Angels Fall (song)
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| Single by Breaking Benjamin | ||||||||||
| from the album Dark Before Dawn | ||||||||||
| Released | April 14, 2015 | |||||||||
| Format | Digital download | |||||||||
| Genre | Hard rock | |||||||||
| Length | 3:49 | |||||||||
| Label | Hollywood | |||||||||
| Writer(s) | Benjamin Burnley | |||||||||
| Producer(s) | Benjamin Burnley | |||||||||
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"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]
- Performed by Breaking Benjamin
- Written by Benjamin Burnley
- Produced by Benjamin Burnley
- Recorded by John Bender and Benjamin Burnley at St. Studios, Ocean City, and The Barbershop Studios, Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey
- Audio engineering by John Bender, Dan Korneff, Jim Romano, and Benjamin Burnley
- Mixed by Chris Lord-Alge, Keith Armstrong, and Nik Karpen at Mix L.A., Tarzana, Los Angeles
- Mastered by Ted Jensen at Sterling Sound, New York City, New York
Charts
| Chart (2015) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Hot Rock Songs (Billboard)[13] | 16 |
| US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[14] | 1 |
| US Rock Airplay (Billboard)[15] | 11 |
| US Alternative Songs (Billboard)[16] | 39 |
References
- ↑ Sharp, Tyler (April 14, 2015). "Breaking Benjamin stream "Angels Fall" from 'Dark Before Dawn". Alternative Press. Retrieved April 24, 2015.
- 1 2 Music News Group (April 15, 2015). "Breaking Benjamin Releases New Song, "Angels Fall"". ABC News Radio. Retrieved April 24, 2015.
- ↑ "'Dark Before Dawn' by Breaking Benjamin". iTunes Store. Apple Inc. Retrieved April 24, 2015.
- ↑ Childers, Chad (April 15, 2015). "Breaking Benjamin Release New Song 'Angels Fall'". Loudwire. Diffuser Network. Retrieved April 24, 2015.
- ↑ "Breaking Benjamin issues new song called 'Angels Fall'". K-SHE '95. April 16, 2015. Retrieved April 24, 2015.
- ↑ Breaking Benjamin (April 11, 2015). ""Angels Fall" - 4/14/15 - 'Dark Before Dawn'". YouTube. Retrieved April 24, 2015.
- ↑ Kaufman, Spencer (September 12, 2015). "Watch an Exclusive Teaser of Breaking Benjamin's 'Angels Fall' Video". Loudwire. Diffuser Network. Retrieved September 14, 2015.
- ↑ Gaydos, Kristen (June 18, 2015). "Album review: Breaking Benjamin sticks to signature sound on 'Dark Before Dawn'". The Citizens' Voice. Retrieved November 17, 2015.
- ↑ Monger, James Christopher. "Dark Before Dawn - Breaking Benjamin - AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved November 17, 2015.
- ↑ Floyd, Marcus (July 3, 2015). "Album Review: Breaking Benjamin - Dark Before Dawn". Renowned for Sound. Retrieved November 17, 2015.
- ↑ Khondaker, Nony (June 23, 2015). "Breaking Benjamin's Brilliant Comeback". The Daily Star. Retrieved November 17, 2015.
- ↑ Dark Before Dawn (liner notes). Breaking Benjamin. Hollywood Records. 2015.
- ↑ "Breaking Benjamin – Chart history" Billboard Hot Rock Songs for Breaking Benjamin. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
- ↑ "Breaking Benjamin – Chart history" Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs for Breaking Benjamin. Retrieved July 14, 2015.
- ↑ "Breaking Benjamin – Chart history" Billboard Rock Airplay for Breaking Benjamin. Retrieved July 28, 2015.
- ↑ "Breaking Benjamin – Chart history" Billboard Alternative Songs for Breaking Benjamin. Retrieved October 6, 2015.