Wednesday 25 January 2012

Album Cover analysis 1

Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros are an American band formed of eleven members, with two lead singers: Alex Ebert and Jade Castrinos. The band were formed in 2007 and released their debut album 'Up From Below' in 2009.
The genre the band are labeled as is indie-pop, however some (such as lastfm.com) may add to that stating they are alternative-country and folk.
The bands vibe is very uplifting and easy going. In many ways they come across as being hippie, which is seen by their dress sense and their attitudes, which is very down to earth and freewilled.

Up From Below:

As seen through the album cover, the band come across as being very happy,light hearted, easy going and free - which can link in with the fact that they have a 'hippie' side to them. This can be portrayed through the colours used and the fact that they are leaping in joy, which could suggest that they are happy with their life, and they do as they please - they go around with no care in the world and are not ashamed of themselves in any way.

The colours of the album cover give us the impression that they are very humble. The colours suggest that the picture was taken in summer, which is seen through the warm colours (red/pink/orange) of the sunset and the silouette; in many ways it can give someone a sense of holiday and relaxation - which in my opinion that is what the band is all about, they are not the in your face/loud type of band, but a relaxing and easy going type, and that the songs on the album are quite peaceful - an album in which one would listen to whilst lying down or somewhere in peace.

The typography is not very big, however does stand out as it is in black - which in comparrison to the colours of the background stands out. It also stands out because of its font which is very unique and in some ways has an oriental feel to it.

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