Ember cover

Ember

Breaking Benjamin · 2018

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

A sonic landscape where heavy riffs intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating an emotionally charged atmosphere.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady emotional intensity throughout
  • reflective moments between heavy riffs
  • engaging narrative through track order
  • short bursts of cathartic release

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer standalone singles over cohesion

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2018, 'Ember' marks Breaking Benjamin's sixth studio album and their first after a three-year hiatus following 'Dark Before Dawn' (2015). At this point in their career, the band aimed to refine their sound while staying true to their post-grunge roots, signaling a return to form for both the band and its fanbase.
Stylistic neighbors
Three Days Grace· Seether· Shinedown

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Lyra 0:29
  • 2 Feed the Wolf 3:18
  • 3 Red Cold River 3:20
  • 4 Tourniquet 4:09
  • 5 Psycho 3:20
  • 6 The Dark of You 4:12
  • 7 Down 4:02
  • 8 Torn in Two 4:17
  • 9 Blood 3:09
  • 10 Save Yourself 3:06
  • 11 Close Your Eyes 4:01
  • 12 Vega 1:22

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata