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Aurora

Breaking Benjamin · 2020

40 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock · alternative metal · nu metal

An atmospheric blend of haunting melodies and heavy riffs, capturing the essence of alternative metal.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady emotional crescendos throughout
  • haunting melodies for introspection
  • engaging narrative of struggle
  • for evening reflection

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer upbeat, fast-paced music
  • seek standalone hit songs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2020, 'Aurora' is Breaking Benjamin's first acoustic album, marking a significant departure from their earlier heavy sound. The album follows their 2018 release 'Ember,' showcasing a softer, more introspective side of the band while still maintaining their signature emotional intensity.
Stylistic neighbors
Three Days Grace· Seether· Shinedown

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 So Cold 4:32
  • 2 Failure 3:37
  • 3 Far Away 4:52
  • 4 Angels Fall 3:46
  • 5 Red Cold River 3:19
  • 6 Tourniquet 4:21
  • 7 Dance With the Devil 3:44
  • 8 Never Again 3:42
  • 9 Torn in Two 4:04
  • 10 Dear Agony 4:15

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata