A 'Thriller' parody CD cover? Bad karma, DJ Cobra
Designing a CD cover that mimics the legendary Thriller album by Michael Jackson probably seemed like a good idea. Until June 25, 2009.
But that's what "DJ Cobra" did with his new album, iller. (Ouch, even the name sorta hurts.)
According to his publicist, the album cover was developed back in May and was intended as a tribute to Jackson. It was released just days before MJ's death.
Cobra (a.k.a. Andrew Bragg) is one of those touring celebrity disc jockeys who play the club circuit. He reportedly has "opened" (you know current music sucks eggs when you have a DJ open for you) for acts like Puff Daddy, Nelly, Lucacris and Lady Gaga. And yes, that's the first and last time you'll see those names listed on Stuck in the '80s.
The album itself is billed as "a continuous blend of songs from ... the Rolling Stones, Fleetwood Mac, Led Zeppelin paired along with notable recent performers like Coldplay, Lil Wayne, Santogold and others."
In other words, I'm not taking it out of the wrapper. As MJ would say, just tell Cobra that it's human nature.
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I still remember Michael's album cover with him in the white suite.
Posted by: mike | July 20, 2009 at 02:03 AM
Why is this a bad idea?
Posted by: Kelli | July 08, 2009 at 05:14 PM
There is definitely 80s samples throughout the CD that I herd such as Corey Hart, Real Life, Hall & Oats etc. Might not be totally 80s inspired but definitely an amazing mixcd regardless
Posted by: Rick S | July 08, 2009 at 01:58 PM
Who is DJ Cobra?
Posted by: Kevy Metal | July 08, 2009 at 01:14 PM