Album Review: Breaking Benjamin's Dark Before Dawn

Many people ask my about my favorite genre of music and this has been a hard question to answer. Not because I'm picky, but because I don't usually fin myself leaning towards one specific genre of Rock. If I was forced at gunpoint to pick, I would have to say either Heavy Alternative or Rap Metal. Some of you may be asking now, "Why is it saying this! Get to the review!" I say this because Breaking Benjamin has reminded me why I love Heavy Alternative as much as I do.

With a new line up in the band (the only original member is Vocalist and Guitarist Ben Burnley) They have not only brought in a new sound, but kept the original sound intact as well creating this hybrid sound that makes the hair on my arms and legs stand in goosebumps. This could be the best reset for a band, I have ever seen.

You not only hear every instrument, but they have this perfect balance to make a beautiful song every single time. As far as lyrics go, Ben Burley has always used double meanings in his style of writing, with Jason Rauch, the new lead guitarist, writing as well, it keeps up that tradition and makes some extremely poetic and symbolic lyrics that go beautifully with Ben's vocals that even after having a 13 year professional career in music still sounds as good as when he originally started.

Breaking Benjamin is one of the founding bands of the Heavy Alternative (when they originally came into the scene, people couldn't classify them into a specific genre.) and this album is proof of that. This is something that exceeded my expectation and I almost cried when I heard it.

This is the second album this year to earn a 10/10! You have to buy this! Support this band. If you love the Heavy Alternative genre, go back to a founding father and hear what he is doing with a whole new line up.