In this album cover for Muse's iconic album 'Absolution', it connotes the name of the album within the artwork, made by Storm Thorgerson (who has made other notable album covers, such as Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon, Muse's Origin of Symmetry, The Resistance, Black Holes and Revelations, Biffy Clyro's Puzzle's and Opposite). The idea of absolution (formal release from guilt, obligation or punishment) is represented with the man standing on the ground, looking out at the sky (towards God), and asking why he is not being freed from his guilt. It is quite a striking album cover, as it doesn't have one possible conclusion. Whilst the other souls are being rescued, he is left behind, and is left with the question of 'why?' as we can see from his facial expression.
The gas mask in his hand could connote himself being freed from the repression of politics, how he thinks he is free, but is never free, even when released of intoxication.
The gas mask in his hand could connote himself being freed from the repression of politics, how he thinks he is free, but is never free, even when released of intoxication.
The grey and white colour palette could also represent the colours associated with Alternative rock, as seen by my audience research and survey. Many people suggested that grey was a colour they associated with Alternative rock magazines.
This album cover works well with Muse, who are a well known Alternative rock band who mostly write about politics and religion.
This album cover works well with Muse, who are a well known Alternative rock band who mostly write about politics and religion.
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