Magazine Advert Analysis 5 - Sandhya Gulsin

This is the advert for the Kings of Leon album 'Only by the Night'. When seeing this poster I instantly noticed that the same image was used on the Album cover. This allows the audience to find a common link between the two. The same font is used throughout the poster showing consistency and I find this very simplistic yet visually appealing as the image maintains the viewers’ attention. The album name is placed under the image but supports its colours, suggesting the connection between the two. The image itself contains an illusion value combining sections of each band member’s face alongside what appears to be an owl. Owls are commonly known for being in there prime at night, both awake and aware. This links the title of the album to the imagery. Although the release date is placed at the bottom of the page its vibrant red colour will appear from afar to the audience.

Magazine Advert Analysis 4 - Sandhya Gulsin

My fourth advert Analysis is of Florence and the Machines Tour promotion poster. Although it doesn't focus on Album covers, I felt it was effective to evaluate the common links and differences between the two types of posters.The font used for “Florence + the machine” is the same font used in all of Florence and the machines album covers and posters, this shows a common trend to the target audience in which they are then likely to make links. The Cosmic Love tour is placed directly under in a different font showing the connection yet it stands out on its own. The text colour is white and maintains throughout. I feel this works well as it does not draw attention away from the main image. The main image shows Florence placed on a prop of the moon which is encouraged in the video of Cosmic love. It is very powerful in showing mystery and would link well visually to a cosmic world. The tour dates are shown below the image and contact numbers also are placed directly under making it only visible to see when close-up. This differs to an Album cover as the placement of dour dates and locations would normally be visual space or show respected critique reviews.

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