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The colours used in this album cover are very simplistic and this The colours used in this album cover are very simplistic and this seems to be quite stereotypical for an album within this music seems to be quite stereotypical for an album within this music

genre. The fact that the colours are so simplistic also emphasises genre. The fact that the colours are so simplistic also emphasises the fact that the band have tried to make this album not seem the fact that the band have tried to make this album not seem

clear at first glance and instead have filled it with hidden clear at first glance and instead have filled it with hidden meanings; for example, simplistic colours contradict the idea of a meanings; for example, simplistic colours contradict the idea of a

madness.madness.

Fall Out Boy Front Fall Out Boy Front CoverCoverThe reds could show anger, death or maybe even love, giving the The reds could show anger, death or maybe even love, giving the audience the idea that this album could be about many different audience the idea that this album could be about many different

topic areas and not just a singular one. The browns of the bear and topic areas and not just a singular one. The browns of the bear and the bear suit signify that there is some kind of connection between the bear suit signify that there is some kind of connection between

the two characters; they share something, and this directly links the two characters; they share something, and this directly links to the name of the album. to the name of the album.

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The name of the album ‘The name of the album ‘Folie a deuxFolie a deux’ is also the exact same ’ is also the exact same colour as the bear suit, anchoring the fact that the name of the colour as the bear suit, anchoring the fact that the name of the album is about the pictured subjects; disguising the fact that it album is about the pictured subjects; disguising the fact that it is actually about the band members. There is also an emphasis is actually about the band members. There is also an emphasis

on trying to turn the attention away from the band as their on trying to turn the attention away from the band as their group name is the only white coloured part of the album; group name is the only white coloured part of the album;

connoting that the band is very separate from the songs on the connoting that the band is very separate from the songs on the album. album.

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CharactersCharacters

The two characters shown on this cover have been carefully The two characters shown on this cover have been carefully chosen and positioned to emphasise the idea behind the title of chosen and positioned to emphasise the idea behind the title of the album, folie a deux (a madness shared by two). The fact that the album, folie a deux (a madness shared by two). The fact that

one character is a bear and the other is dressed as a bear anchors one character is a bear and the other is dressed as a bear anchors the idea that they are not exactly identical but they share the idea that they are not exactly identical but they share

something very similar. something very similar.

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Also, the way that they have been positioned. The fact that one Also, the way that they have been positioned. The fact that one is carrying the other again emphasises this idea of something is carrying the other again emphasises this idea of something

shared and a connection as they could have easily been walking shared and a connection as they could have easily been walking next to each other. This positioning could also show how the next to each other. This positioning could also show how the

figure carrying the bear inherited the madness that they share figure carrying the bear inherited the madness that they share as he is on the bottom, carrying the bear instead of being at the as he is on the bottom, carrying the bear instead of being at the

same level as it.same level as it.

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Font and LanguageFont and Language

Folie a Deux when literally translated means ‘a madness shared Folie a Deux when literally translated means ‘a madness shared by two’ and also means a rare psychiatric syndrome in which a by two’ and also means a rare psychiatric syndrome in which a

symptom of psychosis, particularly a paranoid or delusional symptom of psychosis, particularly a paranoid or delusional belief, is transmitted from one individual to another. This is belief, is transmitted from one individual to another. This is

represented hugely by the positioning and chosen characters represented hugely by the positioning and chosen characters within the image. within the image.

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On the other hand, the font could be seen to both anchor and On the other hand, the font could be seen to both anchor and oppose this language. The font itself is very simple and, because oppose this language. The font itself is very simple and, because of this, completely oppose the idea of any kind of ‘madness’ that of this, completely oppose the idea of any kind of ‘madness’ that

the title hints at. However, the fact that there is a mixture of both the title hints at. However, the fact that there is a mixture of both upper and lower case characters emphasises this idea of madness upper and lower case characters emphasises this idea of madness

and a psychiatric problem. and a psychiatric problem.

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Throughout the rest of the cover the band use imagery and Throughout the rest of the cover the band use imagery and colour to distance themselves from the idea behind the album colour to distance themselves from the idea behind the album

and the album itself, however, the font is used very differently. and the album itself, however, the font is used very differently. The fact that the name of the album and the bands’ name have The fact that the name of the album and the bands’ name have

been written in the same font shows the clear connection been written in the same font shows the clear connection between the two and anchors the idea stated by one band between the two and anchors the idea stated by one band

member that the songs are almost too personal. This idea of member that the songs are almost too personal. This idea of hidden madness within the album could also be hinting to the hidden madness within the album could also be hinting to the

songs featured on the album.songs featured on the album.

