Analysing a magazine advert.

This is a magazine advert for the Manic Street Preacher's 2009 album, Journal for Plague Lovers.

Let's analyse!!

• The main image is of a young child, with the drawing making the child look beaten and bruised. This could represent the raw emotion felt through in the album
• It distinguishes music and lyrics. This is because the band took lyrics from one of their former band mates, who disappeared without a trace 14 years previously in 1995. To use his lyrics again adds to the emotion, as it makes people remember him, and also contributes to the atmosphere felt on the album.
• The release date is there to let fans know when it is available.
• The producer is listed to add more prolificness. Steve Albini, regarded as a very talented producer who has worked on loads of famous albums. His name could alter people's opinions on the album.
• There's cross promotion with Amazon, as they are stated to having the album.
• The website is listed for self promotion of the band, as a subtle way to get people to go there so they can keep up with what the band are doing.