Then I found myself poking about The Net looking for more bad LP artwork and in the process I couldn't help noticing a definite recurring theme.
So today I present a selection of album covers for your entertainment and edification. The theme: Women with Swords. And chainsaws. And knives.
So "Women tooled up" basically.
Quite a few of these are actually done really well. See what you think.
Accept -Accept (Germany 1979)
(Elegantly dressed woman with a big chainsaw. Terrified ex-fiance just out of shot.)
Angeles del infierno - Diabolica (Spain 1985)
I'm assuming she's a goddess otherwise she's terribly underdressed for fighting a sea-monster.
Arpeghy - Mi camino (Argentina 2010)
Sticking with the underdressed theme.
Then again, fantasy women warriors are contractually obliged to shun armour.
I actually thought she was posing in front of somebody's fence until I took a closer look.
Blackwych - Out Of Control (Ireland 1986)
Considering this is an obscure Irish band on a small label, you'd normally expect the cover to be something done with crayons by a bloke the band met down the pub.
Why it isn't is one of music's great mysteries.
Crisis -Armed to the teeth EP (USA 1984)
Apparently those thigh-holsters chafe like a bitch.
Please be aware that her footwear is not suitable for a modern combat environment.
Incidentally, I have this Ep and there's some decent stuff on it.
Lee Aaron - Metal Queen (Canada 1984)
And this woman went on to become a well-respected jazz singer.
Noble Savage - Killing for Glory (Italy 2007)
How are you not freezing your tits off?
Palass - Queen Of The World (Belgium 1989)
No, no symbolism here. Move along now.
Razor Baby - Too Hot To Handle (1988)
Yes, I bought this one purely because of the cover.
There's a couple of decent songs on it, I suppose.
Thinking about it, I am a little disturbed by her unusually large hand
Ruff Justice - No Justice, No Peace (USA 1995)
Blatant, but there is a certain charm here.
And by "charm" I mean "boobs"
That's all folks.
Three cheers for metal-clad babes!
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