 |  | Water downed, Generic in everyway, One of a Billion |  |
I understand that Breaking Benjamin seems to have a huge fanbase, as there are many positive reveiews for them, but when I took a listen and downloaded the album, I wasnt impressed, and I figure that most of the people that are reviewing them are loyal fans, and not someone like myself, who never heard their music, was taking them for a test drive. I decided to try them out as I saw fans of Chevelle (a simple, but solid rock band) recommended and bought this, so I figured, hey, it might be another tight and solid rock band. Sorry to say, I didnt hear anything from them that was original, and they sounded like a Billion other "pop" rock bands that are out there today. If there is one thing that irks the hell out of me, espically with this type of music, is why the angry screaming. I dont get it. Sing, please, unless the lyrics are angry or it fits, dont go on a fit of rage with a line like "She took all my stuff when she left" Of course this is just a silly example, but I just dont see its place in rock music unless its necessary. Lets keep that with Metal and Hardcore please. As you can see, I am complaining about every aspect of this band and the types like it. I dont think this review will be helpful to Breaking Benjamin fans, since I think most like all their music. For people who are experimenting like me, it is all going to depend what your bag is. If you are like me, and dont have a love for "pop" rock that I think or shall I say we think is generic, then you will probley agree with me. If not, and you are into more pop rock, which there is nothing wrong with, that is your choice, you might like it.
August 8, 2008this cd is good and has great songs like diary of jane, dance with the devil and unknown soldier but seems to be lacking something. i dont know what but i like their 2 other cds better. this cd doesnt have enough variety and the singing changed too much. i enjoyed them before, they didnt need to change so much but it is what it is. still a solid release and breaking benjamin fans will still like this cd.
June 17, 2008Breaking benjamin are one of the best i don't listen to bands like seether,puddle of mud,or staind i listen to heavier stuff than this but breaking benjamin are different they are heavier than all those bands.Saturate was probably heavier than this one im not sure but this is still good i love ben's screams he screams more in saturate but this has heavier sounds.If your a fan of these guys you will love this and if you like metal or hard rock check it out,yes they are metal for those of you who just called them rock.This album is great can't choose between saturate and this one cause of course i like it heavy and we are not alone was awesome just not as heavy as saturate and phobia.You might say im overwellming with my heavy but hey im metal.This is for fans of tool, nirvana,and just those who want something heavier than that.
April 18, 2008Phobia is the best album that Breaking Benjamin has ever produced in the music eara. You should check out We Are Not Alone which is their next CD.
April 14, 2008 | | Breaking Benjamin's Extraordinary Release "Phobia" | |
I was very impressed with the opening to Breaking Benjamin's newest album 'Phobia'. That I was startled and surprised in a big way is an understatement. The songs 'Diary Of Jane' and 'Breathe' are two of the most powerful opening songs to an album I have come across in a long, long time. The Intro which is 1 min and spare change leads into these songs and paves the 'atmosphere' of the album well. It is a dark melodic sojourn through love, darkness, pain and the inner sanctum of one's battles between heaven and hell.
The opening 3 songs are the darkest in a refreshing way. 'You' is a hard rock ballad. All songs have great accompanied lyrics and is a testament that the songs have come deep down from the reflections of this band on their lives and experiences. Breaking Benjamin in my eyes have cemented their place in the progressive hard rock scene.
This album is a must for all Breaking Benjamin fans if not for the hard rock beats but that this is a big step forward in the evolution of the B/B sound. This band can become and are on their road to becoming this decades 'newest Godsmack'. Another quality album and I cannot fault any song on this beaut album release.
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