3 CD Covers Research

I went to the local HMV shop, and on the CD aisle I scanned for the 3 CDs which first catch my eye. This is the results:

First one is from Twenty-one Pilots; Blur Face

The first thing that my eye was drawn too was the pattern on the spine, I like the contrast of the black and white. Then I looked at the grid like circles in the middle, I like the structure. Also, I like how there's also some colour dotted around, and the mixed up patterns. The title is also unique, I like the line. Overall I like the simplicity but how everything links to each other, via colour and pattern. This can help us create similar ideas make out whole album link to each other. 

Codes and Conventions- this album doesn't have the artist featuring on the front cover, it can be seen as eccentric considering the design. But this is targeting to  certain audience, it doesn't sell the image of the artists but the genre of music.    

I don't think this would work with our artist, as we want to sell the image of the artist. However, the design is interesting and I think we can be inspired by it.  

Second one by Tom Odell; Wrong Crowd

The first thing that my eyes were drawn to was the artist face, specifically the eyes as they are placed at the most conspicuous place. The overall colour scheme is grey and warm pink. The most artistic aspect is the font title. I like how it curves around the face, and also the colour. I think this type of cover is most suitable for out artist/ song type.

Code and Conventions- this album is the most similar to what we want our album to look like. It has the typical conventions with the artists face and album name. However, it doesn't have the artists face. This shows that only the target audience will recognize the face, which wouldn't work with our artists as she is still unknown.

Lastly Chvrches; Every Open Eyes

The first thing I was drawn to was the colours, I like the shades of pink. When you look closely, you see the pixilated image of flowers. This stood out to me. I found this to be very creative, and I think t could link well with out genre type.

Codes and Conventions- It has the artist name and album name, however like the first one it doesn't feature the artists face. 

But I like the concept of the design and the colour scheme matches ours.