"The Diary of Jane," "Breath," "Until the End," "Evil Angel" Chart Performance: Peaked at #2 on the Billboard 200 (held from #1 by High School Musical ). Certified Platinum. Legacy: "The Diary of Jane" remains their most-streamed song and a defining rock anthem of the mid-2000s. 2009: Dear Agony – The Swan Song (For Now) Released on September 29, 2009, Dear Agony was the final studio album of this era. It was marked by extreme personal turmoil for Burnley, who was battling a mysterious chronic illness (later diagnosed as a severe autoimmune disorder). The album is lyrically bleaker and more introspective than its predecessors.
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. BREAKING BENJAMIN - DISCOGRAPHY -2001-11- -CHAN...
"Polyamorous," "So Cold," "The Diary of Jane," "Breath," "I Will Not Bow," etc. Disc 2 (Rarities): "Lady Bug," "Inertia" (from the Saturate sessions), "Rain" (2005 alternate version), and "Ordinary Man" (a B-side from Phobia ). "The Diary of Jane," "Breath," "Until the End,"
This article chronicles their complete official discography from their 2001 demo tape through to their November 2011 compilation album, Shallow Bay: The Best of Breaking Benjamin . Before the major labels took notice, a young Breaking Benjamin recorded a self-titled 4-track demo in 2001. This is the rarest piece of their catalog, featuring early, raw versions of songs that would later be re-recorded. 2009: Dear Agony – The Swan Song (For
