Analysis of a magazine advert in our chosen genre

Machine Head-Unto The Locust

This Magazine advert is for an album called 'Unto the Locust' by 'Machine Head'. I analysing this advert as it is for a well known artist in my chosen genre. This advert has an image of the album front cover on a background that follows the same theme of the album title. The dark colours used in the advert are often used in adverts in for albums in this genre. The dark colours also fit with the theme of the album. The advert gives important information such as release date, record company information and social network information.