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We Are Not Alone
Breaking Benjamin
Retail Price (not our price): $13.98
Release Date: 2004-06-29
Manufacturer: Hollywood Records
Format: Audio CD
Discs: 1

Track List
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Disc 1

Editorial Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):

1) Album Description
All sharp hooks and hefty beats, We Are Not Alone starts off with the Middle Eastern melody of the roaring lead single "So Cold," a riff-heavy track that showcases the fretwork of guitarist Aaron Fink, an expressive guitarist with a flair for both color and crunch. Employing a palette of quirky pedal effects, distorted textures and throttled power chords, he amplifies the emotion in each song, be it the confrontational rage in "Believe" or the sweeping emotional plea of "Break My Fall." "Aaron really stepped up on this record," says vocalist/guitarist Ben Burnely. "He's not so much a riff guy as someone who creates atmosphere. His talents really shine through here."The perfectly paced album is anchored by the propelling rhythms of drums and bass as well as being driven by Burnley, who brings each melody to life with a voice that's both graceful ("Rain") and Godzillian ("Away"). He soars over the mile-high chorus of "Follow," delivering the insistent hook with unbridled passion and grit. "Touring helped develop my singing ability and allowed me to try new things on this record," he says. "It gave me a sense of confidence that was really liberating."The band credit producer David Bendeth for the album's adventurous spirit, saying that he encouraged them to reach higher by digging deeper. "David has a great ear and helped pull better performances out of us," says Fink. "He also added a lot of flavor to the record. Unlike the first album, which was all bass, drums and guitar, this record is filled with all sorts of tasty ear candy. It's definitely headphones-worthy."

Customer Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):
Average Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5

1) Angry, partially profane, with many moments of hope   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
Of all the mainstream music out there, you have the horrible pop-emo, pop-rap, and then you have most of the radio rock music (which is the highlights of all the boring Grammy awards.) Of course, Breaking Benjamin is probably one of the most underrated bands of todays radio rock. Of all the 12 tracks (the hidden track is a 2005 version of "Rain" which I find kinda useless,) there are so many that are awesome (Forget It, Simple Design, Firefly, Break my Fall, So Cold, etc) that you will not want to skip a single song if you are listening to it via album. Its a wonder that these guys do not walk off with a dozen grammys. On the flip side, the album notebook is extremely useless (apart from a few thank-yous, there is no way you can read to find out the lyrics since they are jumbled around.) Oh, and I forgot to mention that Breaking Benjamin gets a little help from Smashing Pumpkins/Zwan's Billy Corgan with a few songs including the hit "Rain". So, fans of rock music and Smashing Pumpkins may want to get a copy of this really great album. Just avoid a lot of the one star reviews if you are still unsure about We Are Not Alone (they really are telling the truth!)

2) Breaking Benjamin just has what you want   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
I could fill you with all the reasons this cd is great but i'd rather leave you with one word that sum's it up, remarkable

3) So Cold and Chilled to Perfection   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
Breaking Benjamin is so awesome, I can't even stand it! We Are Not Alone is a super-fantastic album. The melodies are dark, sinister and angry. The lyrics are white-hot with emotion. Ben is brilliant. His voice brings a certain vulnerability to the songs, "Away" being my favorite. I'd follow B.B. anywhere! I also recommend the following product link. So Cold The acoustic version of "So Cold" is simply haunting.

4) This one did it for me   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
Breaking Benjamin's career all started right here with "We Are Not Alone". Unfortunately, their first album, "Saturate", never got much recognition, which was really too bad because it was one amazing album. But, this is the one that started it for them. After hearing the single, "So Cold", I knew this was a band worth looking into, because I had not beforehand not known about "Saturate". But, under further examination, this band was something to behold. The music, the lyrics, everything was top-notch. So, as I go a little deeper into the album, I knew I had found a new favorite. Despite the criticism of them being a copycat to "Tool" as well as a bunch of other bands, I found something more. These boys from Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania were doing more than writing music, they were putting everything they had into the music that was hitting the airwaves. And from the first listen of "We Are Not Alone", it's very evident that they're not here to just make radio-friendly hits, but to do what they want to do, and that's write THEIR kind of music, whether or not the world wants it.Putting aside that this entire album is a masterpiece, there are a few highlights, such as the popular "So Cold", along with "Follow", "Simple Design", "Sooner or Later", and "Breakdown". These are the songs where I believe this band truly shines. Ben Burnley's one of a kind lyrics are shown, as well as the pure talent of Aaron Fink with his ear-piercing riffs. Also to be noted, especially on such songs as "Follow", "Break my Fall", and "Sooner Or Later" are Ben's amazing soaring vocals. Not to mention the amazing of his ability to growl in songs like "Believe" and "Breakdown". Breaking Benjamin really is the band that has it all, and listen after listen from this album will prove it. You really wouldn't think that this is only their sophomore album. They're steps ahead of a lot out there, and with their future work, no doubt we'll continue to see this band shine!

5) You're so cold... but you feel alive... lay your hand on me one last time...   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
Breaking Benjamin is an awesome band! I really love their song So Cold. The whole CD is awesome!!!