- This album cover doesn't contain the band name, which could be considered a good selling point, as this would encourage fans to want to buy it because it is like an exclusive to them, as non fans may not know that this is Paramore. Or the band could have enough recognition to not need to name themselves, as most people already know who they are.
- As Paramore's latest, the Self Titled album introduces a new genre of music and style, especially compared to their last, it seems as though they are not reckless teenagers anymore and their music has matured, songs having a lot more meaning than what they did in their past albums. But they have still kept their alternative style, just becoming a little more edgy.
- Williams' hairstyle has also changed, perhaps this is another way to entice fans to buy the new album, or perhaps top catch their eye.
- I think having all three band members on the cover is a way to show the fans that Paramore are still strong, (as in recent years, two band members left and fans were worried that Paramore was going to be no longer together.) This cover is showing that yes, there is three of them instead of five, but they will still be going very strongly.
- The posture of the band members are very alternative, as you would usually have a simple pose of the artist or band, usually facing forward, but Hayley, who could be seen as one of the main selling points of the band, is facing the other way, having the bass player and guitarist facing the camera, perhaps letting them have the limelight.
- The powder paint splodges that are all over the band members clothes relate back to one of the videos that is in this album. The song is called 'Now' and it was the first release with a video that came before the initial album release.
- Low lighting has been used on the cover to create an edgy look and give the blacks more depth. And the make up looks almost minimal. Everyone is neatly groomed to show how much more mature they have become.
- The text they have used for the back of the album to show song titles are in their new style of writing. They seem to have adapted a new style and have used this for various pieces of merchandise and song titles. The 'E' they use is similar to their logo, if turned horizontally. Each bar stands for each member of the band.
- Linking back to the fashion, Although you cannot see it, Hayley is wearing a light blue denim jacket and on the back it reads, 'Grow Up', this is yet another reference to one of the songs on the album.
_Andrea
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