

Braid
In a search to find others interested in trading videos of live shows, drummer/singer Bob Nanna, of Friction, placed a classified ad in Maximum Rock 'n Roll and met drummer Roy Ewing, of Champaign-Urbana, IL, in 1993. That fall, Bob, a freshman at the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana, started hanging out with Roy, who played in Lowercase N. Bob's friend guitarist Pete Havranek, of 42 Loads and Inkadink, wanted to play with someone new, so Roy volunteered. Bob became their singer and guitarist, Jay Ryan joined them on bass, and Braid was bor...[more]
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REISSUE. Frame and Canvas is not only the definitive BRAID record, but also an album that practically defined the genre known today as "emo." It was recorded with J Robbins (JAWBOX) and originally released in 1998. In the past five years, the record has sold over 25,000 copies and continues to be a top back catalog seller. Frame and Canvas was recently named Alternative Press' #2 "essential emo album."
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CD $12.99
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SURPRISE RESTOCK. All of Braid's 7"s, split 7" releases (in chronological order), along with "You're Lucky to be Alive" which is a previously unreleased track and Braid's last studio song, recorded in May 1999. NONE of Volume One's 17 tracks have ever appeared in CD format!
CD $11.99
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The sophomore full-length from a band marked by its passionate vocals, excellent wordplay, dueling guitars, and a relentless rhythm section -- powerful sounds with a heart of gold. Once the heir apparent to the post-Fugazi/Jawbox throne of emo-whatever, Braid called it quits in 1999. But fortunately, they left us with this gem. Braid's line-up for "The Age Of Octeen" was singer/guitarist Bob Nanna (Hey Mercedes!, Friction, The City On Fim), bassist Todd Bell (Hey Mercedes!), drummer Roy Ewing (Very Secretar [ read more ]
CD $12.99
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RESTOCK. Consists of Braid's compilation appearances and six covers. Four songs on Volume Two are previously unreleased: "The Consolation Prizefighter," "Roses in the Car" (remixed), "Baby Now That I've Found You" (originally by The Foundations) and "This Charming Man" (by The Smiths).
CD $11.99
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Retrospective DVD of the math-rock emo veterans, Braid. The DVD includes the original film documenting the last five days of the band, filmed in 16mm, 8mm, and digital video. Also includes 75 minutes of previously unseen material, including live footage from their final shows and plenty of in-between interviews, as well as an audio commentary track with all four Braid members.
DVD $17.99
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Insound LP+MP3! Purchase the vinyl format of Frame & Canvas and you'll receive a link to download the MP3s for free immediately after check-out! VINYL FORMAT. Seminal album that defined a genre and cemented Braid's legacy. Has been out of print for years. LP is on premium 180-gram vinyl and includes a digital download.
LP $13.99
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This is a Fruit of the Loom, 100 percent cotton, green short sleeve t-shirt with yellow and white screen ink.
Medium Shirt $19.99
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Initially packaged together for pre-order with its singles companion piece, Movie Music, Vol. 2 -- Braid's complete collection of compilation tracks and cover recordings -- was eventually released separately from the similarly titled collection Movie Music, Vol. 1. Not near [ read more ]
MP3 $8.99
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REISSUE. Frame and Canvas is not only the definitive BRAID record, but also an album that practically defined the genre known today as "emo." It was recorded with J Robbins (JAWBOX) and originally released in 1998. In the past five years, the record has sold over 25,000 copies and continues to be a top back catalog seller. Frame and Canvas was recently named Alternative Press' #2 "essential emo album."
[ read more ]
MP3 $8.99
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SURPRISE RESTOCK. All of Braid's 7"s, split 7" releases (in chronological order), along with "You're Lucky to be Alive" which is a previously unreleased track and Braid's last studio song, recorded in May 1999. NONE of Volume One's 17 tracks have ever appeared in CD format!
MP3 $8.99
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Two steps behind anything of significance, Braid must've built up enough frustration to convince themselves that they could only be understood in a live environment, which would explain 2000's Lucky to Be Alive, Braid's fourth release and first live LP. Here the band had an unquestionable live desperation that translated well onto disc and they were a confident unit when hammering their style down to its basics, but the squall-heavy guitars and insecure percussion kept the band from exploring anyth [ read more ]
CD $9.48