2. The Bands logo is
venter to the album
and is presented in
Aztec/hieroglyphic
text which connects
with the tribal
costume the two
band members are
dressed in. The album
name is not printed
on the front
cover, but is on the
smaller pink sticker in
the corner. This
suggests the bands
name/brand comes
first and foremost
over anything else.
The two band
members are dressed
in aborigine style
with feather, face
paint, Aztec scarfs
and bright colours.
This suggests the
band is unorthodox
and individual. Both
men are staring into
the distant with a
solemn look upon
their faces.
Parental guidance sticker is used as not only a
warning but also as to attract the bands
audience as a vital genre characteristic is
rebellion and youth.
3. The background setting of this album cover is the sea and the beach, a typical genre
characteristic of being at one with nature. The moon is in-between the two males
on the front above the logo connoting a sense of unity and drawing attention to the
focal point of the band name. The sun is setting behind them suggesting the close
to something or calming and relaxing feelings. The theme of pink is consistent
throughout linking to the setting sun, connoting calm and peacefulness.
4. The group of young
people are again dressed
in unorthodox and
individual Aztec style
clothing and have their
backs turned to the
camera maybe
suggesting they have
turned their backs on
conventional
society, each looking out
to the sea. They are
standing in the sea
suggesting , again, a link
with nature and
peacefulness. It could be
suggested they are
performing some sort of
ritual as there is fire and
they seem to be
throwing something into
the ocean. This pink and
blue horizon suggest
peace and freedom.
The track names are
printed at the top in
small and modest
fonts, however clearly
visible. The group are
looking to the horizon
which is where the track
names are located
suggesting that the
tracks are enlightening
and meaningful, the
individuals looking
towards them as if they
were magical and
unearthly.
5. The inside cover is in a black and white lens connoting vintage and nostalgic
themes, typical of the genre. The image is of the two band members burning money
suggesting the band are against consumerism and material gain but instead live for their
music and nature. They are both topless again not believing in material gain by wearing
designer brands. The aboriginal theme is continued through the band members
necklaces, the spear, the blood they are covered in and their scruffy hair. The member on
the right is wearing a hat, again not conforming to society's normal uniform. The white
text at the side of the image is wishing thank you to all involved in the album and naming
the production and development companies.
6. The CD itself is made to appear very vintage (similar to the style of old vinyl’s) and
contains the bands name and the name of the album. It’s florescent coral pink colour
contrast with the black and white photograph and stay in keeping with the sunset and
pink theme throughout.
7. Inside there is a fold-out
booklet which contains the
lyrics to all of the songs. The
lyrics are made to look handwritten in a childish and
scribbly font. This maintains
the theme of vintage and
youth (linking to tracks such
as ‘Time to Pretend’ and
‘Kids.’) It appears on worn
looking parchment paper
linking back to the Aztec
motif throughout.
