# Another Breath – Not Now, Not Ever
Another Breath emerged from the early 2000s rock and hardcore punk scene with their self-titled debut, Not Now, Not Ever, released in 2004 on Assault Records. The album captures the raw energy and unpolished intensity that defined the era's underground punk and hardcore movement, showcasing a band determined to make an immediate impact despite limited resources and exposure.
Not Now, Not Ever demonstrates Another Breath's commitment to blending punk aggression with rock sensibility. The album opens with Racing A Fading Image, immediately establishing the band's visceral approach to songwriting. Tracks like Token and Rotting exemplify their straightforward yet effective delivery, while Passing The Torch suggests thematic depth beneath the surface-level chaos. The centerpiece, 17 Minutes, stands out as an ambitious longer-form exploration, allowing the band to stretch beyond typical punk song structures. Truth In The Television concludes the main set with deliberate intensity.
The B-side collection of demo recordings provides valuable insight into Another Breath's creative process and early material. Programmed In Yellow, Eighty-Five, Choke, and Lost August offer rougher, earlier versions of their sound, revealing how the band refined their approach during these formative years. These demos represent authentic documentation of a band still developing their identity.
For vinyl collectors interested in underground punk and hardcore from the mid-2000s, this Assault Records pressing represents a genuine artifact of a specific time and place in rock music. Another Breath's debut captures youthful urgency and uncompromised artistic vision that defined independent punk rock during this period.
