Coming Up to Breathe is the fourth studio album by Christian rock band MercyMe.

Coming Up to Breathe was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in 2007, signifying shipments of over 500,000 copies.

The third and final single from the album, "Bring the Rain", spent one week at number one on the Christian Songs chart.

[2] With the consent of their label, which felt there was a trend towards heavier music, MercyMe decided to make an "edgier" record.

[4] Although Coming Up to Breathe possesses an overall heavier tone than MercyMe's previous albums, it has been described as an extension or a shift in presentation rather than a total departure.

[7] "One Trick Pony" is a response to MercyMe's critics who argue that the band recycles the same song over and over.

[7] "So Long Self" is about bidding farewell to sinful nature,[8] while "Hold Fast" is a reminder of God's presence through difficult times.

Steve Losey of Allmusic gave the album four out of five stars, saying, "In a concerted effort to revert back to the days when they were more a rock band and less of a hitmaking machine, MercyMe delivers.

Guitars are more prominent and production leans on a more earthy formula... MercyMe is able to rock on portions of each song but they always bring it back to a memorable chorus or a hooky verse.

"[6] Deborah Evans Price of Billboard noted, "For the most part, MercyMe has built a multi-platinum foundation on compelling power ballads.

It doesn't stray so far that it would alienate the faithful, but it delivers a powerful collection of pop/rock that should take the band's career to a new level.

[10] Tony Cummings of Cross Rhythms gave the album nine out of ten stars, praising the vocals and string arrangements as well as the choir on "Bring the Rain".

[30] An album cut, "No More No Less", spent one frame on the Hot Christian Songs chart, debuting and peaking at number thirty.

[6] Coming Up to Breathe sold 58,000 copies in its first week, debuting atop the Christian Albums chart and at number 13 on the Billboard 200.

[34] In 2007, the album was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America, signifying shipments of 500,000 copies.