Cover Me, Game Fifty-nine

Michael Parr June 7, 2010 40

Below are magnified fragments of album covers. Most of them are well-known albums, but there are a few obscure covers (or lesser-known albums from well-known artists) mixed in to keep you honest. You must guess both the artist and album cover. In order to keep things simple, live albums, soundtracks and singles compilations will not be used, and with all apologies to our European and Japanese friends, we are going with the covers that appeared in the US record stores…back when we had record stores. Sigh.

The rules are simple, each player can make three guesses between updates (“Update” is defined as “The time when I post a comment listing all of the covers that have been guessed correctly,” “Guess” is defined as “any attempt to identify a single cover”), so everyone will have a chance to contribute.

There is no acrostic this week, but there is definitely a theme. Good luck!

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I suggest subscribing to the comments on the post (click on “Track Comments”) to more easily follow the progress of the game. Remember, maximum of three guesses between updates of the list. Have fun!

  • Antti

    2. Rainbow – Difficult to Cure

  • Antti

    20. The Mighty Mighty Bosstones – Let's Face It

  • http://www.popdose.com Michael Parr

    Correct²!

  • http://arensb.livejournal.com/ arensb

    I've often wished that the Cure would release an album called “Difficult to Rainbow”.

  • http://www.popdose.com Michael Parr

    Funny you say that…

  • Antti

    Thanks for the tip. 3. The Cure – Wild Mood Swings

  • Gary Lucy

    5. World Party–Private Revolution

  • Gary Lucy

    1. Rain Parade-Emergency 3rd Rail Power Trip(??)

  • Gary Lucy

    6. Prince–Around the World in a Day. OK that's my 3

  • MichaelFortes

    4. Swing Out Sister – Kaleidoscope World

  • MichaelFortes

    6. Prince & The Revolution – Around The World In A Day

  • http://www.popdose.com Michael Parr

    Okay, so here is the first Official Update! It seems some of you have caught onto today's theme, but beware: because you are getting a “hint,” these are some of the most obscure and difficult covers I've used. That said, keep plugging away…

    1.
    2. Rainbow – Difficult to Cure (Antti)
    3. Cure – Wild Mood Swings (Antti)
    4. Swing Out Sister – Kaleidoscope World (MichaelFortes)
    5. World Party – Private Revolution (Gary Lucy)
    6. Prince and the Revolution – Around the World in a Day (Gary Lucy)
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    20. Mighty Mighty Bosstones – Let's Face It (Antti)
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    Current Standings:

    Antti – 3
    Gary Lucy – 2
    MichaelFortes – 1

  • kmbone

    I think I figured out the theme, which means #23 is:
    Faces: A Nod Is As Good As a Wink…

  • kmbone

    And #1 looks like:
    Coheed and Cambria – Year of the Black Rainbow

  • http://www.popdose.com Michael Parr

    And that's two for kmbone!

  • zandria1

    I never know any of these and the ONE I actually knew this time someone already got LOL! SIGH.

  • EightE1

    18. Damn Yankees- Damn Yankees

  • http://www.popdose.com Michael Parr

    Two hours into the game, and it's time for another Official Update:

    1. Coheed and Cambria – Year of the Black Rainbow (kmbone)
    2. Rainbow – Difficult to Cure (Antti)
    3. Cure – Wild Mood Swings (Antti)
    4. Swing Out Sister – Kaleidoscope World (MichaelFortes)
    5. World Party – Private Revolution (Gary Lucy)
    6. Prince and the Revolution – Around the World in a Day (Gary Lucy)
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    18. Damn Yankees – Damn Yankees (EightE1)
    19.
    20. Mighty Mighty Bosstones – Let's Face It (Antti)
    21. Faces – A Nod is As Good As a Wink to a Blind Horse (kmbone)
    22.

    Current Standings:

    Antti – 3
    Gary Lucy – 2
    kmbone – 2
    EightE1 – 1
    MichaelFortes – 1

    As I mentioned earlier, these are tough. I have faith though.

  • http://www.discoskonfort.com/artists/drxl/ drxl

    22. Infinite Arms: Band of Horses

  • http://www.popdose.com Michael Parr

    Yes!

  • MarkoP

    13. Dum Dum Girls – I Will Be

  • MarkoP

    11.Goo Goo Dolls – Dizzy Up The Girl

  • http://www.popdose.com Michael Parr

    Hour three, next Official Update

    1. Coheed and Cambria – Year of the Black Rainbow (kmbone)
    2. Rainbow – Difficult to Cure (Antti)
    3. Cure – Wild Mood Swings (Antti)
    4. Swing Out Sister – Kaleidoscope World (MichaelFortes)
    5. World Party – Private Revolution (Gary Lucy)
    6. Prince and the Revolution – Around the World in a Day (Gary Lucy)
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    11. Goo Goo Dolls – Dizzy Up the Girl (MarkoP)
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    13. Dum Dum Girls – I Will Be (MarkoP)
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    18. Damn Yankees – Damn Yankees (EightE1)
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    20. Mighty Mighty Bosstones – Let's Face It (Antti)
    21. Faces – A Nod is As Good As a Wink to a Blind Horse (kmbone)
    22. Band of Horses – Infinite Arms (drxl)

    Current Standings:

    Antti – 3
    Gary Lucy – 2
    kmbone – 2
    MarkoP – 2
    drxl – 1
    EightE1 – 1
    MichaelFortes – 1

  • smf2271

    #17 looks like the Tubes' self-titled debut to me! Am I right?

  • http://www.popdose.com Michael Parr

    Nope, not The Tubes!

  • http://www.discoskonfort.com/artists/drxl/ drxl

    10. Murderdolls – Beyond the valley of the murderdolls (2002)

  • http://www.popdose.com Michael Parr

    Correct!

