Research - Very Early Album Cover Mock-up

This is a very early mock-up of the front album artwork I have in mind for my media project. This early version was created on Photoshop. For this I used the 'All For One' cover artwork, the half-lemon was also taken from the same artwork. The 'The Stone Roses' text was taken directly from the 'Elephant Stone' cover artwork. The placeholder album name 'Thirty Two' was created manually. I did this mock-up because I would like my idea illustrated onto my blog, rather than saving it in my mind for the real cover. Being on my blog, I feel as if this gives me a solid starting point to draw much inspiration from. Here I have articulated my interest in a minimalistic, conceptual cover art. I chose this particular font mainly to directly relate to the band's early years; I feel as if this adds credibility to the nostalgic aura surrounding this project, overall making it look authentic and true to The Stone Roses. The lemon was placed in the direct center of the sleeve, contrasting with the white canvas, as it is the most easily recognizable symbol of The Stone Roses that my target audience will be able to identify. The background however was chosen because of my minimalistic influences of sleeves such as The White Album. I feel as if this allows for the cover to be perceived as not only the sleeve, but a piece of conceptual art. I feel as if links to the fashion, for nostalgic purposes, because of the iconic lemon logo atop a plain background somewhat signifying the carefree 'baggy' generation.