Ed Sheeran- Advert Analysis

Ed Sheeran- +Album Analysis

Ed Sheeran is a mixed genre singer, and his album does come under hip hop so we have choose to analyis it.  We have looked at the following aspects and analsyed them.

Name of band/ artist and album

On this advert you see 'Ed Sheeran' at the top of the writing because this advert it not one to stand out, it is very simply with the same you see when it relates to him. The same font is used because it is well known and people recongise its for him. Beside his name you see regular logo of a paw print which is normally everywhere. This logo has come from his tattoo he has and now his fans like to use when attending concerts. It also has the name of the album, but seeing as Ed's album is just a + sign, it is just placed under his name. 

Date of album release

This Advert does not have the date of release because it is an advert promoting it furthur because it has already been released. We know it has already been released becasue it says it is the No.1 Album

Photography or artwork as main image and Set Colour scheme

The whole advert a whole picture of him with text added, The photograph is of Ed Sheeran similing and looking down. Ed sheeran is ginger and normally sticks to the colour scheme of orange, browns and white. It also shows the album cover at the bottom of the advert to show the audience what to look out for when buying.

Featuring songs

On this advert it shows the two songs which have been released and are well known because they have made no.1s in the singles charts. They are The A Team which was his first released which made the fans like him because it was such a hit. Lego house is also mentioned because it was his second hit. 'Features the singles The A Team and Lego House' writing this allows the audience know who he is and what his hits are already. 

Form of release (CD, download)

There is no sign of what release it is because it has already been released and people know it is out on both.

Bands website – myspace /official page

At the bottom of the advert there is a strip of orange and in very small writing is his website which is www.edsheeran.com and this directs straight to the homepage. Also @edsheeran is also shown which leads to his very own twitter page. 

Critical quotes, ratings

'What really sets sheeran apart is his skills at painting pictures with his words' is written at the bottom of the text and is quote from a critic which shows that Ed Sheeran is a good singer and is liked by the public, This is done by Q because underneath the quote is 4 stars and Q.