Textual Analysis - Single Cover (The Kinks)

Typography:

The font incorporated within the album cover which is a reoccurring feature of what The Kinks did throughout the peek of their career. Its important to take into consideration the context of when they produced their album covers, (1960 - onwards). Today a bands logo is standardised in order for it to be recognisable and iconic, however I find it significant that The Kinks regularly changed their logo, almost as if it fitted with their image at the time the album/single was released. This is a feature that I would not suggest incorporating as the group and I are only producing one digi pack.

 

Theme:

The black and red theme stands out but almost indicates mystery suggesting conventions of rock. Furthermore a band your parents wouldn't want you listening to or purchasing their products.

 

Design:

The image of all the band members standing in the exact same position and all wearing a similar suit indicates the conventions of pop. I think its important for the group and I to ensure that the band do portray features of both rock and pop by trying to include similar features.

 

Sponsors:

This single/album does not include any sponsors but again the context of this album wouldn't have due to the lack of technology. In the 1960's buying vinyl would have been the only source of consuming products. Due to the advantages the internet has created today its essential that the group and I include sponsors such as iTunes.

 

Record Label:

This image of the single/album cover is limited as the back cover may feature the record label which is where the group and I would most likely place it.

 

Sizing hierarchy:

No elements of the sizing hierarchy occur as 'Kinks' is the only written writing which stands out due to it featuring alone. The 'Kinks' is put in huge writing standing out in order to get the name recognisable to audiences in order to purchase the product. Also the context is an issue as in the 1960's it was not essential to incorporate the single/album name on the cover (no written rules like there s today).