Goo
Artist: Sonic Youth
Year: 1990
Description: The cover of Goo, illustrated by artist Raymond Pettibon, is one of the most recognizable in alternative rock — a black-and-white drawing of two figures in sunglasses, mid-conversation, accompanied by the deadpan caption: “I stole my sister’s boyfriend. It was all whirlwind, heat, and flash.” The minimalist comic-book style and thick ink lines create a stark, rebellious aesthetic that captures Sonic Youth’s underground sensibility. It’s both ironic and iconic — blending pop art cool with punk attitude. The image feels like a critique of mass media and suburban detachment, mirroring the band’s own noisy, experimental sound that pushes against convention while staying effortlessly stylish.