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STREET DATE 2/23/23
Emo as we know it wouldn't exist without the influence of Braid and their most-loved, most-influential album, 1998's Frame & Canvas, which was their final album until their 2014 reunion LP No Coast. Produced by Jawbox's J. Robbins, the album was the perfect mix of Braid's off-kilter tendencies and scrappy, heart-on-sleeve hooks. It bridged the gap between early '90s post-hardcore and the ensuing 2000s emo explosion, and its impact has echoed throughout countless other bands for over two decades.
Matt Lunsford of Polyvinyl said:
"When Braid asked Polyvinyl to release ‘Frame & Canvas’, it was a true ‘jump in the pool and swim’ moment for us. We worked tirelessly to release and distribute the album on a worldwide scale, while Braid worked tirelessly touring behind it. That relationship defined Polyvinyl’s 50/50 ethos not only as a financial model but as a fundamental work ethic between our label and our artists, which is something we are still very proud to practice 25 years later. I will forever be grateful that Bob, Todd, Chris and Damon took a chance on partnering with my and Darcie’s [Lunsford] barely two-year-old record label to release the album. Polyvinyl likely would not have existed without Braid."
This exclusive vinyl variant of the original mix of Frame & Canvas is on “White inside Clear w/ Blue Splatter” and limited to only 300 copies, so order yours today!
TRACKLIST:
1. The New Nathan Detroits
2. Killing A Camera
3. Never Will Come For Us
4. First Day Back
5. Collect From Clark Kent
6. Milwaukee Sky Rocket
7. A Dozen Roses
8. Urbana's Too Dark
9. Consolation Prizefighter
10. Ariel
11. Breathe In
12. I Keep A Diary
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