Particular band album covers; Muse.

"Muse are an English alternative rock band from Devon, formed in 1994. The band consists of school friends Matthew Bellamy (lead vocals, guitars, piano, keyboards, keytar), Christopher Wolstenholme (bass, backing vocals, keyboards, guitars, harmonica) and Dominic Howard (drums, percussion, synthesisers, sampling, harmtar). After the release of their 2006 album Black Holes and Revelations, keyboardist and percussionist Morgan Nicholls has performed live with the band. Muse are known for their energetic and extravagant live performances (often being claimed as 'the best live band in the world') and their fusion of many music genres, including space rock, progressive rock, alternative rock, heavy metal, classical music and electronica." 
- Wikipedia info - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muse_(band)

Muse, to me, are a very weird but amazing band. They are very random with their music genres. Many albums contain different kinds of music on one, but their music also changes from year to year. The lyrics to their songs are also very strange, and complex. They're more like very very good poems. They're written by Matt Bellamy.
Another weird thing about Muse is the covers. They're all very random. Being a pretty long running band, there is also plenty of them so I thought this would be an excellent band to look at.
Muse also means something to think on, something inspirational, and something around progressing particularly in science or art. Thinking about this in terms of album art, I think it's visable. They're definately something to think about, they're definately inspiring, and very art-y.
Examples; 

 

        So as you can see, they're all a little strange. I think they're amazing though at the same time.

I don't really think there's any rational reason to many of them, but I can guess what I think.

Showbiz; The girl on the front in the white dress looks kind of like she could be a movie star, or in some kind of  'showbiz' career. I'm not too sure why she (or it looks like) is on the moon. I think that's just Muse being Muse.

Absolution; Absolution means to be freed of guilt, sins, or greed. Mainly in a kind of religious way. The religious part could explain why the shadows on the ground have their arms out, maybe like jesus on the cross. Maybe the man looking up into the sky is looking to God. Maybe.   

Resistance; It doesn't really make much sense at all. All I can think is 'The Uprising of the teddy bears.'. This is a newer album, maybe they were just trying to attract the attention of new fans. Either way, I can't tell if it has been photoshopped or if they actually did plant teddy bears into the ground.