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Tuesday, 8 March 2011

Magazine Album Advertisements

Contained within any music magazine, whether it's specializing in one particular genre or another, you are bound to find advertisements for albums that are soon to be released by bands. Within these adverts there are similar features you will be able to spot in each one, you may not find all but it is likely you will find most of the following in a magazine advertisement:

- The artists name and the new album title.
- The release date of the album and the download.
- Website, myspace, facebook or twitter of the artist.
- Product content such as extra DVD footage or any bonus tracks that are included.
- Magazine reviews and star ratings from magazines and newspapers depending on the genre, such as NME, Q, Smash Hits, Kerrang, The Guardian.
- The name of record label.
- Tour dates.
- Photographs or graphics of the artist or things associated with their album.
- Where the album is avaliable to perchase such as HMV or Amazon.
- Lines such as “out now” or “debut album”.
- Any offers that are avaliable such as free downloads.

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