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Released 11 years ago this June

Dark Before Dawn

Breaking Benjamin · 2015

42 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock · alternative metal · nu metal

A potent blend of alternative rock and post-grunge, echoing themes of resilience and inner turmoil.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady emotional exploration throughout
  • resilient themes of inner struggle
  • consistent flow with resolution
  • reflective moments for introspection
  • short tracks for focused listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on June 23, 2015, 'Dark Before Dawn' marked Breaking Benjamin's return after a six-year hiatus following 'Dear Agony' (2006). The album served as a comeback for the band, showcasing a renewed focus on melodic intensity and lyrical depth while introducing new guitarist Jasen Rauch into the fold.
Stylistic neighbors
Three Days Grace· Seether· Shinedown

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Dark 2:10
  • 2 Failure 3:34
  • 3 Angels Fall 3:48
  • 4 Breaking the Silence 3:01
  • 5 Hollow 3:51
  • 6 Close to Heaven 4:09
  • 7 Bury Me Alive 4:04
  • 8 Never Again 3:43
  • 9 The Great Divide 4:12
  • 10 Ashes of Eden 4:53
  • 11 Defeated 3:25
  • 12 Dawn 1:52

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