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Many people think they are music buffs, but how many actually are? We feel that a true test of vast musical knowledge is how well you know classic album covers. So, we picked 15 of the most iconic album covers of all time (we left out "Abbey Road" - too easy), stripped them of their original text, covered up some faces and left behind only the essential elements. Click ahead to see if you can name the band and album title for these iconic album covers.
We'll start with an easy one...
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Nirvana - Nevermind
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Hint: This band did not go down like the Hindenburg.
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Led Zeppelin - I
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Hint: Half of this album was hit singles. One of the songs that was not a hit single was called "Top Jimmy."
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Van Halen - 1984
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Hint: A few of these covered-up guys went on to have successful solo music careers, and one of them is now a well-known actor.
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N.W.A. - Straight Outta Compton
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Hint: This guy is not afraid to rock a Super Bowl halftime show.
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Bruce Springsteen - Born in the U.S.A.
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Hint: Contrary to popular belief, this crotch shot does not belong to the lead singer of the band.
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The Rolling Stones - Sticky Fingers
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Hint: This band can be a little angry.
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Rage Against the Machine - Rage Against the Machine
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Hint: It was the 11th studio album of this band.
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Fleetwood Mac - Rumours
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Hint: Yes, the nurse featured here was actually a porn star.
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Blink 182 - Enema of the State
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Hint: It was one of Columbia Records' fastest-selling debut records.
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Beastie Boys - Licensed to Ill
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Hint: It's an overly political album.
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U2 - War
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Hint: The title of this album has something to do with a nickname.
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Eric Clapton - Slowhand
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Hint: Another eponymous debut album, this one is a little scarier than the rest.
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Korn - Korn
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Hint: The font used may be a dead giveaway, but do you know the name of the album?
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Metallica - ...And Justice for All
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Hint: We're only giving you the colors for this one.
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