Aurora (Breaking Benjamin album)
2020 compilation album by Breaking Benjamin
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Aurora is a compilation album by the American rock band Breaking Benjamin, released on January 24, 2020. The album is a collection of reimagined versions of previously released songs, plus one new song.[3] This is their final album with Hollywood Records.
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| Released | January 24, 2020 | |||
| Recorded | 2019 | |||
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| Length | 40:10 | |||
| Label | Hollywood | |||
| Producer | Ben Burnley | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [1] |
| Sputnikmusic | 2.2/5[2] |
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 and 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
All tracks are written by Benjamin Burnley, with additional writers where noted.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Original release | Length |
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| 1. | "So Cold" |
| We Are Not Alone (2004) | 4:32 |
| 2. | "Failure" (featuring Michael Barnes) | Dark Before Dawn (2015) | 3:37 | |
| 3. | "Far Away" (featuring Scooter Ward of Cold) | 4:52 | ||
| 4. | "Angels Fall" | Dark Before Dawn (2015) | 3:46 | |
| 5. | "Red Cold River" (featuring Spencer Chamberlain) |
| Ember (2018) | 3:18 |
| 6. | "Tourniquet" |
| Ember (2018) | 4:21 |
| 7. | "Dance with the Devil" (featuring Adam Gontier of Three Days Grace) | Klepaski | Phobia (2006) | 3:44 |
| 8. | "Never Again" |
| Dark Before Dawn (2015) | 3:41 |
| 9. | "Torn in Two" | Ember (2018) | 4:04 | |
| 10. | "Dear Agony" (featuring Lacey Sturm of Flyleaf) | Dear Agony (2009) | 4:15 | |
| Total length: | 40:10 | |||
Personnel
Credits adapted from album's liner notes.[11]
- Ben Burnley – vocals, guitar, producer
- Jasen Rauch – guitar, additional vocal engineering (track 2)
- Keith Wallen – guitar
- Aaron Bruch – bass
- Shaun Foist – drums
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Charts
| Chart (2020) | Peak position |
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| 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 |