The Heat is the second studio album by American Christian rock band Needtobreathe, released on August 28, 2007, under Atlantic/Word Records.

[6] "Washed by the Water" was the sixth most-played song on R&R magazine's Christian CHR chart for 2008.

[8] On February 8, 2016, "Streets of Gold" was used in the video package for the retirement of American professional wrestler, Daniel Bryan.

At AllMusic, Jared Johnson rated the album four stars, and suggested that "now that the cat's out of the bag (i.e. their sound no longer commands an aura of mystery and intrigue), the boys seem to have lost just a touch of their pioneering spirit, [but] that cannot distract from the album's strong, approachable rock that plays best when cranked to a '10.

If you like groups like Dave Matthews Band or perhaps Kings of Leon, I think Needtobreathe would complement your listening experience.

"[16] At Christianity Today, Christa Banister rated the album four stars, and affirmed that the band have the "ability to communicate these simple truths with creative panache that makes The Heat such a winning effort.

"[19] At The Phantom Tollbooth, Brian A. Smith rated the album three-and-a-half stars, and called it "another solid effort" that still won't allow the band to extricate themselves "from the frat rock crowd.