Be Here Now Album Cover Analysis

"Be Here Now" was the most anticipated album of the bands duration after the world wide phenomenon which was Morning Glory. As of the release of this album Oasis became one of the biggest band in the world at the height of fame. In many cases the album cover for this album is one of the most bizarre, featuring a rolls royce in a swimming pool. This obtains a very high significance as the number plate of the rolls royce is identical to that of the black car in the famous Beatles album "Abbey Road". This iconic symbol depicts the heavy influence The Beatles had on Oasis and their song writing.  The use of the colour red is symbolic as it is identical of that of a British telephone box which is iconic to our country. This became a large symbol of importance to the bands tour as they entered the stage in each show through a red telephone box. The bands logo is stamped in the top right of the album cover, creating synergy through Oasis media products and becoming known as a brand. Liam Gallagher is standing in a green parka, one of his most iconic looks of the decade. The randomness of the motorcycle and clock add to the busyness of the photo and replicates the chaotic sound and live performances the band performed. The globe in the background is similar to that of the one used in "Definitely Maybe". This is being viewed through a telescope, symbolising that the band have come such a long way from their first album as they have rose to fame and success and them times feel distant. The back of the album features a strange mix of object. The hourglass implies that time has passed since their first albums where as the dice symbolises chance. This is similar to the bands lack of care in their attitude to what people think.