Behind the Covers
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Album Covers from 2016

12 cover stories

The album artwork released in 2016 — explore the designers, photographers, and visual ideas behind every cover.

All album covers from 2016

Head Carrier by Pixies — album cover art
Head Carrier
Pixies · 2016
Views by Drake — album cover art
Views
Drake · 2016
Starboy by The Weeknd — album cover art
Starboy
The Weeknd · 2016
ANTI by Rihanna — album cover art
ANTI
Rihanna · 2016
Blackstar by David Bowie — album cover art
Blackstar
David Bowie · 2016
"Awaken, My Love!" by Childish Gambino — album cover art
"Awaken, My Love!"
Childish Gambino · 2016
Lemonade by Beyoncé — album cover art
Lemonade
Beyoncé · 2016
Coloring Book by Chance the Rapper — album cover art
Coloring Book
Chance the Rapper · 2016
The Life of Pablo by Kanye West — album cover art
The Life of Pablo
Kanye West · 2016
Atrocity Exhibition by Danny Brown — album cover art
Atrocity Exhibition
Danny Brown · 2016
A Seat at the Table by Solange — album cover art
A Seat at the Table
Solange · 2016
Blonde by Frank Ocean — album cover art
Blonde
Frank Ocean · 2016

Frequently asked questions

What are the most iconic album covers from 2016?
Notable covers featured on Behind the Covers include Head Carrier by Pixies, Views by Drake, Starboy by The Weeknd, ANTI by Rihanna, and Blackstar by David Bowie.
How many album covers from 2016 does Behind the Covers feature?
Behind the Covers features 12 album cover stories from 2016, with cover art by designers including Vaughan Oliver, Nicky Orenstein, and Nabil Elderkin.