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"Angels Fall"
Song

"Angels Fall" is a song by American rock band Breaking Benjamin. Released soon after the album's lead single "Failure" on April 14, 2015,[1] the track is the second single on their fifth studio album Dark Before Dawn[2] and is the album's third track overall.[3]

Music

Loudwire writer Chad Childers said the song "has a more moody vibe in the verses until the power of Ben Burnley's voice adds a sense of urgency during the chorus, delivering a message about not giving up and not giving in to obstacles that may stand in your way."[4] Benjamin Burnley said of the song after its release, "I don't want to reinvent the wheel. I just want to write good music that's gonna stand the test of time and I try to do that."[5]

Release

On April 11, 2015, Breaking Benjamin released a 37-second sample of "Angels Fall", announcing its release.[6] On April 14, it was released as a follow-up to the album's lead single "Failure".[2] On September 14, 2015, a music video was released for the song.[7]

Reception

"Angels Fall" was positively received by critics. Kristen Gaydos of The Citizens' Voice praised the "ominous introduction to the radio-friendly chorus".[8] James Christopher Monger of AllMusic called the song one of the album's "standout cuts".[9] Marcus Floyd of Renowned for Sound labeled the track as "both lyrically and sonically explosive with BB's trademark earthy sound".[10] Nony Khondaker of The Daily Star commented on the catchy chorus, calling it the song's strongest part.[11]

Personnel and credits

Credits adapted from the liner notes of Dark Before Dawn.[12]

Charts

Chart (2015) Peak
position
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[13] 16
US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[14] 1
US Rock Airplay (Billboard)[15] 11
US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[16] 39

References

  1. ^ Sharp, Tyler (April 14, 2015). "Breaking Benjamin stream "Angels Fall" from 'Dark Before Dawn". Alternative Press. Retrieved April 24, 2015.
  2. ^ a b Music News Group (April 15, 2015). "Breaking Benjamin Releases New Song, "Angels Fall"". ABC News Radio. Retrieved April 24, 2015.
  3. ^ "'Dark Before Dawn' by Breaking Benjamin". iTunes Store. Apple Inc. Retrieved April 24, 2015.
  4. ^ Childers, Chad (April 15, 2015). "Breaking Benjamin Release New Song 'Angels Fall'". Loudwire. Diffuser Network. Retrieved April 24, 2015.
  5. ^ "Breaking Benjamin issues new song called 'Angels Fall'". K-SHE '95. April 16, 2015. Retrieved April 24, 2015.
  6. ^ Breaking Benjamin (April 11, 2015). ""Angels Fall" - 4/14/15 - 'Dark Before Dawn'". YouTube. Retrieved April 24, 2015.
  7. ^ Kaufman, Spencer (September 12, 2015). "Watch an Exclusive Teaser of Breaking Benjamin's 'Angels Fall' Video". Loudwire. Diffuser Network. Retrieved September 14, 2015.
  8. ^ Gaydos, Kristen (June 18, 2015). "Album review: Breaking Benjamin sticks to signature sound on 'Dark Before Dawn'". The Citizens' Voice. Retrieved November 17, 2015. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  9. ^ Monger, James Christopher. "Dark Before Dawn - Breaking Benjamin - AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved November 17, 2015.
  10. ^ Floyd, Marcus (July 3, 2015). "Album Review: Breaking Benjamin - Dark Before Dawn". Renowned for Sound. Retrieved November 17, 2015.
  11. ^ Khondaker, Nony (June 23, 2015). "Breaking Benjamin's Brilliant Comeback". The Daily Star. Retrieved November 17, 2015. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  12. ^ Dark Before Dawn (liner notes). Breaking Benjamin. Hollywood Records. 2015.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  13. ^ "Breaking Benjamin Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
  14. ^ "Breaking Benjamin Chart History (Mainstream Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved July 14, 2015.
  15. ^ "Breaking Benjamin Chart History (Rock Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved July 28, 2015.
  16. ^ "Breaking Benjamin Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved October 6, 2015.
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