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ColourColour

The colours used on the back cover are also very similar to use on The colours used on the back cover are also very similar to use on the front cover. The red background has once again been used, the front cover. The red background has once again been used,

connoting the topic areas that could be covered within the songs; connoting the topic areas that could be covered within the songs; anger, death, love. However, the dark red seems to be slowly anger, death, love. However, the dark red seems to be slowly

encasing the simplistic block red above it and this idea of being encasing the simplistic block red above it and this idea of being encased or taken over can be seen all over the album. encased or taken over can be seen all over the album.

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This could connote that the madness is beginning to take over the This could connote that the madness is beginning to take over the personality that the band has established as all the songs on this personality that the band has established as all the songs on this

album were written by a band member about the band themselves. album were written by a band member about the band themselves. The white and yellow from the cover of the album has also been The white and yellow from the cover of the album has also been used, again for the written sections that are to do with the band used, again for the written sections that are to do with the band

and their music. and their music.

Fall Out Boy Back Fall Out Boy Back CoverCoverThe yellow is again the exact same colour as the bear suit on the The yellow is again the exact same colour as the bear suit on the front again anchoring the idea that the band are trying to draw front again anchoring the idea that the band are trying to draw attention away from the fact that the album is about them and attention away from the fact that the album is about them and

not the characters on the front. However, unlike the front cover, not the characters on the front. However, unlike the front cover, the white font has been coupled with the yellow instead of the white font has been coupled with the yellow instead of

separated, maybe hinting at the fact that the music is ultimately separated, maybe hinting at the fact that the music is ultimately about the band themselvesabout the band themselves..

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Characters Characters

As with the front cover of this album, there are only two visible As with the front cover of this album, there are only two visible characters on the back cover. This could again emphasise the idea characters on the back cover. This could again emphasise the idea of the name of the album, Folie a Deux; a madness shared by two. of the name of the album, Folie a Deux; a madness shared by two.

However, unlike the characters on the front cover, these However, unlike the characters on the front cover, these characters are solely black and white. This colouring contradicts characters are solely black and white. This colouring contradicts the idea of madness as black and white is traditionally seen as the idea of madness as black and white is traditionally seen as

very simplistic. very simplistic.

Fall Out Boy Back Fall Out Boy Back CoverCoverHowever, the body language of the characters also connotes the However, the body language of the characters also connotes the idea of a ‘madness shared by two’. This is because the characters idea of a ‘madness shared by two’. This is because the characters

have been created so that they are exact mirror copies of each have been created so that they are exact mirror copies of each other. It could also connote madness as the image is very other. It could also connote madness as the image is very

confusing as there is no reference to anything, such as pirates confusing as there is no reference to anything, such as pirates and skeletons, anywhere else on the album.and skeletons, anywhere else on the album.

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Font & LanguageFont & Language

Compared to the front cover, the writing on the back cover Compared to the front cover, the writing on the back cover connotes the idea of madness a lot more. This is because all connotes the idea of madness a lot more. This is because all

writing to do with the band and their music is written back to writing to do with the band and their music is written back to front. Even the information about who produced and mixed the front. Even the information about who produced and mixed the music has been written back to front. This connotes the idea of music has been written back to front. This connotes the idea of madness as the back to front writing completely contradicts the madness as the back to front writing completely contradicts the

‘norm’. ‘norm’.

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However, writing for the business section of the cover is written However, writing for the business section of the cover is written the correct way, and this could connote how the band distance the correct way, and this could connote how the band distance

themselves from this side of the music industry; again connoting themselves from this side of the music industry; again connoting the idea that they are not bothered about selling the albums, the idea that they are not bothered about selling the albums,

when they actually are, but instead getting their ideas and when they actually are, but instead getting their ideas and messages out to their audience. messages out to their audience.

