Magazine Advert Analysis.

Codes of a magazine advert analysis 1

1. Name of Band/ Artist and Album: Phil Collins' name is prominantly shown on the top left hand side of the advert. It's the largest text on the page- making it most noticable. Underneath, in a slightly smaller text, is the name of his album 'Going back'. The chosen font looks like a hand written scrawl which we prosume is his writing, almost as if it's an autograph. 

2. Date of Album release: It's almost the smallest text on the advert, and unlike number one is in simple generic block capital font. As well as the release date it also informs you that you can pre-order it.

3. Band. Artist image/ style: The image used is of himself as a young boy playing on the drums (which is what he's best known for). They've chosen to present it in black and white which fits in with the idea of it being an old photograph. The photo links in with the album title as it's called 'going back' and the photo is him from the past.

4. Featuring songs: It doesnt list any songs but it does state how many songs there are and the genre.

5. Form of release (Cd, Download): It doesnt tell you the form of release. There is an assumption that it will be of CD form because it states you can 'pre-order' it.

6. Either photograph or artowrk as main image: Yes, it is the photo that is the main image.

7. Record company: Two very small logos for the record companies are portrayed underneath the website bottom left of the advert. Unlike the other text in the advert the logos and website are in white.

 8. Band's Website: As mentioned it is above the two logos of the record company, but it is right at the bottom in very small text.

9. Critical quotes/ ratings: There are no quotes or ratings. As Phil Collins is well known and well loved, it seems unnecessary to include further critique of his work.

10. Set Colour Theme: It is in black and white, which fits in well with his idea of 'going back'.