Magazine Analysis- 3

This advert iv picked is completely different from the other two I have analysed. The first obvious difference is the layout and font style used. The title is positioned in the top left hand cover and is separate from the image itself. The titles meaning links well with the photograph being showed as its elsewhere, therefore a bomb or casualty could be happening somewhere else and we don't even know about it. This could relate to the album itself as it could be a hint to what the songs are all about. I like how creative this photograph is as it gives some meaning to the cover and makes you wonder what its all about as the front cover is interesting and eye catching because of the colours used and also the drawings that are included in the photograph. This photograph doesn't really relate to the type of genre im doing but I found it interesting to look at and different to other adverts you find. It doesn't use much information on it but this shows how simple an advert can be and still be effective on the viewers. At the bottom of the page its quite plain and simple, using blacks and whites for the explosion that then floats into the air and opens up with all these different colours and drawings of various objects that people use to harm one another. The back ground is a plain light purple colour to make the main focus of the photograph stand out.

The font used for the title is clear and simple which connects with the picture as its simple laid out but in the main photograph it is very busy and uses many different pictures all in one. The font is kept simple as its vital for the reader to be able to see it as it gives them the name of the album. I will make sure that on my advert all my information will be clear and easy to read. This advert uses no data's or numbers or any extra information except the title as I think the artist/artists wants to get their name across and if the reader likes what they see they should just go buy the album straight away with no inside knowledge of what's going to be in the album. I personally would put a bit more information on the advert so the reader knows more about the new band im making, because as a new band you need to get your best look and information across to the audience before anyone knows about you properly. This advert is a risky move and it wouldn't be something I would consider doing at this stage.

I prefer an album cover or advert that uses a photograph of my band members, however this works well for this artist. The elements used in the photograph work well with the genre of the artist which is Funk, alternative Hip Hop and alternative Rock. They include particular words in the photograph that connect back to their album which I think is a good idea as it incorporates all parts of the advert and is a clever way to get across to the reader.