Released in 2005 on Saddle Creek, When We Break finds Criteria sharpening the melodic urgency introduced on their debut into something more confident and expansive. Produced by A.J. Mogis and written during a pivotal period when Stephen Pedersen fully committed to the band, the album blends driving indie rock momentum with emotional clarity and tightly focused songwriting. Reissued on vinyl by Thirty Something Records, this edition revisits the record that solidified Criteria’s voice and marked a defining step forward in their catalog.