" design theme, all from the 1990s. The cover sits within the alternative, rock tradition and features work by Pearl Jam. 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.

Vs. by Pearl Jam — album cover art

Vs. by Pearl Jam (1993)

Pearl Jam's second album features a stark black-and-white sheep photograph that became one of grunge's most minimalist covers. The band chose the image to represent conformity and mass mentality, creating an unexpectedly pastoral contrast to their heavy sound.

Label
Epic Records
Designer
Jerome Turner
Photographer
Lance Mercer
Genre
Alternative, Rock
Decade
1990s
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