Double Page Spread Textual Analysis 01

[Image scanned from August 2009 Issue #112 of Rock Sound Magazine]

This is a double page spread from Rock Sound Magazine.

• The main image has two individuals who are wearing clothes and have props which are seen as cool by the people who like their music (black clothes, large sunglasses). One individual is on each page and I believe this is good as aesthetically, it balances the page out.

• The left hand side is dominated by the headline which is in a white font which stands out well against the natural darkness of the image. This is both aesthetically pleasing and an effective consideration of layout and images.

• The props and location of the image, when put together with the text font and general feel and look of the image has a very Rural American, almost 'Wild Western' feel about it. Both men are wearing black with black sunglasses which compliments the alternative image of their band and also (coupled with the feel of Rural America,) portrays a very masculine feel. The image is also taken in Sepia, which helps further the 'American' feel it upholds.

• The mise-en-scene of the image is also very 'western' in the fact it is in a building which looks like a Western Saloon almost. The models are also pictured at a slightly low angle making them seem more confident and bettering them.

• Only one of the men appears to be giving eye contact, and even then it only appears that way, as we are unsure due to the sunglasses he is wearing. This adds the bands image, as it makes them appear mysterious and more 'cool' in the eyes of their target audience.

• The right hand side of the article is mainly dominated by the article. The font, like the headline, is white, and stands out against the dark image.

• The article is in columns and paragraphs (very conventional) but divided in the middle by a large quote from the article, made by one of the band members. This both looks good, and aids the reader as it divides up the article making it seem like less text so the the readers are more likely to read it through.