Mike Mills album covers
Clockwise from top left: Beastie Boys’ Hot Sauce Committee Part Two (2011); Wild Flag (2011); Sonic Youth’s Washing Machine (1995) and Moon Safari by Air (1998)
I’m glad I finally bought the Beastie Boys’ latest (last?) album, Hot Sauce Committee Part Two, on vinyl. It arrived yesterday and I was delighted to discover it containing two white vinyl records, a bonus 7”, an iron-on T-shirt transfer and digital download. As well as a nice cover designed by Mike Mills, who, like with many designers, I find myself liking their work before knowing who they are.
Mike Mills (b. 1966) is a film & music video director and graphic designer. He directed indie flicks Thumbsucker (2005) and Beginners (2010), which was based on Mills’ father who came out as gay aged 75 after his wife (i.e. Mike’s mother) died of brain cancer.