Analysis of CD covers

Analysis of CD covers

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  Scott Wells
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  Madonna-MDNA The colour gradient used across the image creates a different dimension as Madonna is known for when she was younger it is almost a representation that she is back and The overall look of is bringing her style of pop back to the the album creates modern market. a very edgy overall look for the album and what songs are on it. The close up of herself allows the audience to identify who exactly she is. The vivid colours used are the popular colours which are associated with the genre of Pop, The bold title is in white so it can be clearly to stand our from the identified as being background so it is clear part of that genre. to the audience. It still withholds the line aspect of which the larger When comparing this album image does so it links the cover to her past ones you two together. can see that Madonna has been modernised and has adapted to the market that is around today.
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  Jessie J –Who You Are The close up of Jessie J indicates a part of her style, edgy and contemporary. The contrasting colours The overall look of of black and white have the album is quite been used to really make serious in a way due her stand on the cover so to the actual image the album itself can be used, accompanied seen amongst others and by the colours. also makes her a statement which can be reinforced by the make up used. Even though the title of the album is The actual title of the album smaller than the is ‘Who You Are’ which artists name, by it almost justifies why she is being positioned positioned the way she is. underneath the large text you automatically Name of the artist is bold and a look at it when you contrasting colour to make it read the text above. stand out more to the audience.
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  Despite the coverof the album looking quite JLS - Evolution serious, the images still withhold that boy band, pop feel. So you know that their music can be predicted to be from the pop genre, which is reinforced by previous songs released by the band. By having the title of the album and the name of The mid close up of all the band in a striking four boys allow the red, it allows it to pop audience to clearly out of the image, identify who is in the captivating the band and also a little audiences attention. bit of their own person style due to the outfits that can be seen which can allow the audience to get a feel for what the music on the The name ‘Evolution’ album could be like. almost feels like the group have grown and have changed All of the boy’s eyes really accordingly to how the pop out of the cover, really market has developed making the viewer focus on to be. their faces. Even though Ortise has sunglasses on the fact that they’re black makes him stand out due to the colours of them and his skin contrasting. The effect of this really makes the girls ‘go wild’ for the boys as it entices their good looks and charms.