
Album cover art for The Fixx's 1989 release Calm Animals (left) and Asia's 1990 release Then & Now (right)
Join us for today’s Mid-Week Match-Up as we note the similarities between some unforgettable ’80s/early ’90s album covers. Whether it’s happy coincidence or evidence of an ’80s design trend, sometimes a parallel just can’t go unnoticed, as in the fantasy-fabulous selections above. Here are a few more:
It’s all about the text…

Album cover art for Scritti Politti's 1985 release Cupid & Psyche '85 and Simple Minds' 1992 release Glittering Prize 81/92
Sometimes the desire to rock can drive a person crazy…

Album cover art for Quiet Riot's 1983 release Metal Health (left) and Twisted Sister's 1987 release Love Is for Suckers (right)
Good lovin’ and love gone bad…

Cover art for Bryan Ferry's 1985 album Boys and Girls (left) and ABC's 1982 hit single "Poison Arrow" (right)
Join us tomorrow as we show you how to sport the fashion featured on two unmistakably ’80s album covers!
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