Dear Agony
Breaking Benjamin · 2009
41 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock · alternative metal · nu metal
A blend of brooding melodies and powerful riffs that explore themes of pain and resilience.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long, immersive listening sessions contemplative reflective moods
- Context
- Released on January 1, 2009, 'Dear Agony' is Breaking Benjamin's fourth studio album, following the successful 'Phobia' from 2006. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their place in the post-grunge scene, crafting a sound that balanced commercial appeal with emotional depth.
- If you like
- alternative rock, alternative metal, nu metal
Dear Agony is an album by Breaking Benjamin, released in 2009. A blend of brooding melodies and powerful riffs that explore themes of pain and resilience. 'Dear Agony' debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 chart and was certified Platinum by the RIAA, showcasing its commercial success. The album's lead single, 'I Will Not Bow,' became a prominent anthem for perseverance, contributing to its lasting impact within the alternative rock genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Dear Agony sound like?
A blend of brooding melodies and powerful riffs that explore themes of pain and resilience. Rooted in alternative rock and alternative metal.
What makes Dear Agony by Breaking Benjamin notable?
'Dear Agony' debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 chart and was certified Platinum by the RIAA, showcasing its commercial success. The album's lead single, 'I Will Not Bow,' became a prominent anthem for perseverance, contributing to its lasting impact within the alternative rock genre. Released on January 1, 2009, 'Dear Agony' is Breaking Benjamin's fourth studio album, following the successful 'Phobia' from 2006. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their place in the post-grunge scene, crafting a sound that balanced commercial appeal with emotional depth.
Who is Dear Agony for?
Dear Agony works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long, immersive listening sessions and contemplative reflective moods.
How many songs are on Dear Agony?
Dear Agony has 11 tracks, running approximately 41 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Fade Away 3:16
- 2 I Will Not Bow Standout 3:36
- 3 Crawl 3:58
- 4 Give Me a Sign Standout 4:17
- 5 Hopeless 3:20
- 6 What Lies Beneath 3:34
- 7 Anthem of the Angels 4:02
- 8 Lights Out 3:33
- 9 Dear Agony Standout 4:18
- 10 Into the Nothing 3:43
- 11 Without You 4:16
Release Date
January 1, 2009
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
41 min 59 sec
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