Influential Music Artists- Rock

U2

''U2 are an Irish rock band from Dublin. Formed in 1976, the group consists of Bono (vocals and guitar), The Edge (guitar, keyboards, and vocals) Adam Clayton (bass guitar) and Larry Mullen, Jr (drums and percussion). U2's early sound was rooted in post-punk but eventually grew to incorporate influences from many genres of popular music. Throughout the group's musical pursuits, they have maintained a sound built on melodic instruments, highlighted by The Edge's textual guitar playing and Bono's expressive vocals. Their lyrics, often embellished with spiritual imagery, focus on personal themes and sociopolitical concerns.''

Album Cover Analysis

This U2 album cover, which called:''No line on the Horizon'' contains an unconventional elements of Rock style of music, as there isn't location, which is specific for this genre, as well as no artists, which could give negative impression to the audience. However, we are introduced to black and white colour background, of the sea, to convey the meanings, of how far they get, by their hard work, of producing a quality style of music. The whole idea of this picture, is to get impression of the word ''simple'' therefore, some people won't like it, as they would expect something more excitement,more rocky, by using specific conventions of this style such as: the instruments, the band, costume etc.

Genesis
''Genesis are an English rock band that formed in 1967, The band currently comprises the longest-tenured members Tony Banks (keyboards), Mike Rutherford (bass, guitar) and Phil Collins (vocals, drums). Past members Peter Gabriel (vocals, flute), Steve Hackett (guitar) and Anthony Phillips (guitar) also, played major roles in the band in it's early year s. Genesis are among the top 30 highest-selling recording artists of all time, with approximately 150 million albums sold worldwide. ''

Album Cover Analysis

Analysis This Genesis album cover, which called: ''Wind & Wuthering'' is similar, to the first one, as there's no band shown on the cover, but just a picture of the tree, which could have connotations of growing, improving them self not just in the music industry, by bringing something new and better. Where, we can see a lovely contrast of black and white, which gives us impression of the sadness as well as it could represent their age group, as they are an old band, but still producing a good music, therefore, they still get a new fans.

The reason why I decided to do these two album cover pages, is that they both look very unconventional, compare to what kind of music their represent. Therefore, some people, wouldn't even know what genre of music it is, and only people who would know about it, would be their fans. What I don't like about it,is that there's no one of their band, not even the singer, or any instrument like guitar, which could give me an impression of Rock style. The both album cover pages looks a bit depressive, and sad to me, as there isn't anything what would make me feel any different, not even bright colours which could be used there, therefore, it which gives me the idea of sorrow, and confusion.