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“It’s a hell of a town”: 10 locations of famous album covers across New York City
Has there ever been a city that stands at the epicentre of artistry quite as much as New York?
It seems that no matter the movement we talk about, be it folk, rock, punk, rap, indie, or whatever styles of music slot between the cracks of these genres, New York has played a pivotal role in getting artists’ voices heard. Lurking in the shadows cast by the Big Apple’s skyscrapers are truly exceptional creative minds, the kind that haven’t just made great music, but who have also helped push the art form forward, encroach on new territory, and evolve into something brand new.
It’s pretty hard to ignore all of the major musical moments that have occurred in the city that never sleeps, given its skyline, its backstreets and iconic areas throughout act as the cover for a great deal of genre-defining albums. Bands like the Ramones, The Doors, Beastie Boys and then some have all shot album covers in the city where they originally found inspiration, and they’re all hiding in plain sight.
You can’t turn a corner in New York without coming across an area that provided the backdrop for an iconic album cover. Chances are, you’ll be passing these places all the time and won’t even realise it. So, let’s stop that from happening. Here are some of the iconic album covers that have been shot in New York City.
