From the bizarre to the poignant, our countdown of the best album covers of 2009 has it all. See who makes number one below:
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20. Mastodon: 'Crack the Skye' Created by long-term Mastodon collaborator Paul Romano, the mythical images are all connected to themes on the album. A lasting image, the limited-edition 3D version is even better.
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