MAGAZINE ANALYSIS

CONVENTIONS OF AN ALBUM

The advert should follow the same theme as the album.

The largest text should be the artist name, the second largest should be the album title and the final largest text should be the “new album”.

The most popular songs will be listed in the “includes” section.

It’ll also include the web address, label name and possible where you can buy it and if they’ve got any tour information.

KIDS IN GLASS HOUSES - PEACEThe album name is bigger then the artist name. This is different to other adverts as the artist name is usually bigger. The colour is a pinky, red colour which stands out on the advert and catches the users eyes.

The artist name is in the same font as the album name, this follows the conventions of album adverts as they are consistent. The writing is black and is also bold on the page.

The artwork found on the advert is the same as the album artwork. This makes the advert consistent as it follows on what the album is like. The artwork used it also very colour and stands out on the page.

All the writing below which includes where you can buy it, the types you can buy and what is includes all descend in size of important. They’re also in black and one part is in red to point out “it’s a new album”.

The link sends the fans to find out more about the band.

KIDS IN GLASS HOUSES - PEACE

I like the fact that the advert is bright and includes a small element of the album on it with the artwork. I also like the colour scheme used as it just shows what that band it like.

What I don’t like about this advert is the fact that the album title is bigger then the artist title. This isn’t following the conventions and certain people may believe that is the artist title when it’s the album name.

The elements I would/wouldn’t use in my advert is I wouldn’t have the album name bigger then the artist and I would use the album artwork in the advert to show who the album belongs too.

PEARL JAM – LIGHTNING BOLT

The artist name is in a bold white colour to stand out on the black background. The font is consistent throughout the whole advert. Its placed in the middle of the advert so it’s the centre of attention.

The album title is in a small version of the main artist name. It is spaced out below the artist title so it starts and ends in the same place. The colouring of the font is red which also stands out on the black background and also matches the album artwork.

The artwork used in the advert is the same artwork which is used on the album. This shows the consistency from the album to the advert. This also means people may remember the artwork better so they’ll find it in store easier.

The other writing on the page descends in size and has the same colour scheme as the rest of the advert. It also includes how it features certain singles. The website is included for further information on the band.

PEARL JAM – LIGHTNING BOLT

I like the fact the album artwork is largely presented along the top of the magazine. This leaps out to the audience because it’s a large piece of artwork along the top. I also like the colour scheme follows the artwork colours which are Red and White. I also like the boldness of the album name and font title. There is nothing negative about this advert.

For my album I would use the idea of the artwork being bold on the page, possibly going from one side of the page to the other. I would also like the idea of using similar colours to in the artwork and making the album and font stand out along with the album artwork.

WE ARE THE IN CROWD – WEIRD KIDS

The top of the page has a photo of the band. This gives the readers a view into who made the album. The photo shoot that, that photo was taken will have the same photo shoot, shots in the album itself.

The artist title is in the middle just below the band photo. This introduces the band. The font use has a youth feel as they’re a young band. The white stands out on the background apart from the “O” which blends in slightly with the female artists top.

This gives the viewer a sight of what the front of the album looks like. This doesn’t stand out as much as the band photo along the top. The album font is the same as the artist font which shows the consistency.

There are album reviews by different magazines giving their opinions on the album. This allows the reader to read about the album and see how good or bad it is.

The small writing matches the album reviews while the “Out Now” matches the artist name. It also includes the production company's logo and a location where you can buy it.

WE ARE THE IN CROWD – WEIRD KIDS

I like the fact the font explains the type of band they’re, how they’re a rather young band and the font explains that. I also like the ideas of the reviews along the side from the different magazines.

The things I don’t like are the fact the album artwork and name isn’t clear and doesn’t stand out on the advert. I also don’t like the way the band are along the top, this takes the users eyes off the advert and straight onto the band image at the top.

In my advert I would use the idea of having reviews from other magazines and use a font to explain the album off a bit better. I would avoid having a band photo on their as I believe this takes the users eye away from what they’re advertising which is the album and puts it on the band photo.

GLAMOUR OF THE KILL - SAVAGES

The artist name spans the top of the advert page. This titles the page with the artist name. The font matches the font used on the album which adds consistency. The font they’ve used also shows how the band is rather heavy. The black colour stands out on the grey/white background.

The album artwork is bang in the middle. This adds the attention to the album to see what it looks like. It also stands out on the background meaning people will notice is easier.

The album title is in the same font as used on the album just in black rather then white. This stands out on the background and stays consistent throughout the advert to album.

The smaller writing below is in simple writing so it don’t overpower the main titles. This tells you what types you can get it on and allows you to find out about them on facebook.

GLAMOUR OF THE KILL - SAVAGES

I like how the title is across the top standing out on the page. It also has the album in the middle showing what is looks like rather then just the artwork. The font consistency is also good as it matches the album font. I also like how it explains the different forms of album you can get it in eg: limited edition (500 copies). There was no negative elements I found.

In my album advert I like the idea of having the formats it is available in and also how the artist and album name are in the same font as seen on the album.

PANIC! AT THE DISCO – PRETTY ODDThe artist name is titled along the top and is in a wacky colour and font design. This shows how the band are which is wacky and colourful. The artist name stands out on the advert as it seems 3D on the page.

The background is set around the album artwork. This links the advert to how the album was made and the design they used. This allows the readers to see the consistency from the album to the advert.

The album is used in the advert in the middle. This adds the album feel to the advert as its all over the page about the album.

The smaller font is in a white to stand out on the plum background. It also explains the new songs and where the album is available to order.

PANIC! AT THE DISCO – PRETTY ODD

I like how the background isn’t just plain it links in with what the album is and how the design all links together. I also like how the font is so wacky and shows how the band really are. I can find nothing negative about this album advert.

I would use a font which explains what the band are like and how the album is represented. I would also use a background to link with the album.