It’s the 20th anniversary of the White Stripes' album Elephant –In my 3rd Covers a Cover episode, I WAY over-think the cover of this 2003 release. I talk circus and funeral symbols, theories, shadows, who designed and photographed the sleeve....
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This record cover was also mentioned in my interview with @jordanwarrenvisuals - out soon! Thanks, Jordan
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Theme music: "Jet in Jungle" by Damaged Bug, courtesy of John Dwyer
SOURCES:
https://diffuser.fm/cover-stories-the-white-stripes-elephant/
https://www.discogs.com/master/10341-The-White-Stripes-Elephant
https://www.juxtapoz.com/news/music/sound-and-vision-the-white-stripes-elephant/
Third Man Records ULTRA LP with floating hologram of an angel:
https://youtu.be/i-8B-_Jq2ro
Help the elephants!
https://impactful.ninja/best-charities-for-protecting-elephants/
https://myfahlo.com/products/elephant-tracking-bracelet?variant=31823858335855
https://worldelephantday.org/friends-of-world-elephant-day
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