Man on Fire

Man on Fire | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 13, 2000)
• Original Release Date: 1999
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: The Orchard
• ASIN: B00000JH1Y
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #773,938 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Internal Combustion

2. Just Out of Reach

3. The Rain and the Rainbow

4. Liek a Star

5. Hanglider

6. In Motion

7. Time Was Frozen

8. High

9. Not Just for America

10. One to Live, One to Die

11. No Surprise

12. The One

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Band Of The Turn Of The Century., November 6, 2001

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Cesar Cervantes (Las Vegas, Nevada USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Man on Fire (Audio CD)

It's true they resemble a lot of artists from the 80's scene. And you can find any comparisons plausible. But we have to remember that Man On Fire didn't invent the Pop or Progressive scene.They are just playing with it and they do it so good that I'm inclined to state this to be ONE OF THE BEST NEOPROGRESSIVE BAND AT THE TURN OF THE CENTURY. Get the CD; you will not be dissapointed.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars For any Prog Fan who also likes well-crafted Pop, June 21, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Man on Fire (Audio CD)

This recent acquisition of mine is a pleasant surprise, as I had delayed getting it due to it getting too many rave reviews. Other than backing up the other reviewers, I would like to add a few of my own comments. First, I would have to classify this one as New Wave Pop redone 15 years after it's prime, with some Prog leanings, which really puts it in a class all by itself. I would best compare them to the poppier side of Saga mixed with Simple Minds, Duran Duran, and vocals being a cross between a subdued Geddy Lee and David Bowie. And believe it or not, most of this music is not danceable, as lyrics like Just Out Of Reach are what push it into prog territory. The one instrumental, called Hanglider, is almost fusion, with their dominant fretless bass (which takes center stage on most of the songs). Secondly, this CD manages to straddle the fine line between being an extremely polished production while not being overproduced, as the production on this is near perfect. For any prog fan who does not mind some well-crafted pop thrown into their musical recipe, Man On Fire is worth a try.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Intelligent, Dark Neo-Progressive Rock, June 10, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Man on Fire (Audio CD)

This is the record that won "The Prog-Net 1998 Reader's Poll Album of the Year Award". Well, is it really that good? I have to admit that it is surprisingly good. This is intelligent dark 80's Neo-Progressive Rock mixed with 80's New-Romantic Synth-Pop oriented groups. Here you get strong melodies, good musicians and interesting arrangements. You can hear similarities with ABC, Depeche Mode, Duran Duran, Eurythmics, Peter Gabriel, Japan, Nik Kershaw, Pink Floyd, Power Station, Rush, Saga and Scritti Politti; a mix you haven't seen that often in progressive rock! That is also the unique thing about Man on Fire. The group is primarily a two-man band with guest musicians that share the drumming on this album. The bass work is influenced by Mick Karn of Japan. The vocals are sometimes close to Geddy Lee of Rush. Man on Fire may not be one of the most innovative progressive groups, but the overall feeling is convincing. This is one of the most impressive debut albums from 1998, and a must have for all lovers of Neo-Progressive Pop. I will definitely listen to this many times in the future. Recommended!