Aerosmith had been unaware of the source of the artwork, and the record company apologized, changing the artwork to a revised version which can be seen below. However, many Hindus were offended by the cat head alteration. They had signed a multi-million-dollar contract with Columbia. This is a popular image in Hinduism (a religion that is arguably more integrated with visual art than any other), and one of Sagmeister's favorites from his childhood. Nine Lives is the 12th studio album by American rockers Aerosmith, released March 18, 1997. The image depicts the Hindu deity Lord Krishna, with his head replaced by that of a cat, dancing on the head of the snake demon, Kāliyā. The original album cover angered some Hindus, who felt the artwork was offensive. As the final picture is included in the first, an infinite loop is created. Each picture contains a smaller version of the previous picture within itself. The booklet within the jewel case contains 12 pieces of album art (including the cover). The album artwork was designed by acclaimed Austrian graphic designer Stefan Sagmeister. One of the album's singles, "Pink", won a Grammy for Best Rock Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal. The album was produced by Aerosmith and Kevin Shirley, and was the band's first studio album released by Columbia Records since 1982's Rock in a Hard Place. Nine Lives is the 12th studio album by American rock band Aerosmith, released on March 18, 1997.
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