Archive for January, 2009

Joy Division DVD, Revized

Sunday, January 25th, 2009

joy division

joy divisionHere’s a Peter Saville-style re-imagining of Grant Gee’s excellent documentary.

Belle And Sebastian’s BBC Sessions, Revized… Over And Over

Saturday, January 17th, 2009

belle

Matador Records recently sponsored a Belle And Sebastian cover art contest for their BBC Sessions compilation. Pretty much the idea for the Revized website, minus the contest (though I hope to have one, one day). Lots of nice ideas here…

The Sound Of The Smiths, Revized

Wednesday, January 14th, 2009

The Sound Of The Smiths

The Sound Of The Smiths

The Sound Of The Smiths compilations are the first to feature a band photo, but I always loved the way Morrissey used film stills (for the most part) on the classic sleeves. Beauty in its simplicity. Here are two Revized takes using James Dean (one of Moz’s faves) and Harvey Keitel, who gave permission too late for this image (from Who’s That Knocking At My Door) to be used on their final album, Strangeways Here We Come).

Anni Rossi’s Rockwell, Revized

Tuesday, January 13th, 2009

Anni Rossi

rockwellClearly, Ms Rossi wants you to focus on the music and not the dreadful cover art she has apparently chosen for her debut album on 4AD. Is this possibly a statement on 4AD’s aesthetic reputation? Sure to be hotly debated by diehard fans of the 4AD label…

Dead Can Dance Compilations, Revized

Sunday, January 11th, 2009

Dead Can Dance 1981-1998

Dead Can Dance Wake

1981-1998 WakeA take on the rather plainly designed Dead Can Dance box set, 1981-1998, and its subsequent compilation, Wake. I’ve always been intrigued by continuity, in terms of music design.