The CD being analysed is PCD by the Pussy Cat Dolls.
The type of genre the Pussy Cat Dolls perform is pop. The group is an American girl pop group to which they also famous for their dance ensemble. From a first look at the front cover, you can guess that the group are a pop group simply because the image is of the group, and typically girl bands perform pop. Also from the clothing, the majority of them are wearing next to nothing which gives us the impression of the notion of looking. It can be seen in a sexual way but it can also just be the fact that they are a dance ensemble which a requirement would to be fit and healthy, which the girls are.
The artist of the CD cover is The Pussycat Dolls, to which they are the main focus point on the cover. PCD was The Pussycat Doll’s first album so putting them on the cover, taking up all the room draws attention to the new pop group. By putting the artists on the front cover, it can appeal to a wide range, variety of buyers. Young girls and upwards for the ‘girl power’ side to the music industry. Also to teenage boys upwards from the notion of looking, from the fit girls.
The title of the album is PCD. PCD is an abbreviation of Pussycat dolls. The simple name of the album is giving a constant reminder of who the new pop group is, making it easy to remember who the group is and the name of their album as for it is an abbreviation of their name! The actual name ‘Pussycat Dolls’ can be an indication to feminism, sex and burlesque. The name can be seen as feminist simply because the group is an all girl group; also ‘pussycat’ is a reference to the animal, cat, which are very feminine creatures. ‘Dolls’ are popular amongst girls hence the name being targeted towards girls and women. It can also be appealing to a male audience with it reference to sex. “Pussycat” can have sexual connotations to it and with the members of the group being very attractive young women; the album can attract a male audience. The name can show the burlesque image of the group because again, referring to the sexual side of their image, also part of their image is them being a burlesque dance troop which is another way of attracting a different type of audience. People who have in interest in burlesque.
The image on the front cover has been kept very simple. The background of the album is black, giving the illusion of ‘infinity’. Also in the middle is a light that looks like it is gradually getting brighter. This can show the ‘next big thing’ showing the importance of the group and giving them a higher status in the music industry. The representation of the band has been shown through the Mise en scene of the cover. Their image overall represents their burlesque, dance image by the way they are dressed. They are wearing almost next to nothing, but they are wearing clothing that can show connotations of being a pop group e.g. not a lot, showing their stomachs, and very short shorts and skirts that have a ruffled material effect to them showing their burlesque side of the group. The colours of their clothing as well are a pastel, dark colour which again, shows the connotations of being a pop/dance/hip hop group. From showing these connotations, it can attract many buyers. The expressions on the girl’s faces are mixed. Some are smiling which is welcoming to a younger audience and some are looking very seductive which attracts the male and burlesque viewers. The poses of the girls are all similar yet different. The main vocalist is centred showing her importance in the band and the other members are pulling similar poses which show their dance side also showing the notion of looking. The overall shot of the girl’s are full shots, showing off their bodies just cutting of the knees and legs below, so that the main focus is on their faces and bodies. The overall colours is dark, with high key lighting on the members making them stand out, immediately having all the attention and main focus points on the band.
As explained throughout, the target audience for The Pussycat Dolls has a wide range of viewers. From Young girls (pop, girl group image) to older women (burlesque dance troop). Also young and older boys (The notion of looking, sexual references and burlesque dance).
The type of genre the Pussy Cat Dolls perform is pop. The group is an American girl pop group to which they also famous for their dance ensemble. From a first look at the front cover, you can guess that the group are a pop group simply because the image is of the group, and typically girl bands perform pop. Also from the clothing, the majority of them are wearing next to nothing which gives us the impression of the notion of looking. It can be seen in a sexual way but it can also just be the fact that they are a dance ensemble which a requirement would to be fit and healthy, which the girls are.
The artist of the CD cover is The Pussycat Dolls, to which they are the main focus point on the cover. PCD was The Pussycat Doll’s first album so putting them on the cover, taking up all the room draws attention to the new pop group. By putting the artists on the front cover, it can appeal to a wide range, variety of buyers. Young girls and upwards for the ‘girl power’ side to the music industry. Also to teenage boys upwards from the notion of looking, from the fit girls.
The title of the album is PCD. PCD is an abbreviation of Pussycat dolls. The simple name of the album is giving a constant reminder of who the new pop group is, making it easy to remember who the group is and the name of their album as for it is an abbreviation of their name! The actual name ‘Pussycat Dolls’ can be an indication to feminism, sex and burlesque. The name can be seen as feminist simply because the group is an all girl group; also ‘pussycat’ is a reference to the animal, cat, which are very feminine creatures. ‘Dolls’ are popular amongst girls hence the name being targeted towards girls and women. It can also be appealing to a male audience with it reference to sex. “Pussycat” can have sexual connotations to it and with the members of the group being very attractive young women; the album can attract a male audience. The name can show the burlesque image of the group because again, referring to the sexual side of their image, also part of their image is them being a burlesque dance troop which is another way of attracting a different type of audience. People who have in interest in burlesque.
The image on the front cover has been kept very simple. The background of the album is black, giving the illusion of ‘infinity’. Also in the middle is a light that looks like it is gradually getting brighter. This can show the ‘next big thing’ showing the importance of the group and giving them a higher status in the music industry. The representation of the band has been shown through the Mise en scene of the cover. Their image overall represents their burlesque, dance image by the way they are dressed. They are wearing almost next to nothing, but they are wearing clothing that can show connotations of being a pop group e.g. not a lot, showing their stomachs, and very short shorts and skirts that have a ruffled material effect to them showing their burlesque side of the group. The colours of their clothing as well are a pastel, dark colour which again, shows the connotations of being a pop/dance/hip hop group. From showing these connotations, it can attract many buyers. The expressions on the girl’s faces are mixed. Some are smiling which is welcoming to a younger audience and some are looking very seductive which attracts the male and burlesque viewers. The poses of the girls are all similar yet different. The main vocalist is centred showing her importance in the band and the other members are pulling similar poses which show their dance side also showing the notion of looking. The overall shot of the girl’s are full shots, showing off their bodies just cutting of the knees and legs below, so that the main focus is on their faces and bodies. The overall colours is dark, with high key lighting on the members making them stand out, immediately having all the attention and main focus points on the band.
As explained throughout, the target audience for The Pussycat Dolls has a wide range of viewers. From Young girls (pop, girl group image) to older women (burlesque dance troop). Also young and older boys (The notion of looking, sexual references and burlesque dance).
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