Analysis of a Pearl Jam advert

 

This is a magazine advert for an album released by Pearl Jam in 2009.

The large image seen in this advert is identical to the album cover, this helps people interested in buying the album locate it in stores and on iTunes.

The very bright pictures and bold text help the advert to stand out in a music magazine and will grab the attention of the magazine reader. in this advert they have included quotes and ratings from people that have reviewed the album before it was released. They have also included information on which format the album is being released in and the main place it is being sold.
The main information is in bold white writing on a black background which stands out, the less important information such as  the bands website and the record label website are at the bottom of the poster in a much smaller font which is common for magazine adverts. All the the texts that is present is there to try and engage the reader and persuade them to by the album.