Artwork on CDs, Records and Cassettes

Here we showcase the bands who've been compelled to link pleasant tunes about rectal abuse and other pastimes to the artwork. There's also Barker's own foray into the music world and the aural adaptations of plays and books. CD's, Records and Tapes 40 Cycle Hum - Entertaining Misery 2008 sees 40 Cycle Hum using Clive's original cover art for the third volume of The Books Of Blood. ShelleyDevoto - Buzzkunst Cooking Vinyl, 2002. The two ex-Buzzcocks Pete Shelley and Howard Devoto released this CD using Barker's Brotherhood painting as cover art in February 2002. Now also available in the US on the spinART label. I Abhor Her - Crowskin Slap A Ham Records, 1994. Tumour Circus - Meathook Up My Rectum Alternative Tentacles Records, 1991. This release features both cover artwork (from the book Snail) and a B-side etching. Reveille - Laced (album), Permanent (single) and Flesh and Blood (single) Elektra Records, 1999, 1999 and 2000 respectively. Being Music EMI Records, 1999. Using two 1998 oil paintings as its front and back covers (The Jacket and Candles respectively) this album presents Barker's personal musical selection on a CD decorated by a 1998 Deadhead portrait (and with additional internal art). A Life In The Cinema Gauntlet Press, 2000. Using the cover artwork from Mick Garris' book, this CD came with the 52 lettered-copy edition or was available at $20 to those who purchased the limited version. The Wasp Factory Press advertisement for their 1989 double A - side single, 'Dark Is Looking Bright / Rece$$. Uses Barker's art and warns, 'This man did not buy the Wasp Factory 7" !!!' Seeing Ear Theatre - The History Of The Devil 1999 The Thief Of Always - audiobook HarperCollins, 1993. Read by John Glover. Abarat - audiobook HarperChildren's Audio, USA, 2002. Unabridged narration by Richard Ferrone on 8 tapes, 12 hours. Recorded Books, USA, 2002. Unabridged narration by Richard Ferrone on 8 tapes, 11.75 hours. The Thief Of Always - audiobook HarperChildren's Audio, USA, 2004. Unabridged narration by Richard Ferrone on 12 CDs, 14 hours. Recorded Books, USA, 2004. Unabridged narration by Richard Ferrone on 11 tapes, 14.25 hours. Education Infestation - compiliation CD Benefit CD for AIDS awareness with cover art by Barker (Context, 1997, oil on canvas 24" x 24"), Deprogrammed/Cthulu for Aids, 1997 Artwork Index | Audio Books | Home page This page has been created for information and entertainment purposes only. All quotes remain the copyright of the original owners.