Framing Hanley Raise The Stakes Ahead Of "Do You Feel Guilty Being Okay?"
- Charles Luberisse

- Jul 10
- 1 min read
Written By: Big C

Framing Hanley has never shied away from difficult conversations. Their fifth studio album, Do You Feel Guilty Being Okay?, arrives July 31 carrying a title that immediately challenges listeners to examine life after the storm. Leading the rollout is The Reckoning, a hard-hitting single that replaces the familiar victim narrative with something far more unsettling. Kenneth Nixon delivers every line with controlled conviction and the voice of consequence catching up with the choices we thought we'd escaped. Meanwhile the band's explosive instrumentation reinforces the weight behind the message. It's a bold shift in perspective which gives the song lasting impact rather than relying solely on aggression. That combination has clearly connected, with the Embryo-directed music video already surpassing one million views.

More than a successful lead single, "The Reckoning" establishes the emotional foundation for an album determined to ask uncomfortable questions. The upcoming record continues the evolution of a band that has consistently blended vulnerability with arena-sized rock energy throughout nearly two decades together. Framing Hanley first broke through with memorable releases like The Moment, A Promise To Burn, The Sum Of Who We Are, and Envy, while their Gold-certified cover of Lil Wayne's Lollipop introduced them to an even wider audience. Now, "Do You Feel Guilty Being Okay?" appears poised to become another defining chapter, making the album's concept just as compelling as its sound. Stay locked in until July 31 and be sure to connect with Framing Hanley on INSTAGRAM, FACEBOOK, TIKTOK, and YOUTUBE.
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