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Kaiser Chiefs pay Jim Moir (Vic Reeves) for new album artwork in sweets

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Kaiser Chiefs have recruited Jim Moir –also known by his alter ego, Vic Reeves – to create the artwork for their new album, and paid him in sweets.The cover artwork features on the Ricky Wilson-fronted band’s new record ‘Easy Eighth Album’, which arrived at the start of the month.As suggested in the title, the LP marked the band’s eighth studio album, and was produced by Amir Amor (Rudimental).

It was teased by Wilson and co. with the singles ‘Jealousy’, ‘How 2 Dance’, ‘Feeling Alright’ – which saw them team up with Chic legend Nile Rodgers – and ‘Burning In Flames’.Now, actor, artist and comedian Jim Moir has shared the story behind the cover, and revealed that he was paid for his work in candy.“I made the sleeve for @kaiserchiefs new LP,” Moir – also known as Vic Reeves – said in an Instagram post, seen with the album and holding up a box of sweets.“Ricky said they only had £99 in the budget, so I said ‘I’ll take it in confectionery please’.

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