Studio Album · No. 1
Saturate Songwriting Credits by Breaking Benjamin
Produced by Ulrich Wild · Engineered by Ulrich Wild, Chris Lord-Alge
Holds writing credit on 13 of 13 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 13 / 13 documented
Scored across the 13 tracks with documented writers, by whether Breaking Benjamin carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 13 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
Saturate sets the band's lasting authorship pattern: Benjamin Burnley writes all the lyrics, while the music is composed by Burnley with the original lineup of Aaron Fink, Mark Klepaski, and Jeremy Hummel. Burnley is the creative center from the start, owning the words and sharing the riffs with the band. Produced by Ulrich Wild, the debut built its following on rock radio rather than pop crossover.
The debut studio album by Breaking Benjamin, released on July 9, 2002 through Hollywood Records. Produced by Ulrich Wild, it established the band's post-grunge and alternative metal sound built around Benjamin Burnley's vocal style and hook-driven riffs. All 13 tracks are credited jointly to Benjamin Burnley, Aaron Fink, Mark James Klepaski, and Jeremy Hummel. The album gained a following through radio rock airplay and laid the groundwork for the band's mainstream breakthrough on We Are Not Alone.