Nearly 50 years after the category was renamed to Best Recording Package, the Grammy Award for Best Album Cover is making its ...

A good album cover adheres to basic design principles. A great album cover has a layer of cultural commentary. And a fantastic album cover understands both while maybe breaking some rules.

They say don’t judge an album by its cover, but for artists and fans alike, sometimes it’s just impossible not to obsess over the packaging. Whether it’s an intimate portrait, abstract illustration, ...