The A-Bones, Not Now! LP-Cover
July 14, 2009
The A-Bones approached me about the cover of their latest LP, and the idea was to emulate the cover of “The Rolling Stones, Now!” cover from 1965. What a fun homage! In the mid-60’s, the Stones were really breaking out with their 3rd record stateside, and photography was at a crucial juncture in time. David Bailey was king, and the first Pentax Spotmatic SLR was introduced. In our 2009 version on the left, I tried to keep the intimacy, but break through to a range of focal lenghts, while showing more of the location. It’s tricky to modernize something so astutely perfect the way it is.
I can’t say how proud I am to have been a part of this really special record, The A-Bones’ first full-length recording in 15 years! I spent 2 days (Jan. 12th and 13th, 2009) underground at N.Y. Hed studios while these guys made magic with track-master Matt Verta-Ray, and an organ-player like you wouldn’t believe! Dave “Baby” Cortez , who had a mind-blowing guest appearance on the track “Catnip”. I snapped away silently while they laid down pure gold, and was frankly awe-struck at the level of musicianship, and genuinely entertained by the dynamics of the group. These guys are on my A-LIST of favorite people ever. Below you’ll find some more gems from the shoot!
(Read more about it on Miriam Linna’s blog http://nortonville.blogspot.com/)!
Left to Right: Marcus “The Carcass” Natale, Lars Espensen, Ira Kaplan (Yo La Tengo), Bruce Bennett, Billy Miller, Miriam Linna, Dave “Baby” Cortez.
more photos under the cut…
The A-Bones at N.Y. Hed Studio on Ludlow St. in New York.
The A-Bones
Dave “Baby” Cortez playing organ on “Catnip”
Matt Verta-Ray
Filed under: Album Art | Comments (2)
The A-Bones LP cover turned out great…imitation is always a form of flattery. I also love the work you’re doing with Spin. As an aspiring photographer, I’ve learned a lot from just looking at your work. Keep the photos com’n!
Killer photos, my friend…black & white, the way god intended fer garagerock to be caught!