The CD digipack uses simple colors and images that represent the folk and indie music genres. Tattoo designs on the cover, album art, and CD relate the album's themes to romance and the artist's personal experiences. Frank Turner is the only character depicted alone, reflecting the solo nature of his music and the emotional themes of the album. Technical elements like the painted effect on the back cover blend cohesively and match the rustic style.

1. Frank Turner – Tape Deck Heart Digipack Analysis
Iconography – The colours used throughout the Cd digipack could be seen as recognisable
within the folk and indie or acoustic genres of music, as they are simplistic and match the casual
themes within the music. Additionally the use of the images of the tattoo designs on the CD
cover, album leaflet and the CD itself, and also especially the faint image of the grim reaper in
the background of the album leaflet could connote the influence of rock music as well as the
possible dark themes which arise within the artist’s music within the album. The use of the last
images within the tattoos specifically the hearts, relate to the content and the songs within the
album itself hinting that they could be influenced by romance.
Album Cover Album Leaflet CD Back of Album
Characters - The only character present within the whole
of the digipack is the artist, Frank Turner by himself. This
could probably reflect the genre of music which the artist
is known for, that of which he usually performs by himself
either with a guitar or piano. The portrait of the artist itself
shows him to be facing away from the audience, possibly
reflecting the emotional themes or attributes which
feature within the music on the album. The images of
tattoos and the lyrics on the album leaflet link with the
artist as it is clear that they are personal to him, and make
the album appear to be something which is based on the
artist’s personal experiences and influences.
Lily Wilkinson
Technical and Audio Codes -
The image on the back of the
album of the artist has been
edited in such an effect
which gives the impression
as if it has been painted
giving it a rustic effect, and
also blending in well with the
ongoing colour scheme and
style of the album. The style
of text used is consistent
throughout the CD digipack,
and it is very simplistic
matching in with the overall
theme and style of the
album, as well as linking in
with the simplistic style of
music which the artist
produces.
Setting – The colour
scheme of burgundy and
beige colours match well
with the ongoing theme
of the CD digipack. By
using the nude colour
throughout, the designs
of the tattoos on the
front cover and also on
the album leaflet, look as
if they have been printed
onto skin, this gives the
album a much more
personal affect, showing
that it has elements
which are based of the
artist’s personal life.
Specifically on the album
leaflet the image of the
grim reaper is fairly faint
in contrast to the lyrics
which are a much darker
colour making them
stand out even more and
gives them the
appearance to be fairly
important to the artist.
Narrative – The multiple images used on the CD cover, the CD
insert and actual CD itself all have the appearance of tattoo
designs which could be related to the artist himself and his usual
acoustic folk style of music. The use of these images could show
there to be a contrast to the usual style of folk or acoustic styles,
and possibly portray the artist’s music to have elements within it
which are possibly influenced by the rock genre. The use of the
quote on the CD leaflet is referencing to a popular song of the
artist’s which features on the album. The faint appearance of the
grim reaper on the back of the lyrics links to the possible dark
themes of death which could have had an influence on the music
within the album.