This album La Roux by the duo of the same name has a very effective album cover. This is the first proper album by from La Roux therefore the close up of the main artists face helps to sell the album whilst promoting La Roux. Her hair is quite iconic and she is often recognised through it which is probably why her hair takes up a large proportion of the cover. I think the fact that she does not have any heavy eye make up on and a very natural colour on her lips is successful as it contrast with how she looks slightly fake which I think gives an unusual feel to the cover. The red background links with her hair as well as the style of the artist. Also red usually connotes passion which is a convention of this genre as the artists is usually shown to be passionate about their music.
The artist is looking away from the camera with a slight emotionless expression which could represent her individuality and independence. As the only thing apart from the text is the artists face it makes sure that the audience focuses on her and nothing else which is effective. The only text is the album/artist's name which is at the top of the cover. It is written in the font that La Roux uses for all their products which allows an audience to become familiar with it and recognise it easier making it more likely they would buy another of their products if they liked one. La Roux is written in white which stands out against the red and makes it eye catching and easy to read.
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