Sound in Color: Jimmy Eat World – Bleed American

30 Tuesday Jul 2013

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I have always liked Jimmy Eat World. Their music is upbeat and catchy, and Jim Adkins voice is unique and beautiful. This particular album is one of my favorites because it just seems to move at such a positive pace. It has always gotten me up and ready to go.

The album cover is filled with my all time loved color, blue, so its no surprise I am attracted to it. I also like the vintage appeal of the photograph, with the old trophies and jukebox. The palette has a nice mix of soft solid hues and striking metallics, just enough retro style. I created two palettes because the colors can be combined in a few successful ways. Each palette would create a different feel in a space.

Sound in Color: Jimmy Eat World - Bleed American

Sound in Color: Beat Strings – Love Lust Wonder

23 Tuesday Jul 2013

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I started listening to Beat Strings back in 2006 when this album came out. There was just something about their music that made me happy. It was uplifting and dynamic, and in many colorfully created. The album cover was a great first impression as well.

With its saturated hues and delicious texture, the artwork pops right off the page and hooks you in. From the blue skies to the red and pink sea, the colors seem to blend into each other like their melting. With a painterly style and comedic feel, it brings a nice introduction of what is to come. An album will with poppy sounds that will make you smile.

Sound in Color: Beat Strings - Love Lust Wonder

Sound in Color: Yeah Yeah Yeahs – Show Your Bones

16 Tuesday Jul 2013

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Show Your Bones is one of my favorite albums from the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. The vibe that resonates from the music is translated onto the album artwork with bright and cheery hues. The contrast between the purple and orange with the yellow create a nice landscape for small details like loose threading pop. And the texture as well as depth from shading add so much life. I also love the handmade feel of the design. This one is sure to grab your attention.

Sound in Color: Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Show Your Bones

Sound in Color: Baroness – Yellow and Green

09 Tuesday Jul 2013

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Baroness is up again. How can I not include all their albums in these palettes? Each one is awesome. Yellow and Green is very earthy with its textured browns and golden yellows. A few pops of color help the neutrals bounce a bit as well. And as strange as the artwork seems, what beautiful line work and shading Baizley presents us. Such a super skilled and unique artist.

These soft hues are great for any interior space you want to relax in. Would be nice used in a kitchen to brighten up the space for a cheery feel or even a children’s room or bedroom for a calming, and nature inspired look.

Sound in Color: Baroness - Yellow and Green