1. The main feature on the cover of the cd
album for The Klaxons, Is a central image
of a cat wearing a U.S navy jump suit. This
is effective as it represents the
individuality of the indie genre. Indie is
short for independence and this is clearly
represented through the idea of a cat
wearing a jumpsuit. The image is
represented centrally on the album to
show that the figure is the most important
figure on the cover and is used to attract
the audiences attention.
The mis en scene of the figure on the
album is also effective as the figure is
dressed in a orange jump suit which is a
bright colour and would attract the eye of
an audience. The cat figure is also
represented holding a nasa like helmet
and could represent the band out of this
world. This can also play on the theme of
the individuality in indie music as the flag
and helmet could represent that the cats
have taken over the world or that we are
all equal to the animals.
The title of the band is placed In a
bright yellow stamp type bubble. The
fact that the bubble is yellow is used to
attract the audience attention onto the
bright colour and also may show that
the information in the box is
important. The yellow bubble contains
the name of the artist and name of the
album. This is not used as much to
effect as the title of the album and
band is written in a unclear and
childlike font. The font can also be
used to represent individuality as the
writing is child like and unclear font.
The fact that the band are not
represented in the album cover can
be used to effect as it can represent
that the band are now a well
recognized band and the target
audience should now know enough
about the artist. The album followed
a nationwide mercury prize won by
the band which also shows that the
band are known world wide.
The back of the album cover follows on from
the front cover as it represents a camera shot
from the opposite side of the front image
taken. The tracks to the album are written in a
white font over the plain blue wall which is
also used to make the text stand out amongst
the background. The font to the text is also
follows the code of the text of the cover as the
font is very similar and individualistic

2. The background to the album can be used to
attract the audience as the background is
produced in a bright green colour which is
used to grab the attention of the audience to
the album cover. The background also
features a digital 8 figure which can also be
used to relate back to the ‘Great Escape’ title
of the album as it can represent the time
base relating to the great escape theme.
The title of the band and album is also
effective as it stands out from the
bright coloured background to make
the text easy to read and attracting.
The title and name of the band is
written at the top and centrally on the
album cover which is also used to
attract an audience and stand out on
the cover of the album. The great
escape title of the band, is also used
effectively and it is based on a hit single
contained on the album. The
representation of the band name “The
Rifles”, also follows a trend set through
all advertisements of the band. For
example the text is written in the same
format on all cd covers and posters
advertising the band.
The band “The Rifles” are not clearly
represented on the cover of their album
although figures of the band members are
presented over the bright green
background. The figures are also
represented in carrying the music
instruments that they play in the band
which shows that the figures are used to
represent the band although the bands
images is filled In a black colour. The fact
that the band are filled in a black colour
can also be used to represent that the
band are also a world recognized band
and do not need to be presented to the
audience for an audience to know that is
them. The image of the bad is also based
centrally on the cover of the cd which is
also used to represent that the figures are
most important on the front of the cd
album.
The back of the cd album is plain and is used to make it
easy for the audience to read and recognise the tracks
featured on the album. The background of the album is
in a black fill and the text is filled in a white colour which
again makes it easy for the audience to read and notice
which songs feature on the album. The tracks are based
centrally on the back of the album and makes the back
of the cd more simple and plain. There is also
information on the product and distribution of the cd
and also represents the bands online website.

3. The main/central feature of the cover of the “One Night Only” album is a mid shot of the
five members of the band. The most important and vocalist member of the group is also
central to all five members to grab most focus from the audience. Mis en scene Is used
effectively in the image as the indie genre is presented to the audience via the costume
presented by the band. The band are featured in lose neck clothes and also in skinny type
jeans wearing more vintage clothes. This is effective in representing an indie image to their
target audience. The hair of the band is also long and messy which is also common
throughout the indie genre. The fact that the band are also all together on the cover of the
cd could represent unity within the band and to take the limelight off of the lead vocalist
who commonly features in the bands music videos.
The title of the band features on the
cover of the cd and stands out to the
audience as the font is filled white
over a black background. The font of
the text is also based I bold text
which also stands out. The title of
the band is based at the top of the
cover although the title of the album
does not feature. The title of the
band being presented at the top of
the cover could be effective as it can
attract an audience eye or could
stand out when placed in a row of
cd’s.
The product company also feature
in a small logo on the cover of the
cd which but does not take any
attention away from the rest of the
cd cover.
The back of the cd features a central
image of a completely smashed up
room as it features smashed up music
instruments. The mis en scene of the
room could represent the middle class
as it is a untidy, dirty room. The room
could also represent what it is like
seeing the music band performance.
The tacks on the album are also filled
in a white colour font over a black
background which allows the text to
stand out and be easily read. Text on
the product and distribution of the
product also features on the back of
the cd in small text which represent
the text is unimportant.

4. The central image to the cd cover, “Science and Faith”, features an image of two
hands clenched together. The fact that the fists together are presented in ‘blood
brothers’ style, could relate back to the title of the album. The hands clenched
together could represent unity within the band and audience and relates back to the
word ‘faith’. The hands are also of different races which can also be used to
represent the unity of others and could represent the ‘science’ in the title of the
album. The hands also seem as if on is a mans and the other a female hand. This
could also work to represent love/unity of two and relate back to the title, “Science
and Faith”.
The title of the band features centrally
and at the top of the page which is
effective in grabbing the attention of
the audience. The title of the album
also features below the title of the
band although the text is in a smaller
font which shows it is less important.
The title of the album ‘Science and
Faith’ is also the name of a track of
the album which is common
throughout general cd covers. The back of the cd also relates to
the front of the album as the
hands are again together
although the hand are in a
different position. The back of the
cd features all tracks on the
album but at the top right to the
album. The band website and
information on the product and
distribution of the company also
feature on the back cover but are
placed in a small font and out of
the way so that the audiences
eye is not taken away from the
main image and tracks on the
album.