My favorite cover art of 2014

Putting together lists this year got me to appreciate the music of 2014 more.  I didn't really expect much, but some pretty heartbreaking cuts were made.  One category I can't share the same sentiment for was album art.  Nothing really struck me this year.  The following list ended up being album art that best represented its material; not what was just plain appealing.
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NUMBER 5
Warpaint

Warpaint's music flows like smoke filmed in slow motion, and drifts through your mind like a dream.
Yup, this seems about right.

NUMBER 4
The Menzingers
Rented World

Essentially just a band promo shot, but this is an image that suits The Menzingers well.  Simple, and with very little flair.
The cheap RENTED WORLD sign is a bit humorous.  Rented World is a more polished sound, but that content is still dark and cynical.  While The Menzingers can get lyrically grim at times, they are clearly using their heartache and frustration to fuel exciting music.
An appropriate juxtaposition.

NUMBER 3
TV on The Radio
Seeds

There is a strange electronic warble dumped all over the music of Seeds.  This image subtly reflects the experimentation that went into the album.
The light radioactive ghost trail coming off what looks like the mysterious geode from The Gate is just plain cool looking.
Also, I never realized how cool the abbreviation TVOTR looks.

NUMBER 2
Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra
SKA ME FOREVER

SKA ME FOREVER feels like a momentous TSPO release.  The giant cornerstone is a fitting image worthy of such a boisterous title, and epic collection of songs.
It took many views before I realized all the instruments etched into the rock as well.  Nice touch.

NUMBER 1
Liars
Mess

I sometimes expect that wig of wires to turn around and reveal a terrifying T-800 like facial structure.
Mess takes Liars' signature tone and gives it an electronic blast of color.
A mess of wires configured into a creepy head, infecting an otherwise sterile environment; that's our Liars!