What makes (Set This) World Ablaze by Killswitch Engage notable?

'(Set This) World Ablaze' is significant for its blend of melodic elements and hardcore aggression, contributing to the metalcore movement's popularity. The album received positive critical reception, further establishing Killswitch Engage as leading figures in the genre and influencing countless bands that followed. When released in 2005, '(Set This) World Ablaze' marked Killswitch Engage's transition into mainstream recognition following their 2004 album 'The End of Heartache'. This album solidified their place in the metalcore scene during a time when the genre was gaining significant traction.

Who is (Set This) World Ablaze for?

(Set This) World Ablaze works well if you're into dynamic progression with emotional peaks, intense anthems for cathartic release and wave-like pacing with varied intensity.

How many songs are on (Set This) World Ablaze?

(Set This) World Ablaze has 35 tracks, running approximately 207 minutes.

(Set This) World Ablaze

Killswitch Engage · 2005

207 min · 35 tracks · melodic metalcore

Melodic metalcore anthems intertwine with emotional intensity and powerful riffs, forging a relentless sonic experience.

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Why this album works

'(Set This) World Ablaze' is significant for its blend of melodic elements and hardcore aggression, contributing to the metalcore movement's popularity. The album received positive critical reception, further establishing Killswitch Engage as leading figures in the genre and influencing countless bands that followed.

Best for: dynamic progression with emotional peaks intense anthems for cathartic release wave-like pacing with varied intensity
Context: When released in 2005, '(Set This) World Ablaze' marked Killswitch Engage's transition into mainstream recognition following their 2004 album 'The End of Heartache'. This album solidified their place in the metalcore scene during a time when the genre was gaining significant traction.
Stylistic neighbors: Ice Nine Kills· Sonic Syndicate· Black Veil Brides

Tracklist

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1 A Bid Farewell 4:15
2 Breathe Life Standout 3:23
3 Fixation on the Darkness Standout 5:29
4 When Darkness Falls 3:51
5 Self Revolution 4:54
6 The End of Heartache Standout 4:49
7 Take This Oath 3:40
8 Numbered Days 4:51
9 The Element of One 4:06
10 Prelude 1:07
11 Hope Is... 6:04
12 Life to Lifeless 3:10
13 My Last Serenade 3:51
14 Rose of Sharyn 6:44
15 Vide Infra 3:57
16 Temple From the Within 7:25
17 Life to Lifeless 3:28
18 My Last Serenade 4:15
19 Fixation on the Darkness Standout 3:36
20 Rose of Sharyn 3:51
21 The End of Heartache (Band version) 4:04
22 Drum Roll... 3:03
23 Prelude 5:01
24 The Bedroom 10:19
25 Exit Jesse... Enter Howard 17:00
26 The Studio Heartache 7:11
27 Mass Metal to the Masses 6:12
28 Bringing the Smiles Back to Metal 17:11
29 Freak Out Get Down 3:59
30 Sucka Got Served 3:58
31 The Same Ole' "Massholes" 5:53
32 The Basement 8:37
33 All in the Family 13:45
34 Scene Incest 8:20
35 On the Side 5:46

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