The record label Naxos is fantastic. They sometimes seem to be the only record company recording anything anymore. And they're recording almost everything ever written. From the most familiar warhorses to stuff so obscure, I sometimes think they're making it up. It's amazing and something to be truly commended.
But why, oh why, do their CD covers have to be so hideous? Yes, they try to keep their costs down by recording with lesser known orchestras. And I understand they're using a common template for their covers to be efficient. But good design doesn't have to be inefficient. A well designed template for their basic line of recordings would be well within their means and just add a beauty and polished look that would match the quality and creativity of their product. Right now they look like an administrative assistant is putting them together in Word.
Please, Naxos. Please hear me. I just bought 3 of your CDs, I promise to buy more in the future, but please hire an actual graphic designer to put together a few handsome templates for you to use from here on out. Pleeeeeeze? I can suggest several tasteful fonts other than Times Roman, you might like to know about.
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