As the World Burns

As the World Burns is the debut studio album by American hip hop group Arsonists. It was released on August 24, 1999 via Matador Records in 1999. Recording sessions took place at Gallco Enterprises, at D&D Studios and at Ozone Studios in New York, and at The Fire Place. Production was handled by members Q-Unique, Freestyle, MC D-Stroy and Swel Boogie, except one song produced with DJ Spin One. The album peaked at number 78 on the US Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. Its single "Pyromaniax" peaked at number 43 on the US Billboard Hot Rap Songs chart.

As the World Burns
Studio album by
Arsonists
ReleasedAugust 24, 1999 (1999-08-24)
Studio
  • Gallco Enterprises
  • D&D Studios (New York, NY)
  • Ozone Studios (New York, NY)
  • The Fire Place
GenreHip hop
Length60:51
LabelMatador Records
Producer
  • Q-Unique
  • Freestyle
  • MC D-Stroy
  • Swel Boogie
  • DJ Spin One
Arsonists chronology
As the World Burns
(1999)		 Date of Birth
(2001)
Singles from As the World Burns
  1. "Session"
    Released: 1996
  2. "Venom / Seed"
    Released: 1997
  3. "Blaze / Geembo's Theme / Flashback"
    Released: January 19, 1998
  4. "Backdraft"
    Released: January 12, 1999
  5. "Pyromaniax"
    Released: July 5, 1999
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic
The A.V. Clubfavorable
Christgau's Consumer Guide
CMJ New Music Reportfavorable
Exclaim!mixed
NME
Pitchfork7.7/10
Vibefavorable
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