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Advantages: Fantasic sound quality, awesome lyrics, can be listened to over and over again
Disadvantages: I cant think of any, read the review to find some

Formed in 1998 by vocalist Benjamin Burnley and drummer Jeremy Hummel, Breaking Benjamin quickly garnered a strong local following. In 1999, the band briefly renamed themselves "Plan 9." In late 2000, after various line-up changes, the band changed its name back to "Breaking Benjamin" and two friends of Burnley, Aaron Fink and Mark Klepaski, left their previous band, Lifer, and joined the ranks of Breaking Benjamin as guitarist and bassist, respectively. ... Read review

Advantages: Powerful, energetic post grunge hard rock, with moving lyrics
Disadvantages: None at the moment.

I just recently discovered this fantastic band when reading about another artist...but thats another story alltogether. :) I immediately checked out BB on Youtube, and my first listening experience with them was The Diary Of Jane from this record. I was captured from the very first minute. The music is really energetic and vibrant. The lyrics are interesting and the overall performance by the band is outstanding. As of right now I absolutely ... Read review

Advantages: Hardcore-rock-catchy, a singer with a voice to die for.
Disadvantages: Can't think of any!

Track Listing: 1. Intro 2. The Diary of Jane 3. Breath 4. You 5. Evil Angel 6. Until the End 7. Dance with the Devil 8. Topless 9. Here We Are 10. Unknown Soldier 11. Had Enough 12. You Fight Me 13. Outro Definitely an amazing album, worth the first listen and every listen after that. The lead singer has a beautifully deep voice, the kind every guy wants and every girls wants to hear when she is sung to. It has so much raw ... Read review

Advantages: fantastic vocals & unsual style
Disadvantages: None

Can't remember how I came across this band; but had never heard of them. Bought the album mentioned above & I have fallen in love with it. Every single track is good. Great vocals & everything. The only thing that I don't like is the unnecessary swearing in track 8. I do not mind a bit of the F word but not constantly. Can't wait to get their other albums. I introduced this to my son who is 17 years old & he can't stop listening to it. The ... Read review