This album features the use of spotlights, meaning each band-member has been highlighted to viewers, and their attention is drawn; the artists stand out ammongst the black background of the album cover. A dark background is conventional for this genre, as well as the other colours seen on this album cover, such as: red and dark blue. The band-members are displayed in mid close-ups, and are wearing a mixture of costumes; some appear smart, while other appear more casual. Also, the back cover of the album features the usual conventions of an album: an image of a band-member (in this case, the guitarist), the track-list, a barcode, the record labels, a mixture of colours (on this album cover, they match the conventions of the genre: dark colours), and a spine for the cover.
'Elephant' - The White Stripes:
This album features low-key lighting, as shadows are generated, and the band-members are emphasised by the use of spotlight.
Convetional colours are used: black and red. Their costumes however, seem a little obscure - maybe they're taking on fictional roles for a narrative. A long shot is used, in order to show the band together. The back cover of the album also follows the conventions: barcode, spine for the album, a tracklist, record labels, and typical colours for the genre.
Convetional colours are used: black and red. Their costumes however, seem a little obscure - maybe they're taking on fictional roles for a narrative. A long shot is used, in order to show the band together. The back cover of the album also follows the conventions: barcode, spine for the album, a tracklist, record labels, and typical colours for the genre.
'Started A Fire' - One Night Only:
This album cover is a long shot of the band, wearing conventional indie clothing: smart yet casual, long hair, plimsoles, etc. Low-key lighting is used, which creates shadows of the artists. They appear to be in quite an eerie and isolated location, while the dark colours of their clothing allow the band to standout from the white background. Usual colours are included; red is used for the title of the album. However, the reverse side of the album displays a tracklist, and the record label.
An example of an ablum from this genre that goes against the conventions is 'Babel' - Mumford and Sons:
Unlike other albums from this genre, this album features high-key lighting, bright and calm colours: yellow, white, etc. Their clothing is more smart than casual. In the background of the image, the band appear to be surrounded by an energetic and lively atmosphere - which isn't normally seen on an indie-rock album cover, therefore this album breaks away from what is typically seen.
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