Phobia (Breaking Benjamin album)
Phobia is the third studio album by American rock band Breaking Benjamin. It was recorded at The Barbershop Studios in Hopatcong, New Jersey, and released on August 8, 2006, through Hollywood Records and in Europe on November 21, 2007. Overview. "Phobia" was released on August 8, 2006, and quickly sold out at major retail chains such as Best Buy and Target. The album sold 131,000 copies in its first week, which made it the fastest selling and highest charting Breaking Benjamin album (until 2015's "Dark Before Dawn"), hitting number two on the US "Billboard" 200 . This is the first studio album Chad Szeliga recorded with the band. The intro track features the sound effects of an airport, namely a flight attendant announcing standard safety procedures and the sound of an airplane making its ascent, alluding to Benjamin Burnley's fear of flying, hence the inspiration for the album name, "Phobia". The album re-entered the US "Billboard" 200 at number 38 on May 5, 2007, with its reissue. On May 21, 2009, the album was certified platinum by the RIAA and on October 15, 2021, the album was certified silver by the BPI, making it  their most successful album in terms of sales internationally. Reception. "Phobia" received generally positive reviews, with Corey Apar of AllMusic calling the album "nothing if not consistent" with their past material, concluding ""Phobia" will not win over any skeptics still holding out on the band, but for those already happily settled in the Benjamin camp, it makes for another satisfying listen." Track listing. The CD released with the "Phobia" Collectors Edition DVD also includes this track. This track is not listed on the album's back insert. When played, it appears as track 14, making "So Cold" track 15 and  Rain track 16. Track listing. This DVD was released in April 2007 as part of the "Phobia" Collectors Edition CD and DVD package; it features the band's entire February 11, 2007 concert at Stabler Arena in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Personnel. Credits adapted from album's liner notes.