The World Is Ours
Upon a Burning Body · 2010
33 min · 10 tracks · metalcore
A relentless barrage of heavy riffs and aggressive vocals driven by cinematic themes and a palpable intensity.
Top tracks — play these first
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Carlito's Way — This track exemplifies the band's signature blend of groove-heavy riffs and aggressive breakdowns, while referencing a classic film to enhance its narrative depth.
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Scarface — With its ferocious energy and lyrical homage to the iconic film, this song captures the album's thematic essence and showcases the band's musical prowess.
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Devil's Advocate — This track stands out for its dynamic shifts and intricate guitar work, reflecting the band's ability to merge melodic elements with their heavier sound.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines heavy riffs with cinematic storytelling, establishing a strong identity in the metalcore genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a relentless pace, maintaining aggressive riffs and vocals throughout the first half.
- Cinematic themes are woven into the lyrics, with each track referencing classic crime films, creating a narrative thread across the album.
- The intermission track serves as a brief pause before the final three tracks, which ramp up intensity again, culminating in a climactic finish.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- high-energy listening for workouts
- short tracks for quick bursts
- cinematic intensity throughout experience
- aggressive anthems for motivation
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, mellow tunes
- seek long, immersive pieces
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Upon a Burning Body released The World Is Ours as their debut album in 2010, establishing their presence in the metalcore scene. This album followed the band's formation in 2005 and showcased their energetic blend of deathcore and groove metal, setting the stage for future releases.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Carnifex· Chelsea Grin· The Black Dahlia Murder
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Showtime 1:11
- 2 Carlito's Way 2:54
- 3 Donnie Brasco 3:49
- 4 Righteous Kill 2:39
- 5 Scarface 2:48
- 6 Intermission 2:47
- 7 Heat 3:21
- 8 Any Given Sunday 3:25
- 9 Devil's Advocate 3:37
- 10 City Hall 6:37
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