2. KASABIAN
The artwork used for the album is dark and only uses simple
colours such as black and white which relates to their image.
The album artwork is unique because it differs in colour based
on which country the album is purchased. For example, the
British version is black and white, the American version is black
and blue and the Japanese ultimate version is silver and white.
This is a unique selling point because it allows the hardcore
fans to purchase all copies as they will see it as a collectors item.
In the UK Kasabian released a limited edition version which is
doubled sided dual disc and has a glow in the dark feature. The
dual disc consisted of a DVD which shows documentaries of
the band, live performances and casting of music videos. This
persuades the fans to go out and buy a physical version , so
they get that extra DVD add on , rather than the standard
normal version on iTunes. With this limited edition copy , the
super fans will buy this to ensure they have all the different
version of this album to treasure and keep.
3. THE LIBERTINES
The libertines have produced two albums of which the artwork is
shown to the left. Both albums use the same typography which
makes it recognisable to the public and is unique to the band. This is
a common convention for Indie rock bands as most bands we have
researched use the same fonts throughout.
The images The Libertines have used has a strong meaning to them
as ‘up the bracket’ shows rioting which shows their rebellious
lifestyles as we know Pete Doherty has been in prison. This then
leads on to The Libertines second album which is a photo taken at
the ‘Freedom gig’ on the 8th Oct 2003 when Pete Doherty got
reunited with the band hours after his release from prison. Doherty
went on to perform at the special gig which was set up to celebrate
his ‘freedom’ and reuniting with The Libertines. The image is very
unique and emotional which will be recognised by the super fans
who are pleased to see The Libertines making music again.
4. ARCTIC MONKEYS
The album cover for the Arctic Monkeys first album is a photo of
Chris McClure, who is a friend of a band, the photo was taken in
the early hours of the morning in Liverpool. The image caused
controversy as it was seen as ‘reinforcing the idea that smoking is
okay’. It can be argued that this portrays the bands image as being
defiant which connotes the lifestyle of a rock band.
In contrast to their first album the Arctic Monkeys latest album
artwork is an image of vocal lines which can be seen as a way to
show the public that they are concentrating on their music more.
You can argue that this goes against the conventions of a rock band
as they rely on their scruffy look.
5. OASIS
The cover is a picture of two men passing each other on Berwick Street in
London's Soho. The two men are London DJ Sean Rowley and album
producer Owen Morris. The location was chosen because the street was a
popular location for record shops at the time. This album is in contrast with
the ‘Definitely Maybe’ album as it shows a London street
The photograph on the front cover of the album was taken in guitarist Paul
'Bonehead' Arthurs' house. A picture of Rodney Marsh (footballer) can be
seen on the cover and a television showing a scene from the film The Good,
the Bad and the Ugly. It can be argued that the album has an American feel
to it which would link with the huge success this album had in America
selling over 1,000,000 copies.
6. THE KOOKS
Both of the album covers use dark colours which is similar to the Artic
Monkeys cover as they have used also used a dark theme. However, the
kooks have used red and black font which separates the band name
which is in black and the title name which is in red. Also we have
noticed that the artwork we have researched have featured instruments
which we know is a strong connection to indie rock music.
This image shows the four band members waiting outside a club called
‘Konk’ which is their album title. This can be linked with the party
lifestyle which again is a key theme throughout rock bands as they are
seen by the public as rule breakers and defiant. This is supported by the
Libertines and Arctic Monkeys as their album covers also portray the
way of life of a rock band which is ‘sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll’.
