LP - $17.25 / CD - $8.00 / CASSETTE - $8.00
LP UPC: 723314784113
INDIE LP UPC: 791689666150
CD UPC: 723314784106
CASSETTE UPC: 723314784120
STREET DATE: 3/29/24
CAT#: DW240
LABEL: Deathwish Inc.
Frail Body is a three piece band from Rockford, IL.
"Artificial Bouquet" is an eleven song album by Frail Body. Produced, engineered, and recorded by Pete Grossmann at Bricktop Recording, and mastered by Jack Shirley at The Atomic Garden (Deafheaven, Joyce Manor, Loma Prieta).
Opening track "Scaffolding" explodes out of the gate with dizzying speed before descending into a wash of discordant melody. "Berth" and "Critique Programme" then inject pulse-pounding tempo shifts and unorthodox heavy riffing into the fray. "Devotion" plays as a stunning ebb and flow epic that shows method to their musical chaos. "Monolith" and "Refrain" then blur the lines between post-hardcore and melodic black metal in their frantic approach. These lead to "No Resolution" and "Runaway"; two slow build numbers that showcase the otherworldly dynamics Frail Body possess. "Horizon Line" follows this path as it builds to a bone-shaking crescendo. Lastly "Another Year Removed" serves as an instrumental bridge to closer "A Capsule In The Sediment". A song that empties the emotional tank for all to bear witness. All of it so raw and beautifully out of control.
Without question, "Artificial Bouquet" establishes Frail Body as leaders within the modern "screamo" movement. A shining example that the once dormant sub-genre continues to evolve and thrive for all the world to see.
Lowell Shaffer - Guitar, Vocals, and Piano
Nic Kuczynski - Bass
Nicholas Clemenson - Drums
Recorded at Bricktop Recording
All Songs Written and Performed by Frail Body
Produced, Engineered, and Recorded by Pete Grossmann
Mastered by Jack Shirley at The Atomic Garden
Artwork & Design by J. Bannon
TRACK LISTING:
- Scaffolding
- Berth
- Critique Programme
- Devotion
- Monolith
- Refrain
- No Resolution
- Runaway
- Horizon Line
- Another Year Removed
- A Capsule In The Sediment
MARKETING POINTS:
- US Tour scheduled for March w/ Heavenly Blue
- EU Tour scheduled for April w/ Knoll
- Artwork by J. Bannon (Converge, Cave In, American Nightmare)
FOR FANS OF:
Deafheaven, Touché Amoré, Jeromes Dream, Liturgy