Analysing a CD cover- The fray

Analysing a CD cover-

The fray- the fray

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·         The lights on the cover are one of the main aspects of the cover.

·         The fact that the cover has such a dark background makes the bright lights stand out even more. It could connote that the album is going to include serous songs with a lighter feel to them.

·         The blurred people seem like passersby. This could show that the band feel as though everyone around them is moving fast, but their music manages to stand still.

·         The number 2 could connote a feeling of being second best that the band may feel.

·         The bricks help to make the surroundings seem real to the audience.

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·         The word “the” is quite soft and calmly written. This could connote a sense of calmness that could be present in the bands music.

·         The word “FRAY” seems a lot more serious and harsher, which could reflect the other side of the bands album.

Genre-

·         The genre of the album isn’t really elevated in the album.

·         The fact that the album cover as a whole is quite dark, could connote a sense of a more serious and deeper genre of music such as: rock.

Target audience-

·         The seriousness of the album cover may appeal to an older audience who like having to look deeper to find their answer to a question.

Mode of address-

·         The tone created is quite dark and mysterious, but in some ways, the light helps to lift the mood of the cover.

Name-

·         The fact that the band have decided to self title their album, could show the audience just how much they believe in their music.- therefore almost persuading the audience to believe in them as well.

Representation-

·         Class isn’t really represented on the cover, but the fact that the cover is quite complex, could suggest that it represents someone from an upper class.