To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Braid's iconic 1998 album, Frame & Canvas, Polyvinyl and the band are thrilled to announce a new version of the album, completely remixed, remastered, and repackaged for 2023. Originally recorded and mixed in the span of just 5 days with producer J. Robbins (The Promise Ring, Against Me!) at Inner Ear Studios in Arlington, VA, Frame & Canvas would eventually become a genre-defining staple and essential listening for indie/emo fans.
Every song is a nihilistic anthem, showcasing the different ways in which we have become a true plague to this planet - from a philosophical, religious but also ecological point of view. Mixed with the band's typical gothic vibes, sophisticated nods to literature, film and religion, and elaborate poetic lyrics, "Existence Is Futile" cements the band's undisputed status as one of the most influential extreme metal bands of our time - and you can even once again discover the voice of 'Pinhead' actor Doug Bradly on two tracks. So, if we're all going to perish in the fires of our own stupidity, we might as well have a suitably deranged and destructive soundtrack to do it by. Vinyl contains 2 bonus tracks