Here are five albums who’s artwork stood out just as much as the tunes they represented. Lists for best tapes and best long play records are both forthcoming.
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5
Seziki Tetrasheaf / Quiet Evenings Split
Hooker Vision 100 / Rotifer Cassettes 50
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4
Xiphiidae Honeyguise
Rotifer Cassettes 43
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3
Plankton Wat / Super Minerals Split
Stunned Records 137
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2
Jeffry Astin Grasses Only Green
Housecraft Records 126
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1
The Aloha Spirit This Is Water
A Giant Fern 5
Note: Along with being one of my favorite cassette releases of the year, This Is Water has some of the most beautiful aesthetics on its chosen medium. Three, double-sided, full color inserts and a light blue tape with a very Housecraft-esque sticker design are housed in a mindfully crafted wooden case. And best of all, this release is still available via A Giant Fern. Support this amazing artist / label and grip one of these analog treasures.
