Stress Fractures’ self-titled album captures five years of growth, struggle, and raw emotion in a tightly wound burst of anxious, heart-on-sleeve emo and pop-punk. Fueled by dynamic shifts between soaring riffs, throat-shredding screams, twinkly guitar passages, and post-hardcore blasts, the record feels like a vibrant, deeply personal compilation of the band’s evolution. Across its runtime, Stress Fractures wrestles with self-doubt, change, and the messy process of self-improvement, offering both cathartic breakdowns and moments of clarity. Seamlessly blending past influences with a forward-looking energy, the album serves as a fitting close to one era and a thrilling introduction to whatever comes next.