The Kasabian album West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum album cover features all four of the band members gazing into a mirror as they each wear very flamboiant clothing.
The idea about the cover was said to represent the band members getting ready to go to a fancy dress party at the lunatic asylum. Band member Sergio Pizzorno has said to have stated that each song of the album is said to represent one of the inmates. Perhaps each member on the cover may also represent the personality or beliefs of these "inmates."
The cover took inspiration from the album Made in Germany, by German band Amon Düül II. Which also features members of the band in eccentric and off the wall fancy dress costumes including a medievil knight and a German 19th Century Soldier.
The colours on the album cover feature a lot of red, white and blue; which reminds me of their previous album Empire and it's patriotic theme. This is also confirmed by the bands relationship with the england football team, having their songs repeatedly played throughout world cup footage. Meigan also featured in the England football shirt advertisement campaign.
The font for the band name Kasabian, is the same as the last three albums. This helps as it shows the band have not deviated from their musical roots, but also it is instantly recognisable by die-hard fans and also by anyone who has seen the logo before.
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