The Recording Academy has tweaked some of its rules for the 2026 Grammy Awards, including carving out a stand-alone category for best album cover.

The cover art for Justin Timberlake’s 2018 lukewarm album Man of the Woods hinted at the concept of stepping away from the city and getting lost in nature. However, the jarring orange background and disjointed image of the singer leave us simultaneously wanting both more and less. The end result is too literal and feels overly self-serious.

The artwork for Sabrina Carpenter's upcoming album "Man's Best Friend" is dividing fans with its provocative image.