This list takes a look at some of the most important and essential Breaking Benjamin songs. It’s a difficult list to write since the band’s heavy melodies are easy to love and hard to rate. So this list is focused on essential listening that’s great for new fans to listen to.

“Sooner or Later” is exciting music that starts off with a killer guitar riff. Afterwards, the song goes into a moment of calm before the lyrics pick up and tear us out of our seats. It’s a song that snuck into the Billboard Hot 100 at 99 and yet managed to peak at #2 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock charts.

“Ashes of Eden” is a more melancholic song with an enchanting melody and thrilling voicework that tells a story of hope even after adversity. A lot of listeners who have experienced hitting rock bottom or being backed against the wall relate to this song and find strength to persevere from it.

“So Cold” is a popular and very cool song that has a rich sound and a head-banging melody that’s impossible to resist. It’s music that somehow manages to rise above its calm moments to showcase the band’s consistently quality sounds and their rich musical storytelling skills.