Tag: 80s
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I want my MTV
I shoulda learned to play the guitar. I shoulda learned to play them drums.
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Siouxsie (again…)
A quick one done tonight – this time a high-key image.
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Four
The album from 1982 that opens with Rosanna and closes with Africa from a fantastic band – especially in the earlier days (IMHO). Drawn using Affinity Designer on iPad, based on the original design by Joe Spencer.
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We Are Spirits…
A classic release from 1981 by The Police. Drawn in Affinity Designer.
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Factory Records
Here are three classic covers, originally created by Peter Saville for New Order, re-drawn using Affinity Designer.
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Firecracker!
YMO’s first album – this is a classic.
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Claro Que Si
My version of the album cover for Yello’s “Claro Que Si” from 1981, created by Californian illustrator and artist Jim Cherry.
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Tutu Revisited
A fantastic tribute to Miles Davis and in particular the album “Tutu”, in large part written by Marcus Miller.
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Tutu
The album cover for Miles Davis’ album Tutu from 1986.
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the eye
Probably the best Swiss band in the world. Great albums produced for 40+ years. Re-created using Affinity Designer on iPad.
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Rage in Eden
The two covers to Ultravox’ album from 1981. I had the one with the face, not sure if the horse design was available at the time.
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A Perfect Way
One of the albums from the 1980s that still hold up today, pure pop perfection!
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Power, Force, Motion, Drive
Another hope… Another dream… Another truth… Installed by the machine.
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Rio
Duran Duran’s 1982 album “Rio”, designed and created by Patrick Nagel, re-created in Affinity Designer.
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Satin
Another re-created poster using Affinity Designer – super 80s.