Design an album cover for Counting Crows.  

After a 20 year career built through a relationship with a major label and fans, Counting Crows now want to continue their legacy directly with you, no more middle man!

Be a part of Counting Crows' future by designing the album package that leads the campaign for the new face of what it means to be free of a major label, and making independent decisions.

This is a collection of cover songs entitled Underwater Sunshine.. Just as the Crows are interpreting songs written by others, you have the opportunity to be a part of this truly unique album by visually interpreting the Crows. Be inspired by the style of Counting Crows' past album artwork and capture the essence of the trendsetting band. 

Inspiration for the album art should come from the overall feel of the Crows' music, the songs posted below, and the concept behind this album. Use the provided template to submit a cover design. The winning designer will work with Counting Crows' creative director to develop the rest of the album layout.

Counting Crows' new album will be released March 27th, 2012.

Covers of past Counting Crows albums: