Our First Four Albums: Saturate to Dear Agony
Our first four albums took us from Wilkes-Barre to the top of the rock charts. Here's a quick walk through each one, from Saturate to Dear Agony.
Where did it begin?
Before the first album there was a self-titled EP in 2001. A year later, Saturate came out in 2002: our debut album, and the start of everything that followed.
What came after Saturate?
- We Are Not Alone (2004): our second album.
- Phobia (2006): our third album, which peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard 200.
- Dear Agony (2009): our fourth album, which reached No. 4 on the Billboard 200.
Along the way, "Breath" and "I Will Not Bow" went to No. 1 on the Mainstream Rock chart, and "The Diary of Jane" went multi-platinum.
What happened in 2010?
After Dear Agony, Ben's recurring illnesses put the band on hiatus from 2010. In 2011 came Shallow Bay: The Best of Breaking Benjamin, a best-of from those first years.
Why does this era matter for our merch?
These four albums carry a lot of what our designs are about: dark colours, heavy type and our name front and centre. Each product page tells you what its design shows and where it comes from, so you can find the one that takes you back to the record you love most.
How do I pick a piece?
Start with the album: look for the design that names it, or the one that feels like it. Then pick the garment: a tee for every day, a hoodie for the cold, a long sleeve for in between. Check the size chart: every product page has its own.