![]() ![]() This limited edition deluxe 2 LP set is pressed on red 180 gram vinyl and plays at 45 rpm for maximum audio fidelity. The tracklists for all editions (along with song-by-song previews and complete lyrics) are here. There’s numerous ways to buy Colors besides those outlined above – among them CD copies autographed by MC Hammer and several bundles at that include an exclusive Colors shirt, a kaleidoscope, a numbered/limited edition of 250 worldwide enamel pin, a separate pin set or a laser engraved glass prism. “It was cool getting a third opinion from the actual artist,” he added to It’s Nice That. Beck really knows his stuff when it comes to graphic design as a whole so he was never short on bringing ideas to the table,” Turrell told Dezeen. It was very much a case of exploring what we felt worked best,” Jimmy elaborated to It’s Nice That. “I worked very closely with Beck on every aspect of the artwork from its initial conception until completion. “There weren’t any strict design frameworks or grids to adhere to. Everything from Ludo, Connect 4, Stickle Bricks, Plasticine and Slime came into the mix. We also looked at things that we remember being visually engaged and interested in as kids. After chatting with Beck we decided to bring together globular paint-like forms, simple geometric shapes and stripped back typography to create visuals that really summed up the melodic, upbeat nature of the album. Obviously the fact that the album is called “Colors” definitely influenced the general aesthetic of the whole campaign. The musical feel of the album is ostensibly classic pop which after the more downbeat, acoustic “Morning Phase” is quite a shift in gear. Turrell explained his creative process on his website: ![]() It consists of multiple die cut transparencies that fans can combine in layered designs of their own choosing. There’s four main variants of the Colors cover:ġ) the standard cover, used for the single LP red vinyl, standard CD and cassette editionsĢ) a blue and red alteration for the Barnes & Nobles exclusive white vinyl editionģ) a yellow and purple design for the yellow vinyl edition sold exclusively at independent record storesĤ) a red and yellow variant for the CD editions sold exclusively at TargetĪdditionally Jimmy Turrell and Steve Stacey created a customizable album cover for the double red vinyl deluxe edition. Thankfully, as we all know, there are some rules that are begging to be broken.London-based graphic designer Jimmy Turrell – the artist behind Beck’s videos for Colors’ “Wow” and “Dear Life” – worked with Steve Stacey to design numerous album covers for the various editions of Beck’s new album Colors, out October 13, 2017. Kaleidoscope’s voice is sure to resonate with many and inspire a new trajectory of music-making that breaks the customary rules of genre. Taking pieces of his life and translating them into his sound has helped Kaleidoscope create an ethereal world that’s equal parts relatable and entrancing. ![]() A fan of an extensive catalog of inspirations that span from Beck, Pink Floyd, to Bob Marley and Sublime- his work is a reflection of intentionality and passion for the craft. ![]() The diversity of his activities and surroundings translated into a varied love for music, bringing about a sonic landscape in his work that echoes his passions and interests.Īlthough a true newcomer to the music scene, Kaleidoscope’s discography leaps and bounds between spaces, leaning on his charisma to bring the listener along for the ride. The Kaleidoscope Kid is a Phoenix, Arizona native that grew up on skateboarding, visual art, and outdoor escapism. ![]()
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