CD Example One -Duran Duran

I chose this CD design to show everything I don't want in my CD design. The problem with this design is that the lead singer is in the background and off centre. He looks like he has been awkwardly placed there as the band mates are at a different angle.The main singer should be in the foreground. I really dislike the grey text on the grey background as it is hardly visible and just blends. The 'D' and the 'U' are really hard to make out and should really be outlined with a subtle white or black so the lettering is easy to distinguish. The colour of the red text is an off red more of a vermilion than a bright red which I think doesn't stand out enough. By just having a plain background, preferably black opposed to the stormy sky would make the band members stand out more as the sky seems to blend into their faces. I thought it would be a good idea to look at an CD design like this as I am also planning on using a photo like picture for my cover. Rather than using something over edited I would prefer something simple that could be easily recognised but I think this cover is a bit too simple and plain.