Go ahead, judge these albums by their covers.
Musicians know one of the first chances to hook a fan is with the album artwork. While some opt for simple images of themselves, like some of the year's most popular albums, others get a little more daring.
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Most musicians don't have the luxury of resting on the power of their name (read: Beyoncé). Instead, here are just 15 (of many) artists who went all out for their 2014 album covers.
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