Media Homework

Iron Maiden 

Denotation:

A goblin surrounded by fire with a demon in the background. 

Connotation:

Because of the demons and fire the album comes across as dark

Bruce Springsteen 

Denotation:

A man with blue jeans , a red hat with a American flag in the background 

Connotation:

Because of the many bright colours the album makes you feel happy 

The Strokes 

Denotation:

A lady with a black glove 

Connotation:

Black and white colours which suggest the album is depressing 

Queen 

Denotation:

All the members of the band standing staring with a black background

Connotation 

With all the members of the band staring at you, which looks scary 

Joy division 

Denotation: 

A abstract image of a pulse 

Connotation:

A interesting piece of art work 

Pink Floyd 

Denotation:

To men shaking hands while one man is on fire 

Connotation:

the connotation for this album cover would be conflict 

The Who 

Denotation:

All the members of the band standing in different places . A massive monolith in the background surrounded by rocks 

Connotation:

Because of the fact all the members are standing in which appears to be a distant 

Area where no one is , it makes the album seem depressing 

Soulwax 

Denotation:

 

The bands name and the title of the album covered in pink 

Connotation:

Happy bright colours 

Blondie 

Denotation:

A women dressed in white , with the rest of the band in black suits 

Connotation:

Happy 

Miles Davis

Denotation:

A black and white picture with a man with a black background 

Connotation:

Sad and depressing Because of the dark colours.