What are Boss fans to think when they see a man so fiercely in control of his own image releasing an album with a cover like this? From the distressed font to the sickly color tint to the celestial backdrop, this cover screams “local singer-songwriter with access to Photoshop,” not “certified rock legend.” (via The Problematic Cover Art Of Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen - A.V. Club)
I have nothing to do with it but this album cover embarrasses me for some reason.
I plan on getting this record soon, but I have to think there were better cover options. You can’t hire a good...