Here we have another version of the album cover for Rihanna's 'Talk that Talk'. We can see the contrasts in this album from the previous one I analysed. This album cover does not have any colour and is instead a monochrome theme. This makes it seem more sophisticated but also darker and more mysterious. Here Rihanna is trying to portray a darker, more edgy side to her star image, to show her fans that she isn't just one note. She can do more than just be feminine and sexy. Like the previous album, she does not include her name on the front, just the name of the album. This represents her incredible notoriety and star image, as we know who it is from just looking at her. Her pose looks very irreverent as smoke is coming out of her mouth, symbolising the use of drugs or cigarretes. The font of the R is jagged and edgy, fitting with the style of this album, that being rough and more sinister. This album also has a 'parental advisory' symbol on the front showing that this album is much less child friendly, showing Rihanna breaking away from that 'Good Girl' image.
Next we have the CD to the digipak. The CD is again fitting with the monochrome colour scheme. This time the design is of a Newspaper with Rihanna's name as the main headline. This could again represent her star image as she is extremely famous. The bold print stands out and brands this CD as Rihanna's. The newspaper could also nod to old media and how she has been around for a long time making music. The top banner says "Talk that Talk" which could mean that this album is much more abrasive and in your face. Her music and her message is loud and clear.
Finally we have the lyric sheet which has all the titles of the songs in this album in bold black fonts. Some of the song titles are in different fonts which adds to the feel that every song on the album is different and unique. Not one song is similar. Portraying Rihanna as a creative and unique artist. The lyric sheet also looks like a newspaper as its laid out in columns, printed in black and white with similar newspaper fonts. Having a lyric sheet in the digipak allows Rihanna's fans to sing along to her songs and get to understanding what the lyrics mean. This strengthens the relationship between Rihanna and her fans.
Here we have another version of the album cover for Rihanna's 'Talk that Talk'. We can see the contrasts in this album from the previous one I analysed. This album cover does not have any colour and is instead a monochrome theme. This makes it seem more sophisticated but also darker and more mysterious. Here Rihanna is trying to portray a darker, more edgy side to her star image, to show her fans that she isn't just one note. She can do more than just be feminine and sexy. Like the previous album, she does not include her name on the front, just the name of the album. This represents her incredible notoriety and star image, as we know who it is from just looking at her. Her pose looks very irreverent as smoke is coming out of her mouth, symbolising the use of drugs or cigarretes. The font of the R is jagged and edgy, fitting with the style of this album, that being rough and more sinister. This album also has a 'parental advisory' symbol on the front showing that this album is much less child friendly, showing Rihanna breaking away from that 'Good Girl' image.
Finally we have the lyric sheet which has all the titles of the songs in this album in bold black fonts. Some of the song titles are in different fonts which adds to the feel that every song on the album is different and unique. Not one song is similar. Portraying Rihanna as a creative and unique artist. The lyric sheet also looks like a newspaper as its laid out in columns, printed in black and white with similar newspaper fonts. Having a lyric sheet in the digipak allows Rihanna's fans to sing along to her songs and get to understanding what the lyrics mean. This strengthens the relationship between Rihanna and her fans.
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