Genre- The CD cover has the artist name on it, which immediately shows the audience who the album is by, if not already recognising from the picture. The name of the album is also clearly shown. On the front of the album there should be a parental advisory sticker, warning the audience that some songs do contain swearing and also a sticker with the price on. The front cover doesnt give anymore information, in which the audience will look at the back, to see the tracklist, and other information such as the record company (for this particular one is Regal) including the barcode.
Lettering- The writing on the front cover is in black and pink, which represents she's fun and girly but also has a dark side, which could relate to the songs on the album. The writing of the album name, looks like a girls handwriting connoting it could be Lily's handwriting. The L in the middle of the cover represents the first letter of Lily's name, the L is big and bold again representing her personality.
Image- The picture on the cover is of Lily laying on the letter L with her feet in the air, she is not looking at the camera, she has her eyes closed, like the album could represent her dreams. The lighting is quite dim, which again can connote her dark side. Overall the album cover is quite peaceful and calm, which may appeal to the audience. Lily is wearing a pink dress which again works well with the black lettering and a black netted hat, which makes her look very authentic and old fashioned. I think people will get different perspectives on the album, because it represents a dark saide but also a sweet soft side to the artist.
Stars/icons- I didnt expect to see Lily's album cover like this, because she is usually percieved as quite rebellious and iconic for her dress sense, but this album is the exact opposite to the way people really see her, which means this album could connote she has grown up and is changing her ways. Although she definately shows the audience she is a solo singer, independant and being herself, she is not manufactured like most solo artists e.g. Rihanna, Lady Gaga. When people hear the name Lily Allen, they think of swearing, chavvy dresses, jewellery and trainers.
Representation- I think the stereotype of Lily Allen is seen as a negative connotation towards the audience she targets, because of the swearing and some of the idea's for her video's e.g. beating her boyfriend up, kidnapping an Elton John lookalike, ect. Lily Allen talks a lot about relationships in her songs, and does show men in a bad light, which reinforces the stereotypes that most women make.
Audience- Lily Allen appeals to an audience of a young age, mainly girls because of the way she represents boys in her songs, because she is presenting a fashion not many people try (dresses with trainers) which has made her a fashion icon. I think most people would buy the CD because of pleasure and entertainment, many of her songs are funny for example 'Alfie' and 'Knock Em Out' but also because they can relate to the lyrics.
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