What does Set It Off sound like?

Energetic fusion of hard rock and rap, infused with anthemic choruses and a positive message. Rooted in Christian rock. Start with "Everyone Like Me".

Is Set It Off a good place to start with Thousand Foot Krutch?

Yes, Set It Off is recommended as a starting point for new Thousand Foot Krutch listeners. Energetic fusion of hard rock and rap, infused with anthemic choruses and a positive message. Released in 2001, Set It Off was Thousand Foot Krutch's third studio album, following their 1999 breakthrough, That’s What People Do. The band was establishing itself within the Christian rock scene, blending elements of nu-metal and rap-rock to carve out a unique identity.

Who is Set It Off for?

Set It Off works well if you're into high-energy anthems for motivation, dynamic flow with emotional peaks and for group sing-alongs.

How many songs are on Set It Off?

Set It Off has 18 tracks, running approximately 75 minutes.

Set It Off

Thousand Foot Krutch · 2001

75 min · 18 tracks · Christian rock

Energetic fusion of hard rock and rap, infused with anthemic choruses and a positive message.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Everyone Like Me Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Puppet — This track showcases the band’s signature blend of hard-hitting riffs and rap verses, making it a standout example of their energetic style.
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Set It Off — The title track encapsulates the album’s spirit with its rallying call for action and empowerment through music, resonating deeply with fans.
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Unbelievable — With its catchy hook and infectious energy, this track exemplifies the band's knack for creating anthems that engage audiences both lyrically and musically.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

48 /100

Foothills

Higher than 19% of albums we've rated

The album combines energetic rock and rap elements effectively but lacks depth in songwriting.

What we noticed

The album opens with a brief intro track that leads directly into high-energy songs, maintaining a fast tempo for the first half.
Several tracks feature rapped verses followed by sung choruses, creating a dynamic contrast throughout the record.
The last three tracks slow down the pace significantly, providing a reflective conclusion to the album.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

high-energy anthems for motivation
dynamic flow with emotional peaks
for group sing-alongs
uplifting tracks for workout sessions
wave-like pacing keeps engagement

Maybe skip if you

prefer slow, introspective music
dislike high-energy choruses

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — This album solidified their presence in the Christian rock scene after earlier success.
Themes: Christian empowerment· rap-rock rebellion· millennial optimism
Career context: Released in 2001, Set It Off was Thousand Foot Krutch's third studio album, following their 1999 breakthrough, That’s What People Do. The band was establishing itself within the Christian rock scene, blending elements of nu-metal and rap-rock to carve out a unique identity.
Stylistic neighbors: Skillet· Red· Disciple