What makes The Diary of Jane by Breaking Benjamin notable?

'The Diary of Jane' became a commercial success, peaking at number 2 on the Billboard 200 chart and receiving significant radio play. The title track, in particular, garnered widespread acclaim and became one of the band's most recognized songs, contributing to the resurgence of post-grunge in the mid-2000s. Released on June 6, 2006, 'The Diary of Jane' was Breaking Benjamin's fourth studio album, following their breakthrough record 'We Are Not Alone' from 2004. The band was solidifying their position in the alternative metal scene, leveraging their growing fanbase to refine their sound while maintaining the post-grunge essence that characterized their earlier work.

How many songs are on The Diary of Jane?

The Diary of Jane has 1 track, running approximately 3 minutes.

Released 20 years ago

The Diary of Jane

Breaking Benjamin · 2006

3 min · 1 track · alternative rock

A powerful blend of soaring melodies and heavy riffs, underscored by emotional lyrics that explore themes of longing and despair.

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The Diary of Jane — This track captures the essence of the album with its explosive energy and introspective lyrics, making it a defining anthem for Breaking Benjamin's sound.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

56 /100

Foothills

Higher than 47% of albums we've rated

The track combines strong melodies with heavy instrumentation, making it memorable yet familiar within its genre.

What we noticed

The song features a dynamic structure, alternating between quiet verses and explosive choruses that emphasize emotional intensity.
The vocal delivery shifts from melodic singing in the verses to powerful, almost shouted vocals in the chorus, enhancing the contrast.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — This album solidified Breaking Benjamin's reputation and commercial success.
Career context: Released on June 6, 2006, 'The Diary of Jane' was Breaking Benjamin's fourth studio album, following their breakthrough record 'We Are Not Alone' from 2004. The band was solidifying their position in the alternative metal scene, leveraging their growing fanbase to refine their sound while maintaining the post-grunge essence that characterized their earlier work.
Stylistic neighbors: Three Days Grace· Seether· Shinedown