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Lou Reed – Set the Twilight Reeling album art

Contributed by Stephen Coles on Oct 28th, 2013. Artwork published in .
Lou Reed – Set the Twilight Reeling album art 1
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This CD design by Sagmeister Inc. is not as famous as the hand lettered poster that promoted the album, but it’s striking in its own right. It came in a transparent blue jewel case containing a contrasting yellow booklet cover. I enjoy the irreverant back side of the booklet with its celestial symbology (including Astroids!) and playful copy, like…

Due to increased dynamic range, raise volume above average. PLAY IT LOUD.

The typography is typically 1990s.

Lou Reed – Set the Twilight Reeling album art 2
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Lou Reed – Set the Twilight Reeling album art 3
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Lou Reed – Set the Twilight Reeling album art 4
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Lou Reed – Set the Twilight Reeling album art 5
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Lou Reed – Set the Twilight Reeling album art 6
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