3/10/16 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Grace Jones- Slave to the Rhythm And I’ve Seen That Face Before

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Slave to the Rhythm is well-remembered not only for its musical content, but also for its artwork. Designed by Jean-Paul Goude, Jones’ partner at that time, the cover picture is a montage of several copies of a single photograph of Jones, that makes her hair look “extended” and her mouth “stretched”. The process of its creation is illustrated in the title song’s music video.

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Grace Jones – Slave to the Rhythm (official video reworked)

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I’ve Seen That Face Before (Libertango), directed by Jean-Paul Goude, begins with a picture of Grace wearing a tall black hat and her face concealed under a three-piece paper mask. These are then removed and her trademark flattop haircut is displayed. Jones then starts to perform the song, singing straight into the camera, and plays accordion.

Grace Jones – I’ve Seen That Face Before (Libertango)

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