Analysis of contents page

This is an NME contents page. I like the main image in the centre of the page it stands out a lot and guides you round the page and the information below the image tells you exactly where to go and tell the audience that this is the main article of the magazine. I like the contents mast head it really stands out with the black background which is a theme carried through the magazine within the subheadings, I think the subheadings are very conventional because it divides up the sections and makes it easier for the consumer to find what they are looking for. The limited colours work for a consistent convention because it does not look to overpowering for the audience to consume. However I do feel that there is too much text to look at can I think people will just avoid the page.