Album Art

Art director Hugh Syme considers the prog-rock band's 2012 LP its "opus," particularly for Neil Peart.

Art director Hugh Syme explains how he expanded on the lyrics for the cover of 1991 LP.

Art director Hugh Syme reflects on Neil Peart's unorthodox choice to use an existing painting for their 2007 LP.

Art director Hugh Syme reflects on the band's pun-filled composite artwork for 1980 LP.

Through the inspiration of Neil Peart, art director Hugh Syme arrived at an image that symbolized the theme of "finding your way."

The story of its fiery artwork — like the album itself — involves tragedy, emotional healing and a bit of magic.

Lyricist's love of birds spawned the 1975 LP's simple yet memorable cover.

Paul Weldon's minimal design conveyed the primal power-trio energy of band's 1974 album.

For band's 1987 LP, art director Hugh Syme saved his vivid juggler design for the gatefold package.

When Hugh Syme learned the title of Rush's 10th LP, he immediately translated those words into colors.