The Art of the Record Review
Rolling Stone's Reviews section has a long history of running original illustrations to accompany its album reviews. Now, the "Rolling Stone and the Art of the Record Review" exhibit at New York City's Society of Illustrators is showcasing over 80 works of art taken from the magazine. Running through October 22nd, the show highlights art dating from 1976 to the present. Music legends featured include the Beatles, Bruce Springsteen, Whitney Houston, Neil Young and Nine Inch Nails.
In addition to the illustrations, the exhibit also features memorabilia on loan from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, including Sting’s hat from the Police’s 1983 Synchronicity tour and handwritten Janis Joplin lyrics.
By Bryant Kitching
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Arcade Fire
Arcade Fire, Neon Bible. Illustrated by Edward Kinsella. March 8th, 2007.
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Eminem
Eminem, The Eminem Show. Illustrated by Stephen Kroninger. July 4th, 2002.
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Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan, MTV Unplugged. Illustrated by Hanoch Piven. May 4th, 1995.
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Garbage
Garbage, Bleed Like Me. Illustrated by Yuko Shimizu. April 21st, 2005.
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Beastie Boys
Beastie Boys, To the Five Boroughs. Illustrated by John Hendrix. July 8th, 2004.
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Weezer
Weezer, Maladroit. Illustrated by Rick Sealock. June 6th, 2002.
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Beck
Beck, Modern Guilt. Illustrated by Philip Burke. July 24th, 2008.
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Death Cab for Cutie
Death Cab for Cutie, Plans. Illustrated by Christopher Neal. August 25th, 2005.
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Young Jeezy
Young Jeezy, Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101. Illustrated by Anita Kunz. August 11th, 2005.
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Nine Inch Nails
Nine Inch Nails, The Slip. Illustrated by Sam Weber. May 29th, 2008.
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Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift, Fearless. Illustrated by Anita Kunz. November 13th, 2008.