Fall Out Boy Back Fall Out Boy Back CoverCoverSome names of the songs also connote the idea of madness. For Some names of the songs also connote the idea of madness. For example; ‘example; ‘Disloyal Order of Water BuffaloesDisloyal Order of Water Buffaloes’ and ‘’ and ‘Headfirst Slide Headfirst Slide into Cooperstown on a Bad Betinto Cooperstown on a Bad Bet’. The spelling and grammar used ’. The spelling and grammar used for some of the titles could also show this idea of madness. For for some of the titles could also show this idea of madness. For

example, the song ‘example, the song ‘America’s SuiteheartsAmerica’s Suitehearts’ is spelt incorrectly, and ’ is spelt incorrectly, and the song ‘the song ‘w.a.m.sw.a.m.s.’ is all in lower case while the rest is in .’ is all in lower case while the rest is in

uppercase, whereas the grammar should be the other way round.uppercase, whereas the grammar should be the other way round.

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LayoutLayout

Similar to other back covers within this genre, the names of the Similar to other back covers within this genre, the names of the songs are in order going down the centre of the back cover. songs are in order going down the centre of the back cover.

Below this is the bonus tracks included and also the names of the Below this is the bonus tracks included and also the names of the people who produced and mixed the included songs. Below this, people who produced and mixed the included songs. Below this,

also centred are the two characters dressed as pirates. also centred are the two characters dressed as pirates.

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At the very bottom of the cover there is a change in background At the very bottom of the cover there is a change in background colour to black and everything to do with the business side of the colour to black and everything to do with the business side of the music is featured here. For example, the names of all the record music is featured here. For example, the names of all the record

companies and their logos, the band and record company’s companies and their logos, the band and record company’s website, the copyright and year, and to the right of this is the bar website, the copyright and year, and to the right of this is the bar

code.code.

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Similarly to other CD inlays in this music genre, the inlay is Similarly to other CD inlays in this music genre, the inlay is completely blank and only features a background colour. As with completely blank and only features a background colour. As with the rest of the album, the darker shade of red seems to almost be the rest of the album, the darker shade of red seems to almost be

taking over the block red colour at the top of the inlay. This taking over the block red colour at the top of the inlay. This continues the idea that the feeling of madness that this album continues the idea that the feeling of madness that this album

talks about is slowly taking over. talks about is slowly taking over.

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The fight between the darkness and the deep red background The fight between the darkness and the deep red background appears to be never ending as it always an issue no matter which appears to be never ending as it always an issue no matter which side you look at. However, the simplicity of the background also side you look at. However, the simplicity of the background also contradicts the idea of madness, as the idea of madness would contradicts the idea of madness, as the idea of madness would

normally encourage thoughts of many things going on at one time normally encourage thoughts of many things going on at one time whereas this background is very empty and almost gives off a whereas this background is very empty and almost gives off a

feeling of calmness. feeling of calmness.

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Unlike many other CD spines from CDs in this genre, the font of Unlike many other CD spines from CDs in this genre, the font of the band name and the album title is the same font used on the the band name and the album title is the same font used on the front cover. This may have been done for two reasons; firstly it front cover. This may have been done for two reasons; firstly it may have been done to make the album easily recognisable just may have been done to make the album easily recognisable just

from the spine as this font will be known to anyone who has seen from the spine as this font will be known to anyone who has seen the front cover, and secondly, it could have been used to ensure the front cover, and secondly, it could have been used to ensure that the idea of madness is continued all over the album as the that the idea of madness is continued all over the album as the font connotes madness as it is written in both upper and lower font connotes madness as it is written in both upper and lower

case but in the wrong sections. case but in the wrong sections.

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The colour scheme has also been continued on the spine and The colour scheme has also been continued on the spine and this also anchors the idea of madness that the band is trying to this also anchors the idea of madness that the band is trying to get across. It also anchors the idea that this idea of madness is get across. It also anchors the idea that this idea of madness is encasing the CD as this is what the colour scheme is doing. The encasing the CD as this is what the colour scheme is doing. The logo and name of the record company has also been featured at logo and name of the record company has also been featured at the top of the spine and is significantly smaller than the name the top of the spine and is significantly smaller than the name of the album and band, connoting that, to the band, this is less of the album and band, connoting that, to the band, this is less

important than the music itself. important than the music itself.

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At the bottom of the spine is the catalogue number for the album. At the bottom of the spine is the catalogue number for the album. This number and the record company logo have been placed at This number and the record company logo have been placed at either end of the spine with the name of the band and album in either end of the spine with the name of the band and album in

between, again signifying the importance of the band themselves between, again signifying the importance of the band themselves and the music they have created compared to the businesses and the music they have created compared to the businesses

involved.involved.