Album Art-The Stories Behind Music's Iconic Album Covers
Album Art-The Stories Behind Music's Iconic Album Covers-takes a deep dive into the history of iconic album cover art. Images and additional information on Rolling Stones albums may be found at https://iorr.org/albums/. Find album art images at discogs.com by searching the album title. Look for a new episode each Friday.
Album Art-The Stories Behind Music's Iconic Album Covers
Virgin Killer--Scorpions | The Story Behind the Cover
The Scorpions’ Virgin Killer didn’t just cross the line—it set it on fire. A ten-year-old model, a cracked-glass cover, and a title that dared you to look away. The band said it was “about time as the killer of innocence.” Critics called it exploitation. The label called it good publicity. The fallout spanned decades—from banned pressings and FBI inquiries to a Wikipedia blackout. What happens when “art” becomes evidence in a cultural trial? Grab a copy and listen along with us.
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