32. The Strokes: ‘Is This It’ – The New Yorkers’ debut in 2001 is in Gigwise’s humble opinion one of the greatest covers of all time. Featuring a female figure (something which has since been contested by some claiming it’s a man) resting a leather glove on her behind, it perfectly complemented the scuzzy, dirty indie music it contained. Sadly, it was deemed too racy in the US and an alternative sleeve was issued.

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