1. Purpose Achieved? What does an album cover really say? Does it say what the artist intended? Carole Hyde

2. Discussion Questions -What is the artist trying to say with this image? -What significance does the title have? -Does the image may say something about a specific generation or culture? -How does the image apply to you, humanity, nature, the world, etc. -What emotions are evoked when viewing the image? -Based on the image alone, who is the intended audience? -Discuss the following and how they play a part in the purpose of the album cover: Symbols Colors Contrasts between light and dark Voids Clarity and Sharpness Allusions Song context (if known) Consumer thoughts…

3. Eminem

4. At the Drive-In

5. Dashboard Confessional

6. Gym Class Heroes

7. Ken

8. The Who

9. Van Halen 1984

10. Kanye West

11. Kenny Loggins

12. Paramore

13. A Day to Remember-Homesick

14. Led Zeppelin

15. Norah Jones

16. Slipknot

17. Devastatin’ Dave

18. The Fray

19. The Beatles

20. Rage Against the Machine

21. The Used

22. The Ministers Quartet

23. Paramore

24. N. W. A.

25. Rolling Stones

26. Christina Aguilera