7. The Cranberries Bury the Hatchet
Bury the Hatchet may have seen Thorgerson return to many of the most familiar elements of his work (dream-like landscapes, surreal imagery, bizarre nudity) but it also serves as one of the best examples of how he could bring all of these elements together and still manage to create something perplexing and new. And while there was a definite thread of humour running through many of Thorgerson's covers, his design for Bury the Hatchet goes in a very different direction. It could be a visualisation of some internal pain, paranoia or horror, and its abstract nature leaves that interpretation up to the viewer. WhatCulture accepts no responsibility for our readers losing their minds form staring at the above image for too long.
6. The Steve Miller Band Let Your Hair Down
Even by Thorgersons standards, the cover for the Steve Miller Bands Let Your Hair Down is all kinds of weird. What on earth is it even supposed to be? Does it somehow tie into the bands lyrics or is it pure abstraction? Whats with the rabbit? The whole thing makes about as much sense as a David Lynch movie, with just as much scope for interpretation Like his iconic Pink Floyd covers, this piece has the potential to inspire almost endless debate.