This document analyzes and summarizes the cover artwork and textual elements of three different album covers: 1) Katy Perry's "One of the Boys" album depicts stereotypical feminine imagery like pink objects but also includes a blue hat to reference the album title. The colors indicate upbeat, feel-good songs aimed at both male and female audiences. 2) Paramore's "Riot" album features graffiti-style writing of the band and album names, implying a punk-rock genre of bold and loud songs with a rebellious spirit. 3) Cheryl Cole's "3 Words" album depicts the artist in a delicate, partially nude pose with the album title written on her body for a

1. CD Cover Textual
Analysis

2. This is the album by Katy Perry called ‘One of the
Boys’ released on June 17th 2008. This studio album
has sold over 5million albums worldwide. The
typography of the albums title is the same for the
artists name however the name has been coloured
blue adhering to the stereotype that boys like blue
where as the artists name is in hot pink. Another
stereotype being adhered here is of woman with
the surrounding pink objects such as the record
player floor, pink outfit, throw on the bench and
the idea of a white picket fence, however the blue
hat connotes ‘One of the Boys’, this is a rather
quirky name for such a old fashioned girly cover.
From the colours used we can tell the majority of
the songs from this album should have an
upbeat, feel good theme. This album would appeal
more for those who are into pop music as Katy
Perry is known for producing songs in that genre.
Considering the title and the presentation of the
album this could be aimed for both a male and
female audience, more over female though. The
name of the artists is positioned at the top and the
album name at the bottom this shows popularity of
the artist herself. Direct eyecontact engages the
audiences. A full body shot of Katy in a seductive
pose furthermore implies this album is aimed for
both genders.

3. This album is by Paramore called ‘Riot’.
Instantly we are drawn to the appearance
of this CD cover by its striking graffiti style
writing, the title is scribbled across many
times as well as the bands nice –
Paramore. This bizarre style of writing
makes the album easily identifiable as it
stands out, paramore are aimed at those
who enjoy punk – rock genre music. The
boldness of the main attraction ‘Riot’ in
red connotes danger, loudness and
boldness implying the variety of the songs
in this album will be likewise. The plain
background makes the writing stand out
much more. The camouflage of the words
in such a way shows Paramore are
rebellious and a sense of creativeness due
to the different sized, shaped and angles
of the writing, this may also be seen in the
songs of the album.

4. This is Cheryl Cole’s album ‘3 words’
released in October 2009. straight away the
audience see a feminine side of Cole as her
body posture is in such a position to seem
nude however it is a medium close up and
all that the audience can see is a delicate
upper half. Despite the net headpiece there
is direct eye contact to the audience. The
typography of the artists name and albums
name too is very feminine and is written on
Cheryl’s body meaning it has a personal
touch to the songs, by having a small font to
the little bit of writing shows more
significance to the artist. As it seems as if
she is nude there is a clash with the head
veil as it covers her face, contradicting
this, the veil implies she is distant from the
audience
Femininity has been used throughout the
album cover, the veil, possibly naked
body, flowers, makeup, therefore from this
we know this is targeted at females and
adheres the stereotypical view on women