Front Cover Analysis

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This is my analysis of the front cover that i chose to analyse of a music magazine.

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Page 1: Front Cover Analysis

This text has got a white background which

makes them stand out which allows the read

to see them and know who else the magazine

contains

Although this text is the same size as the one

above the colour of it is red which makes it

stand out suggesting that is has some

importance to the reader.

The largest text on the front cover of the

magazine straight away shows who the main

content of the magazine is going to be about.

The word ‘MUSE’ is in block capitals which

makes it stand out the reader and also

matches with the main image on the front.

The ‘Q’ logo is cracked suggesting that it has

been smashed by the lead singer of muse with

his guitar. Although it distorts the logo slightly

it is very common logo and can be recognised

easily.

The main image on the front of the magazine

is of the lead singer of muse he is wearing a

black and red jacket which fits in with the

colour scheme on the front of the magazine.

Just above the title there is a quote which

from it placement on the front cover suggests

that it is from the lead singer, which gives the

readers an idea into what the main content of

the magazine will be about.

With the front of the magazine having a dark

background the best colour to stand out is

white. The words, ‘The Beatles’ is in block

capitals but not as big as the main title ‘MUSE’

but is slightly larger than other text on the

cover. This suggests that the magazine will

contain content on The Beatles, which will

make this edition of the magazine apply to a

wider audience.

Just underneath ‘The Beatles’ there is an

image of them which shows they might have

some importance within the magazine. If the

reader was not recognising them from the

photo, the image has a white border around

which connects with the colour of their name.

Page 2: Front Cover Analysis

The ‘Q’ logo on the Lana Del Rey edition is just

the same as normal, it is large and red and

stands out and popular and recognisable logo

for the readers to notice.

The word ‘Bloody’ at the bottom of the

magazine relates to the bloody dripping down

her head so we know the rhetorical question

being asked is related to Lana Del Rey.

The white of her dress can suggest that she is

pure and innocent; although this contrast with

the blood dripping down her head can suggest

that maybe she might not be as innocent as

she appears and there is a little bit more to

her.

‘KINGS OF LEON’ in big block capitals is

suggesting there will be a story about them

inside. This makes this addition stand out to a

wider audience as there will be people who

buy the magazine for the fact they are Kings

of Leon fans.

The large text saying ‘Lana Del Rey’ stands out

to the audience as it is in bright pink on a light

background. It is also the largest text on the

page and it connects with the main image

which is Lana Del Rey. This tells the audience

that the main story will be about her. The font

of the text is quick unique and different which

could suggest that she is quite unique and

different. This makes her more interesting to

the reader.

The main image is of Lana Del Rey, who is a

new artist and is in the main stream magazine

because she can appeal to a wide range of

audience. She is standing in a very open pose

which is suggest that she has very open

personality and her music will be open to a

wide audience.

Page 3: Front Cover Analysis

Lady Gaga is written in capitals across the

main image which is the largest text on the

cover. By doing this the magazine is showing

the readers that the main content in the

magazine will be based on Lady Gaga. The

colour of the text is white which stands out on

imagine and on the dark background. It also

contrasts with black of what she is wearing.

‘Has RISEN’ is underlined and in italic just

smaller underneath the work GAGA, the word

‘Risen’ is suggesting something new and the

readers will find out inside.

There is a list of artists at the bottom of the

pages as well, which compared to the rest of

the text is quite small. It shows to the reader

that is who else is contained in magazine.

Although the text is small, it is black on a

white background so it is easy to read and

stands out.

The ‘Q’ logo on the Lady Gaga edition is just

the same as normal, it is large and red and

stands out and popular and recognisable logo

for the readers to notice.

She stands out very well on

the cover as her white hair

and plain skin contrast with

the black trousers she is

wearing and the black

glove. The black clothing

also matches the dark

heavy make up on her

eyes. The black of her

clothing is suggesting is

mysterious and secretive;

although the colour is

white which suggests that

she isn’t as dark and

mysterious as she may

come across.

‘GORILLAS’ is written in black capitals and

circled out on the front which suggests there

is a main story about them inside. It allows a

wider range of readers to be attracted to the

magazine as it has a variety of content.

The main image on the front cover of this

magazine is Lady Gaga. She is one of the

most famous pop stars in the world and has

a very large fan base. She is standing in the

centre of the magazine so we know she is

the main story. She is also standing topless

which is suggesting that she is being very

seductive. She is looking directly at the

camera which makes you want to look back

at her.