CD COVER ANALYSIS

DRAKES TAKE CARE

Also, from his surroundings you can infer a mature approach within his music. The use of warm colours shows more of a loving side within his songs rather than anger.

Drake decided to take a very simplistic approach to his Take Care album cover, being relevant to the musical content. Within his album bases his songs on heartbreak and past relationships. The artists position evokes a sense reflection which is reinstated within his songs. The dark clothing evokes a sense of grief where as the candle could signify hope.

The choice of font links with the overall style of the album cover, as it looks as though the artist is writing a letter and had written Take Care. Possibly to the one who the songs are directed to.

The inclusion of the gold, the watch, pen, chain, font etc implicate riches and wealth.

By the cover being plain, and not busy it illustrates the slow pace of music.

The simplistic theme and use of colours are consistent from front to back. The song titles indicate the genre of the album and theme.

The lack of images show that the music is the most important thing and has meaning.

The use of dark colours evoke a sense of sadness which relates to his songs

ONE DIRECTIONS TAKE ME HOME

The use of their logo so that fans can easily identify their albums

The use of black and white creates emphasis on the red phone box, showing the theme of the album It could also be inferred as a reference to the British TV Drama Doctor Who. The distinctive red phone box is used to represent the bands home country, being the UK, relating to the album name

The mise en scene symbolises their music as it is joyous. The band appear to be messing about showing their playfulness and character as a group.

MIKAS LIFE IN CARTOON MOTION

The use of different objects allow the artists fans to have insight on his personality and things he likes. For example pizza. Also, this gives the audience a sense of connection as they are such ordinary objects. It may also show that his music is open to all. All the cartoon figures link to the songs By the artists image and name being central within the cover it not only creates attention but also reminds us of a mind map, of what makes him.

The use of bright colours show that the artist is bold and different in style of music. The font has a childish undertone to it which fits the theme and looks like its been handwritten reinstating the personal element to the album. The colours used within the album cover are said in the song Grace Kelly The use of cartoons not only relates to the theme and album name but illustrates the artists childish character evoked within his music.