1. Analysing Digipaks

2. Kasabian - Empire
This is Kasabians digipak for their album ‘Empire’ the feature image is a hand drawn
picture of a king which looks as if it has been taken from a playing card as there is a
little sign in either corner which has a capital ‘K’ and a club sign which again represents
the playing card theme , however it can be argued that the ‘K’ is representing the first
letter of their band name ‘Kasabian’. This image is used very cleverly as the name of
the album and the image on the digipak link very well for example a King would own
an empire therefore the link.
A main image of the band itself has not
been featured which suggests that as a band
their image is not as important as their music
therefore they would rather concentrate on
their music than focus on their image and
fame. This is a trait of many indie/rock bands
as it appeals to their fans who do not like
commercial and manufactured bands and by
Kasabian not featuring on the cover shows
that they are trying to encourage the idea of
music being the most important factor.

3. Kanye West – My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy
This is Kanye West’s Digipak for ‘My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy’ , This digipak is very
detailed as we can see from the three images above. The first image shows how Kanye’s name has been
written across the four panels using different objects to spell out his name these objects used look very
arty and high class which could reflected Kanye’s interests. It can be argued that Kanye’s personality is
reflected through these images and that there is an art and fashion feel to it. The second image shows the
full layout of the digipak , Kanye has featured five different posters which can be slotted into the front to
act as the front cover which is shown in the third picture therefore is giving his fans the chance to change
the front cover . The posters featured also relate to a different video of a song which is featured on the
album. The pictures on the album are all very weird and strange and could even possibly relate to lyrics
which are featured on tracks in the album. Kanye has very cleverly chosen these images as they may
reflect many things such as beliefs , interest and opinions but they also allow his fans to relate with him
and possibly allow them to share and engage the same interest as him either through art or fashion.

4. Rihanna - Loud
This is the digipak for Rihanna’s album Loud , it is very evident that Rihanna is all about her
image as she is the main feature of this album which is shown through very large close up
images of her face. The red lipstick signifies both her innocence and beauty and also the red
hair could signify a sign of attractiveness and beauty as the colour is closely linked with love.
The close ups show that she takes pride in her appearance and that she doesn't shy away
from the camera. The album cover is obviously more aimed at the female audience due to
her hair and make up being a main feature however as Rihanna uses the colours red which
are linked with love the male audience also have to be considered and that her physical
appearance comes across as very sexy not only can we see red lipstick but also the bare
shoulder this combined creates a sexual interest and will appeal to the male audience. The
whole theme throughout is closely linked with love and romance and from the image on the
back three panels we can see a high angle shot of Rihanna which reflects her vulnerability
and that maybe she has been let down in love. In this image Rihanna is laying very
innocently in a field of red roses which we can be related to love she is also wearing white
which reflects purity and gives an angelic feel to the photo.