Wednesday 22 September 2010

CD Cover Analysis - Biffy Clyro; Puzzles


- Name of band & album name clearly visible yet subdued in the top left, main focus is on the album cover itself. - Parental advisory label so parents can clearly see if the CD they are buying is appropriate for their child or as background music at a party etc. Also out of way to provide more focus on the album cover.
- Quotes from various reviews to try make the viewer impulse buy the CD.
- Cover itself relates to the albums name itself 'Puzzle'. Could signify the person is missing something or someone vital in his life, hence his distressed posture & puzzle like appearance & literally missing a piece of him/the puzzle. Other people in the distance (band members?) are seen looking at the door frame of a door, this could hint they are trapped and are part of a bigger puzzle.
- This links with the bands Indie/Rock genre; known for odd and unusual/meaningful covers.



- The back cover features everything on a standard back cover in a traditional manner: Copyright details, Recording Label, Website & Bar Code along the bottom out of the way.
- Production & Recording Details listed.
- Side covers for ease of use & visibility on a shelf.
- Close up of people staring out doorway, links to front cover.
- Zigzag effect links again to title of 'Puzzles'.
- Track listing easily visible & interludes also listed to avoid confusion when listening.

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