Do Your Thing - Basement Jaxx

directed by Kim Gehrig (2002)

Strong link between the lyrics, visuals and music. Very interesting premise.

Heart Shaped Box - Nirvana

directed by Anton Corbijn (1993)

Bright, contrasting colours. White outs between shots. Steady pace

The Scientist - Coldplay

directed by Jamie Thraves (2003)

Interesting idea: dialogue learnt in reverse, video filmed and played backwards

Album Covers

The Flaming Lips - Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots

Drawn cover, sketch/cartoon style, paint/pencils, simple, effective

Bloc Party - Silent Alarm

Photograph, greyscale, computer edited, contrasting

Scissor Sisters - Scissor Sisters (Self-titled)
Photo-manipulation, busy, bold, colourful, symmetry

Red Hot Chilli Peppers - By The Way
Negative, oil painting, bold, no defined layout



Muse - Absolution
Photograph, pattern established and broken, contrasting colours,



Kasabian - Empire
Title centred, drawing/painting, bold colours

Typical Features: Title of band/singer, album title, list of songs, artwork.

Categorising the covers: Alphabetically, by genre, by release date, by artist.

Functions: To promote and sell an album, band or singer. To create an institutional image for that artist in the media. To represent any given artist and establish themselves to their target audience.

Don't let the man get you down - Fatboy Slim

directed by Brian Beletic (2003)

Hot Kiss - Juliette and the Licks

directed by Steve Glashier (2006)

Virtual Insanity - Jamiroquai

directed by Jonathan Glazer (1996)

Bitter Sweet Symphony - The Verve

directed by Walter Stern (1997)

Praise You - Fatboy Slim

directed by Spike Jonze (1998)

Music:

Lyrics:

Visuals: