Following this release, Burnley’s health deteriorated, leading to a bitter lawsuit against his bandmates (Fink & Klepaski) and a prolonged hiatus. Breaking Benjamin would not release another studio album until 2015’s Dark Before Dawn . Summary Table: Breaking Benjamin Discography (2001–Nov 2011) | Year | Title | Type | Key Singles | RIAA Certification | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 2001 | Breaking Benjamin (Demo) | Demo | N/A | N/A | | 2002 | Saturate | Studio Album | "Polyamorous" | Gold | | 2004 | We Are Not Alone | Studio Album | "So Cold," "Rain" | Platinum | | 2006 | Phobia | Studio Album | "The Diary of Jane," "Breath" | Platinum | | 2009 | Dear Agony | Studio Album | "I Will Not Bow," "Give Me a Sign" | Gold | | 2011 | Shallow Bay: The Best of BB | Compilation | "Blow Me Away (2011)" | N/A | Conclusion: The Legacy of the First Decade From the raw energy of the 2001 demo to the polished darkness of Dear Agony and the reflective compilation of Shallow Bay (November 2011), Breaking Benjamin’s first ten years were a masterclass in resilience and melodic heaviness. Despite internal conflict, illness, and the changing tides of rock music, Burnley’s songwriting remained a beacon for fans of moody, anthemic rock.
"So Cold," "Sooner or Later," "Rain (2005 version)," "Break My Fall" Chart Performance: Peaked at #20 on the Billboard 200. Certified Platinum by the RIAA. Fun Fact: Guitarist Aaron Fink and bassist Mark Klepaski, formerly of the band Lifer (also known for the Freddy vs. Jason soundtrack), officially joined during this cycle. 2006: Phobia – The Masterpiece Released on August 8, 2006, Phobia is widely considered the band’s magnum opus. It was a darker, more conceptually cohesive album about anxiety, panic attacks (Burnley suffers from a fear of flying – aerophobia, which inspired the title), and internal struggle.
On November 21, 2011 , the label released a "Deluxe Fan Edition" which included a second disc of deep cuts, live recordings, and acoustic versions.
This era closed with the band on indefinite hiatus, but the music from 2001–2011 ensured that when they returned, the army of fans who knew every word to "So Cold" and "The Diary of Jane" would be waiting. For fans looking to start their collection, begin with Phobia, then work backwards through We Are Not Alone, and finally explore the raw B-sides on Shallow Bay.
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Following this release, Burnley’s health deteriorated, leading to a bitter lawsuit against his bandmates (Fink & Klepaski) and a prolonged hiatus. Breaking Benjamin would not release another studio album until 2015’s Dark Before Dawn . Summary Table: Breaking Benjamin Discography (2001–Nov 2011) | Year | Title | Type | Key Singles | RIAA Certification | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 2001 | Breaking Benjamin (Demo) | Demo | N/A | N/A | | 2002 | Saturate | Studio Album | "Polyamorous" | Gold | | 2004 | We Are Not Alone | Studio Album | "So Cold," "Rain" | Platinum | | 2006 | Phobia | Studio Album | "The Diary of Jane," "Breath" | Platinum | | 2009 | Dear Agony | Studio Album | "I Will Not Bow," "Give Me a Sign" | Gold | | 2011 | Shallow Bay: The Best of BB | Compilation | "Blow Me Away (2011)" | N/A | Conclusion: The Legacy of the First Decade From the raw energy of the 2001 demo to the polished darkness of Dear Agony and the reflective compilation of Shallow Bay (November 2011), Breaking Benjamin’s first ten years were a masterclass in resilience and melodic heaviness. Despite internal conflict, illness, and the changing tides of rock music, Burnley’s songwriting remained a beacon for fans of moody, anthemic rock.
"So Cold," "Sooner or Later," "Rain (2005 version)," "Break My Fall" Chart Performance: Peaked at #20 on the Billboard 200. Certified Platinum by the RIAA. Fun Fact: Guitarist Aaron Fink and bassist Mark Klepaski, formerly of the band Lifer (also known for the Freddy vs. Jason soundtrack), officially joined during this cycle. 2006: Phobia – The Masterpiece Released on August 8, 2006, Phobia is widely considered the band’s magnum opus. It was a darker, more conceptually cohesive album about anxiety, panic attacks (Burnley suffers from a fear of flying – aerophobia, which inspired the title), and internal struggle. BREAKING BENJAMIN - DISCOGRAPHY -2001-11- -CHAN...
On November 21, 2011 , the label released a "Deluxe Fan Edition" which included a second disc of deep cuts, live recordings, and acoustic versions. Despite internal conflict, illness, and the changing tides
This era closed with the band on indefinite hiatus, but the music from 2001–2011 ensured that when they returned, the army of fans who knew every word to "So Cold" and "The Diary of Jane" would be waiting. For fans looking to start their collection, begin with Phobia, then work backwards through We Are Not Alone, and finally explore the raw B-sides on Shallow Bay. Fun Fact: Guitarist Aaron Fink and bassist Mark