Album Cover Art Analysis

Oasis:Definitely Maybe

Conventions

• The album cover is quite conventional in terms of adhering to the central features expected.
• The band name appears at the top.
• The band themselves are featured.
• The album name also appears at the top.

Codes

• There are numerous codes at work with this album art.
• They are used in order to establish the bands importance, confidence, musicality and Identity.

General Analysis

• Photograph of Manchester city football player in a frame- Establishing they are from Manchester.
• Glass of wine placed on the floor- Sophistication, living life, party scene, rock+roll.
• B+H Gold cigarettes- Strong cigarettes, working class.
• Liam Gallagher- Lying down centrally, main focus, arrogant, establishing himself as a front man.
• The actual room- Upper class but still keeping the working class heritage in mind.
• Noel Gallagher- Holding guitar, establishing himself as the musician, songwriter, natural, laid back.
• Other Band Members- In the background, less focus.
• Globe- They have the world, ambition, opportunity.
• Watching Tv- They are everyday people, confident, happy, also the unity of the band in a family living room.
• Front style of the Band name- Simple, tabloid, black+white, equality.
• Album Title- Hand written, personal touch.