How Does One Improve on Bonnie Prince Billy's Album Cover?
Look everybody, it's the cover for Bonnie Prince Billy's new album. Is it a riot of cheering imagery, hot neon colorz and happy happy joy joy?

NO.
Never mind, we remain undaunted by this sorry scene of barren landscaping and disused barnage. It may look like somewhere desolate where you might potentially dispose of a cheating spouse, but it won't when we've finished with it. And we all need a bit of happyface this week, because the investment wankers have lost all our money and spaffed it into the great financial shoebox under the bed. Or something.
First off, here are three things which Rebecca thinks might make this sleeve more appealing in these desperate, desperate times:

Excellent choices: some ripe tomatoes, a superlative videogamething, and a nutty tart who fashions beautiful clothes.
And now it is Wendy's turn. Here are three things she would have liked to see:
Again, top picks: a rainbow mentalist, an Acieed compilation and a generously proportioned boy.
And now for the best bit - when we put it all on the cover and make it immeasurably more interesting. You know, just like a makeover show, but without the posh birds grabbing at your tits / patronising attitude to civilians.

Is It the Sea? NO. It is a hot mess of Yoshi, fat kids and lizard obsessives. But much better, we think you'll agree. 'Is it the Sea?' the record is out on October 20th on Domino. He is playing with some traditional Scottish instrumentalists and it is probably amazing.
Bonnie Prince Billy (who we should point out, we actually heart a lot) is on the internets here
If you would like to nominate a forthcoming album for a Lipster Makeover, email crap@thelipster.com.
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