  • David_E

    19. Daddy Yankee – El Cartel: The Big Boss

  • http://www.popdose.com Michael Parr

    The guesses are slowing down, but I'm going to make you all wait for any hints. After all, the hints are there for you already!

    Here's the Official Update

    1. Coheed and Cambria – Year of the Black Rainbow (kmbone)
    2. Rainbow – Difficult to Cure (Antti)
    3. Cure – Wild Mood Swings (Antti)
    4. Swing Out Sister – Kaleidoscope World (MichaelFortes)
    5. World Party – Private Revolution (Gary Lucy)
    6. Prince and the Revolution – Around the World in a Day (Gary Lucy)
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    10. Murderdolls – Beyond the Valley of the Murderdolls (drxl)
    11. Goo Goo Dolls – Dizzy Up the Girl (MarkoP)
    12.
    13. Dum Dum Girls – I Will Be (MarkoP)
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    18. Damn Yankees – Damn Yankees (EightE1)
    19. Daddy Yankee – El Cartel: The Big Boss (David_E)
    20. Mighty Mighty Bosstones – Let's Face It (Antti)
    21. Faces – A Nod is As Good As a Wink to a Blind Horse (kmbone)
    22. Band of Horses – Infinite Arms (drxl)

    Current Standings:

    Antti – 3
    Gary Lucy – 2
    kmbone – 2
    MarkoP – 2
    drxl – 2
    David_E – 1
    EightE1 – 1
    MichaelFortes – 1

  • EightE1

    17. Everytime I Die — Hot Damn

  • EightE1

    16. Black Sabbath – Never Say Die

  • EightE1

    15. Ray LaMontagne — Till the Sun Turns Black

  • http://www.popdose.com Michael Parr

    EightE1 powers into the top spot! there are only five covers left, anyone care to take them on?

    Official Update

    1. Coheed and Cambria – Year of the Black Rainbow (kmbone)
    2. Rainbow – Difficult to Cure (Antti)
    3. Cure – Wild Mood Swings (Antti)
    4. Swing Out Sister – Kaleidoscope World (MichaelFortes)
    5. World Party – Private Revolution (Gary Lucy)
    6. Prince and the Revolution – Around the World in a Day (Gary Lucy)
    7.
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    10. Murderdolls – Beyond the Valley of the Murderdolls (drxl)
    11. Goo Goo Dolls – Dizzy Up the Girl (MarkoP)
    12.
    13. Dum Dum Girls – I Will Be (MarkoP)
    14.
    15. Ray LaMontagne – Till the Sun Turns Black (EightE1)
    16. Black Sabbath – Never Say Die (EightE1)
    17. Every Time I Die – Hot Damn! (EightE1)
    18. Damn Yankees – Damn Yankees (EightE1)
    19. Daddy Yankee – El Cartel: The Big Boss (David_E)
    20. Mighty Mighty Bosstones – Let's Face It (Antti)
    21. Faces – A Nod is As Good As a Wink to a Blind Horse (kmbone)
    22. Band of Horses – Infinite Arms (drxl)

    Current Standings:

    EightE1 – 4

    Antti – 3
    Gary Lucy – 2
    kmbone – 2
    MarkoP – 2
    drxl – 2
    David_E – 1
    MichaelFortes – 1

  • EightE1

    14. B.o.B — B.o.B Presents: The Adventures of Bobby Ray

  • http://www.popdose.com Michael Parr

    Indeed! Power on, brother!

  • EightE1

    12. Boys Like Girls – Boys Like Girls

  • http://www.popdose.com Michael Parr

    And another one bites the dust!

  • David_E

    7. Three Days Grace – Life Starts Now

  • http://www.popdose.com Michael Parr

    Correct!

  • http://www.popdose.com Michael Parr

    It's been a heck of a game, here is the final Official Update, complete with the two remaining covers. Congrats to EightE1 for his record cover sleuthing skills. Thanks for playing, and join us back here in two weeks for the 60th edition of “Cover Me.”

    1. Coheed and Cambria – Year of the Black Rainbow (kmbone)
    2. Rainbow – Difficult to Cure (Antti)
    3. Cure – Wild Mood Swings (Antti)
    4. Swing Out Sister – Kaleidoscope World (MichaelFortes)
    5. World Party – Private Revolution (Gary Lucy)
    6. Prince and the Revolution – Around the World in a Day (Gary Lucy)
    7. Three Days Grace – Life Starts Now (David_E)
    8. Stephen Now – Through and Through
    9. Bleeding Through – This Is Love, This Is Murderous
    10. Murderdolls – Beyond the Valley of the Murderdolls (drxl)
    11. Goo Goo Dolls – Dizzy Up the Girl (MarkoP)
    12. Boys Like Girls – Boys Like Girls (EightE1)
    13. Dum Dum Girls – I Will Be (MarkoP)
    14. B.o.B. – B.o.B. Presents The Adventures of Bobby Ray (EightE1)
    15. Ray LaMontagne – Till the Sun Turns Black (EightE1)
    16. Black Sabbath – Never Say Die (EightE1)
    17. Every Time I Die – Hot Damn! (EightE1)
    18. Damn Yankees – Damn Yankees (EightE1)
    19. Daddy Yankee – El Cartel: The Big Boss (David_E)
    20. Mighty Mighty Bosstones – Let's Face It (Antti)
    21. Faces – A Nod is As Good As a Wink to a Blind Horse (kmbone)
    22. Band of Horses – Infinite Arms (drxl)

    Final Standings:

    EightE1 – 6
    Antti – 3
    David_E – 2
    drxl – 2
    Gary Lucy – 2
    kmbone – 2
    MarkoP – 2
    MichaelFortes – 1