Is The World's On Fire a good place to start with Man with a Mission?

Yes, The World's On Fire is recommended as a starting point for new Man with a Mission listeners. Energetic riffs and anthemic choruses blend with electronic elements, creating a vibrant soundscape that bridges genres. Released on January 1, 2016, 'The World's On Fire' is Man with a Mission's third studio album, following their breakthrough project 'Tales of the Sun.' At this point in their career, the band had solidified their identity by combining alternative metal with pop influences, appealing to a wide audience while exploring more complex themes.

Who is The World's On Fire for?

The World's On Fire works well if you're into steady mid-tempo anthems, socially charged lyrical themes and explosive sing-along choruses.

How many songs are on The World's On Fire?

The World's On Fire has 13 tracks, running approximately 52 minutes.

Released 10 years ago

The World's On Fire

Man with a Mission · 2016

52 min · 13 tracks · alternative metal

Energetic riffs and anthemic choruses blend with electronic elements, creating a vibrant soundscape that bridges genres.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Raise your flag — This track encapsulates the album's spirit of resilience and determination, featuring powerful lyrics that rally listeners to overcome adversity.
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Survivor Start here — With its driving beat and motivational message, 'Survivor' serves as an anthem for perseverance, reflecting the album's overall theme of facing challenges head-on.
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The World's On Fire — The title track blends urgency and introspection, addressing global challenges while showcasing the band's signature energetic sound and lyrical depth.

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 metal with electronic elements, showcasing solid songwriting but lacks deep complexity.

What we noticed

The first half of the album maintains a high energy level with driving guitar riffs and fast tempos, while the second half introduces more varied pacing.
The album incorporates electronic elements in the production, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the anthemic quality of the songs.

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

steady mid-tempo anthems
socially charged lyrical themes
explosive sing-along choruses
uplifting moments of resilience
great for energizing workouts

Maybe skip if you

prefer instant gratification tracks
avoid emotionally heavy themes

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — This album solidified their popularity in Japan, following their earlier success.
Themes: global urgency· overcoming adversity
Career context: Released on January 1, 2016, 'The World's On Fire' is Man with a Mission's third studio album, following their breakthrough project 'Tales of the Sun.' At this point in their career, the band had solidified their identity by combining alternative metal with pop influences, appealing to a wide audience while exploring more complex themes.
Stylistic neighbors: Crossfaith· Enter Shikari· The Word Alive