The cover is for a country and western band called the old armadillos.

The use of desert scenes was intended to add a “dusty” theme, while the cowboy hat on the gun added the western theme.

The tree scene used was to imply a hospitable place, but still keeping the dusty desert theme going.

The western desert theme was to tie in with the name, old armadillos. Armadillos are often found in desert areas so the theme worked well with the title.

The gun signified western places because cowboy films usually involve a rifle or two at some point. The cowboy hat is always featured, the two together are designed to paint a picture of cowboy film style places, and the music often heard there.