BRAID ‘FRAME & CANVAS’ LP (Limited Edition – Only 300 made, White inside Clear w/ Blue Splatter Vinyl)

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 pra