BOC: SYIB and CMC

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John A Swartz wrote:

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> Part of the problem I think is that since we haven't had new BOC artwork
> for 10 years (i.e., no new albums), ANYTHING they do is going to seem
> atypical.  This cover sure is different, but is the macabre imagery really
> that far left of what the band did with Spectres or Some Enchanted Evening?
>
> I like it for one simple reason - it has ATTITUDE - like "See You in Black".
>
> John
>
> PS:  As Buck said on the AOL chat - HEAVEN FORBID: The eye-popping new CD
> from BOC!


This is of course my opinion but the album covers from the past never
seemed quite as stupid as the new one does (Club Ninja a possible
exception).  The minimalism of the Mirrors cover atleast had it's own
sense style and perhaps even mystery.  Secret Treaties certainly conveys
menace.  BOC and Tyranny have a sci-fi/fantasy other worldly feel.  But
Heaven Forbid looks cheesey.  Graphically there are so many other places
to take that title, Heaven Forbid your eye pops out???  Well, OK Heaven
forbid that.  But where is the style, the menace and the attitude?
Where as the covers in the past cerrtainly did vary and John I agree
with you, what is a BOC cover?  There is no defined standard, but at
least the others showed better taste.

Also, I forgot to look, can anyone tell if the always present BOC symbol
is on this new cover?

  --Eric

PS. Frankly I never liked the lyrics to "See You In Black" but I do like
the music.  Based on the cover and the chosen single I'm afraid of the
new album, but I'll be at the record store first thing on March 24th.  I
am eagerly awaiting to have a proper recording of "Harvest Moon" though,
so hopefully the album won't dissapoint me, but at least I know it will
be worth it for that song.