4. Furthermore, the artist’s image
is actually layered on top of the
text which means the actual
sight of her is more stunning and
important than the name itself.
The outfit the artist is wearing is
unconventional and minimal.
This could perhaps suggest that
she is ‘stripped’ down and this
album could be more open and
personal.
The title of the album is at the
bottom right corner which again,
makes the image of the artist
stand out and also suggests that
the artist is more important than
the album name, having
confidence that by seeing the
artist, you would want to buy
the album.
The simplicity of the plain
background makes everything
else stand out even more as we
pay more attention to the artist
and the text.
This album cover really does
present the ‘star image’ of the
artist using the low angle shot of
the artist. The cover looks up at
her, making her look powerful
and important.
The artist’s name is put in bold
font and colour at the very top
of the album, promoting the
artist the most.
Beyoncé's title font is very
unique to her and different to
every other artists name.
5. Name and album name is
presented
The name of the artist is
unique to their genre and
them selves.
Colour red and death
are associated.
As usual a list of
songs are presented
at the back
Challenges conventions as there is
actually not a picture of the actual artist.
This represents the value that the artist
values music more than image.
6. Kendrick lamar
The main image is cut in polaroid
fashion, which promotes the
idea of originality.
The album promotes a more personal theme. Through
the use of the average family car, parked in an
ordinary neighbourhood could be the artist showing
the audience where he grew up, which could tell us
that the album is also personal.
The background is a worn-white
colour, which makes everything
that has been layered on top of
it stand out even more.
The use of the worn-white and
the fake crinkles at the top of
the image shows a degree of
wear and tear, which could be
sued to hint at perhaps an
unsettling album.
The text is written in graffiti-like
style, which hints at a hip-
hop/rap genre. It is written fairly
small compared with the main
image but the font colour makes
it stand out.
7. The bands name is
written on the front
cover- tells the
audience who made
the album etc.
This album art is from the band that inspired my artists to go into indie rock and create
music. There fore my band represents very similar values to arctic monkeys. Arctic monkeys
have added to my bands collective identity there fore they have decided to create a group
and become prosumers.
This album art is very simple as of the way there is just a picture of a man smoking in a plain
white shirt with the black and white filter over him. He is giving a direct mode of address by
looking directly at the audience. Direct mode of address.
Looks as if he is
enjoying his
ciggerete
8. Now we see the man with
his hand on his head
looking a little down and
stressed about something
which could be the reason
he is smoking
Ciggeretes are usually
associated with stress
and connote sadness.
As of doing this the band have
proved that the album art they
used is not ‘simple’ and is
rather sophisticated in terms
of the message they may be
trying to send to their
audience.
The list of songs are neatly
placed in the corner so
that they are not in the
way of the image, which
means the album creators
wanted to show the image
9. Artist’s name is
clear on the CD
cover.
Medium close-
up shot of
artist on cover.
We can clearly
see her ‘image’.
Name of album is clear on CD
cover.
Bright, sunny
background
contrasts with her
solemn
expression.
Peter Pan collared
blouse is indicative
of ‘indie style’.
Straight
expressionless
face. This
expression would
not be found on a
CD cover for a
pop artist.
10. After analysing album arts…
Similarities
• The name of the album art
and the name of artist is
most likely to be in the front
cover.
• There may be an image of
the artist
• There is always a hidden
message or a
representation of the artists
value.
Differences
• Every album art is specific
to its genre
• The font used for the album
name or artist name is very
unique
• Different values
• Represents different genres
