2026 has been a nonstop year for Texas-based band Catch Your Breath. Not only is the band releasing their second album, Not Broken Enough, but the band has also announced numerous festival features, such as Download, Sonic Temple, Impericon Festival, and more. They also opened for Three Days Grace on the Alienation Tour and played alongside We Came As Romans in Europe. And that's not even scratching the surface of all they've been doing this year.
The album starts off with “Contaminated,” an airy atmospheric track that utilizes synths to set the scene for the listeners. Its lyrical heaviness and rawness draw you in, making you want to explore more of this album. The song shows off the band’s core sound; fans will love it, and new listeners will be curious.
“Red Alert” shows off a more playful side of Catch Your Breath. As a concertgoer myself, while listening to this song, I couldn’t stop thinking about how much fun it would be to experience this song live. The track still has the heavy lyrics that are quintessential to the band. Plus, towards the end of the song, before the lyric “hold up,” there’s the sound of a camera clicking. I know fans will love this song and especially love the experience of this song live.
The screams of “Blood Money” feel so brutal and honest. You can feel the passion of frustration, anger, and betrayal through Josh Mowery’s vocals. This track, along with “Carnivore,” shows a grittier side of the band. “When you fall apart, don’t come to me.” The message is loud and clear. Catch Your Breath may forgive, but they never forget. Guitarist Teddy Herrera's talents really shine through towards the end of the track “Carnivore,” with a dramatic guitar solo that leaves a lasting impression.
The album then shifts from feelings of anger and power to sadness and reclusion. “Control” brings down the walls with vulnerable lyrics: “I tried just to try, but it’s a fight I realize I cannot win.” Similar lyricism follows in “Rewind,” especially in the lyric, "You took my soul, and now there’s nothing left.” Sonically, it reminds me of a wave. You have moments in the song where the music builds, then it fades, and then it comes to a steady beat. The band does a great job with these songs matching their lyrics with their sound. "Lost" also provides this switch in the album. The song feels like being lost in a chaotic environment and wanting guidance in a place that feels like never-ending suffering.
As the album continues, something I felt while listening to this album is if anyone is a fan of DaySeeker, they’re going to resonate with this album. Specifically the song “The Basement,” with its haunting melody, looks at isolation and riding the wave of shame, bringing a theatrical drama to the song.
The album concludes with “[Gen]inside,” featuring Kami Kehoe and “Hollow Dreams.” The album title makes its appearance, “We’re broken, but not broken enough,” in "Hollow Dreams." "[Gen]inside" brings hope while acknowledging the pain and suffering a lot of people are going through. “Hollow Dreams" starts acoustic and is an overall slower pace in comparison to the rest of the album. Both songs bring a lightness and hope that conclude the album in a way that confirms hard feelings with a sliver of hope.
“Not Broken Enough" is a great step in the right direction for the band. The entire album itself has the essence of what makes them so likeable. They’re honest and fearless and are transparent with their audience. For fans, this album is going to continue to ignite their love for the band. For non-fans, it’s going to make them ask for more. Post album release, the band winds down the year with a fall U.S. tour. The “Not Broken Enough Tour" starts the beginning of October and ends at the beginning of December. Including openers like TX2, I Am Arankai, and Colorblind.
