Friday, 7 December 2012

CD Album Advert Analysis: Coldplay 'X&Y'


This advert is separated into two parts. The first part we clearly see to start with the whole band image. This is the most important element for the record label, as one of Andrews theory was “The demands of the record label will include the needs for lots of close ups of the artist". This is not a close up of the band but it does however follow the principle of using an image of the band so that the target audience will recognize them and hence be interested into the advert. The band members are also staring direct at the viewer so the audience might feel more connected.

The second part contains information about the album so the audience can get the information they need in order to buy the item. The title of the band is the most important as its in bold along with the title of the album. The release date is also in large font size but is not in bold but still is very eye catching. It stands out a lot more due to it having a black background so it will stick out to the audience straight away. It also features the cover of the album next to it which I might do for mine because if you have an image of the album cover it makes it easier for the audience to recognize and find it rather than have to research in it, so they could purchase it quicker.

It also gives the website address at the bottom so that their audience can research them and get more information about their songs. It also displays the name of the record label which is EMI, this will give their target audience more recognition and take more interest as the record label is very professional.

Finally the colour scheme connotes to a metallic and techno feel to the album especially when you can see the front cover being a simple deign which you wouldn't connote for being a rock album which is strange as it is. It indicates to the audience that they might be trying a new approach and therefore will be interested in seeing what it’s like and might be more appealing to them as its different to what they normally do.

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