The 25 Best Album Covers of the Decade (2000-2009)

A great album cover captures the imagination and sears itself into the brain, forever fusing its iconic imagery with the music it comes to signify...  read more

Catching Up With... David Barnes, Of Montreal's secret weapon

Kevin Barnes is responsible for the music of Of Montreal, but his brother, visual artist David Barnes is a major factor in the band's aesthetic concept. David has worked on everything from T-shirts and posters to the band’s mind-boggling stage show and trippy album art, including the groundbreaking packaging for Of Montreal’s latest release, Skeletal Lamping (pictured above). While working on our November cover story, Paste associate editor Steve LaBate sat down with David for some insight into his work and relationship with his brother. ...  read more