Tourniquet (Breaking Benjamin song)

"Tourniquet" is a song by American rock band Breaking Benjamin. It was their third single off of their album Ember. The band made a video for the single, completing a trilogy of videos for the singles from the album.[1][2][3]

"Tourniquet"
Single by Breaking Benjamin
from the album Ember
ReleasedDecember 18, 2018 (2018-12-18)
Recorded2017
GenreHard rock
Length4:09
LabelHollywood
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Benjamin Burnley
  • Keith Wallen
  • Aaron Bruch
  • Jasen Rauch
Breaking Benjamin singles chronology
"Torn in Two"
(2018)		 "Tourniquet"
(2018)		 "Far Away"
(2019)
Music video
"Tourniquet" on YouTube

Reception

The Daily Cardinal described the song as "a welcome and natural progression from their earlier works, signaling a very promising future for a band that is now two decades old"[4] and that it features "a driving bass heavy drum line, a beautiful blending of tones and a textbook example of Burnley's vocal prowess, it stands as a gem of modern hard rock".[5] In a fairly negative review, The Heights said: "Flutters of electric guitar notes cut through the saturated quality of the song's heavy instrumentation, and the raspy screams of the chorus have a ringing, auto-tuned quality that give the song a much-needed, distinguishable melody."[6] MTSU Sidelines said the band "blend heavy intros and bridges with verses that build up to melodic choruses" with this song.[7]

Charts
Chart (2018–19) Peak
position
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[8] 44
US Rock Airplay (Billboard)[9] 24
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References
  1. "Video Premiere: BREAKING BENJAMIN's 'Tourniquet'". Blabbermouth. December 14, 2018. Retrieved April 18, 2019.
  2. Wendowski, Andrew Wendowski (December 19, 2018). "Breaking Benjamin's Ben Burnley Talks Forthcoming Acoustic Album, "Tourniquet" Music Video, 2019 Plans and more". Music Mayhem Magazine. Retrieved April 18, 2019.
  3. "Breaking Benjamin Unveil Fiery New Music Video for "Tourniquet"". Music Mayhem Magazine. December 14, 2018. Retrieved April 18, 2019.
  4. Everman, John (April 1, 2019). "Breaking Benjamin sparks embers with a fiery performance in Madison". The Daily Cardinal. Retrieved April 18, 2019.
  5. Everman, John (March 14, 2019). "Ben Burnley, Breaking Benjamin a consistent force in rock". The Daily Cardinal. Retrieved April 18, 2019.
  6. Dow, Isabella (April 18, 2018). "Breaking Benjamin's Unoriginal 'Ember' Burns Out Quickly". The Heights. Retrieved April 18, 2019.
  7. Isong, Maro (April 18, 2018). "Breaking Benjamin Picks Up Where They Left Off In 'Ember'". MTSU Sidelines. Retrieved April 18, 2019.
  8. "Breaking Benjamin Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard.
  9. "Breaking Benjamin Chart History (Rock Airplay)". Billboard.
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