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.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady emotional exploration throughout resilient themes of inner struggle consistent flow with resolution
- 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.
- If you like
- alternative rock, alternative metal, nu metal
Dark Before Dawn is an album by Breaking Benjamin, released in 2015. A potent blend of alternative rock and post-grunge, echoing themes of resilience and inner turmoil. 'Dark Before Dawn' debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, solidifying Breaking Benjamin's commercial resurgence. The album received positive reviews for its polished sound and emotional weight, contributing to the band's enduring influence in the alternative metal scene. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Dark Before Dawn sound like?
A potent blend of alternative rock and post-grunge, echoing themes of resilience and inner turmoil. Rooted in alternative rock and alternative metal.
What makes Dark Before Dawn by Breaking Benjamin notable?
'Dark Before Dawn' debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, solidifying Breaking Benjamin's commercial resurgence. The album received positive reviews for its polished sound and emotional weight, contributing to the band's enduring influence in the alternative metal scene. 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.
Who is Dark Before Dawn for?
Dark Before Dawn works well if you're into steady emotional exploration throughout, resilient themes of inner struggle and consistent flow with resolution.
How many songs are on Dark Before Dawn?
Dark Before Dawn has 12 tracks, running approximately 42 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Dark 2:10
- 2 Failure Standout 3:34
- 3 Angels Fall Standout 3:48
- 4 Breaking the Silence 3:01
- 5 Hollow 3:51
- 6 Close to Heaven 4:09
- 7 Bury Me Alive Standout 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
Release Date
June 23, 2015
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
42 min 48 sec
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