Breaking Benjamin cover

Breaking Benjamin

Breaking Benjamin · 2001

17 min · 5 tracks · alternative rock · alternative metal · nu metal

A raw blend of heavy guitar riffs and emotionally charged vocals that embody early 2000s post-grunge angst.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short energetic listening burst
  • raw emotional vocal delivery
  • front-loaded intensity and urgency
  • cathartic release of angst

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer lengthy immersive albums
  • seek mellow background sounds

Where this album fits

Career context
Breaking Benjamin's self-titled EP marked their debut in 2001, setting the stage for their rise within the alternative metal scene. At this time, they were establishing their identity after forming in 1999, just prior to the nu-metal explosion. This release helped them secure a dedicated fanbase that would grow with subsequent albums.
Stylistic neighbors
Three Days Grace· Seether· Shinedown

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Home 3:37
  • 2 Medicate 2:57
  • 3 Polyamorous 2:59
  • 4 Water 4:01
  • 5 Shallow Bay 4:03

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