Guest Blogger: Brandon B2

Breaking Benjamin:
This is no ordinary rock band. This is a band that is quickly making a name for themselves, after starting out as a small local band in Pennsylvania. Lead vocalist Benjamin Burnley formed the band in 1998, and after a few minor tweaks to the crew, they took off in 2002 after signing with Hollywood records. They released their debut album “Saturate” later that year, and though it did not have any can’t-miss hits, it certainly got the band name out there, led by their first single, Polyamorous. Their first big break came off their second album, when hit song So Cold’s video was a promotional video for hit movie Hellboy. One of my favorite songs, “Diary of Jane”, is about a man that is trying to get the attention of this girl named Jane. The song relates to everyday life to men out there that have that secret crush, and talks about the efforts that are made to get her attention, and finding out her interests, all without being too obvious about it. The general opinions among reviews were that the band is starting to just “show off” their talents with this song. Their latest hit “I Will Not Bow”, is not only one of my favorite rock songs, but one of my favorite songs in general. The song is somewhat depressing, as it refers to the emotions of so many people in the world today. I think it means that there is so much wrong doing in this world, that the people out there with the desire to do good, they do not have the drive, or ability to make a major change. One thing I think that could have added to the song is for it to offer a solution to this problem. Reviews said that it was just a catchy chorus, but I think overall it is a good song. Critics everywhere say that Breaking Benjamin is rocketing up the charts, and quickly becoming one of the most popular rock bands around. I tend to agree, and think that if you area a fan of Rock music, you should definitely spend the money to buy an album, and listen to the lyrics. Well worth the time.