Before Piebald were known for their anthemic sing-alongs and offbeat charm, there was Venetian Blinds, an evolution from hardcore roots into something uniquely their own with all of their trademark chaos and cleverness. Originally released in 1999 on Big Wheel Recreation, "If It Weren't For Venetian Blinds, It Would Be Curtains For Us All'' brought Piebald's blend of the sincere and the satirical to the 90's emo and indie-rock scene