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Aurora is a compilation album by American rock band Breaking Benjamin, released on January 24, 2020, by Hollywood Records. The album is a collection of reimagined versions of previously released songs, plus one new song.[3]

Background

Details of the album were first reported in October 2019, that it would contain reworked versions of some of the band's biggest hits over the years.[4] It also includes one new song, the lead single "Far Away" featuring Scooter Ward from Cold, which was released on December 6, 2019.[5][6] The album also includes guest appearances from Lacey Sturm (formerly of Flyleaf), Michael Barnes of Red, Adam Gontier of Saint Asonia (formerly of Three Days Grace), and Spencer Chamberlain of Underoath.[citation needed]

Composition

Aurora makes use of acoustic guitars,[3][7] orchestral strings and piano,[6][8][9] resulting in an acoustic rock and symphonic rock sound. The album is also described as post-grunge[10] and retains hard rock elements on "So Cold", "Failure", "Red Cold River", "Tourniquet", "Never Again", and "Torn in Two".[7][8][9]

"Dance with the Devil" is noted for "sounding more folky",[9] and "Tourniquet" retains Benjamin Burnley's "aggressive growl" during the chorus.[6]

Track listing

Aurora track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."So Cold"
4:33
2."Failure" (featuring Michael Barnes)Burnley3:38
3."Far Away" (featuring Scooter Ward)Burnley4:52
4."Angels Fall"Burnley3:46
5."Red Cold River" (featuring Spencer Chamberlain)
3:19
6."Tourniquet"
4:22
7."Dance with the Devil" (featuring Adam Gontier)
  • Burnley
  • Klepaski
3:44
8."Never Again"
  • Burnley
  • Wallen
  • Rauch
3:42
9."Torn in Two"Burnley4:05
10."Dear Agony" (featuring Lacey Sturm)Burnley4:16
Total length:40:12

Personnel

Credits adapted from album's liner notes.[11]

Breaking Benjamin

Charts

Chart performance for Aurora
Chart (2020)Peak
position
Australian Digital Albums (ARIA)[12]8
Canadian Albums (Billboard)[13]56
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[14]73
UK Album Sales (OCC)[15]95
UK Album Downloads (OCC)[16]33
US Billboard 200[17]29
US Top Alternative Albums (Billboard)[18]3
US Top Hard Rock Albums (Billboard)[19]1
US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[20]1

References

  1. ^ AllMusic
  2. ^ sputnik
  3. ^ a b Kornelis, Chris (January 20, 2020). "The Chart-Topping Rock Band You've Never Heard Of". The Wall Street Journal. Archived from the original on January 20, 2020. Retrieved June 13, 2018.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  4. ^ Erickson, Anne (October 28, 2019). "Breaking Benjamin reimagine their big hits with special guests on new album Aurora". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved January 28, 2020.
  5. ^ "Listen to Breaking Benjamin's New Song "Far Away" Featuring Scooter Ward of Cold". Music Mayhem Magazine. December 6, 2019. Retrieved January 28, 2020.
  6. ^ a b c DeWald, Mike (January 22, 2020). "Breaking Benjamin reimagines the past on acoustic 'Aurora'". Riff Magazine. Retrieved January 28, 2020.
  7. ^ a b Andujar, Samantha (January 25, 2020). "Spill Album Review: Breaking Benjamin – Aurora". The Spill Magazine. Retrieved April 18, 2022.
  8. ^ a b Blue, Jeannie (January 22, 2020). "Breaking Benjamin – Aurora (Album Review)". Cryptic Rock. Retrieved April 18, 2022.
  9. ^ a b c Bevan, Laura (January 28, 2020). "Breaking Benjamin: Aurora – Review". Vinyl Chapters. Retrieved April 18, 2022.
  10. ^ John Cummins, Richard (January 28, 2020). "Breaking Benjamin – 'Aurora' Album Review". Music Matters Media. Retrieved April 18, 2022.
  11. ^ Aurora (booklet). Hollywood. 2020.
  12. ^ "ARIA Australian Top 50 Digital Albums" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. February 3, 2020. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
  13. ^ "Breaking Benjamin Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved February 4, 2020.
  14. ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Breaking Benjamin – Aurora" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved January 31, 2020.
  15. ^ "Official Albums Sales Chart". Official Charts Company. January 31, 2020. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
  16. ^ "Official Album Downloads Chart". Official Charts Company. January 31, 2020. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
  17. ^ "Breaking Benjamin Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved February 4, 2020.
  18. ^ "Breaking Benjamin Chart History (Top Alternative Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved February 4, 2020.
  19. ^ "Breaking Benjamin Chart History (Top Hard Rock Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved February 4, 2020.
  20. ^ "Breaking Benjamin Chart History (Top Rock Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved February 4, 2020.
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