Trouser Press wrote that "the sound of
On Fire is hard and spare: one-at-a-time raps over rhythm tracks (including human beat box noises) with sporadic bits of music added."
The Washington Post thought that "Stetsasonic does the now-traditional rap/metal duel on 'Rock De La Stet' and cops a reggae rhythm occasionally, but the sextet is at its best when it simply sets out to 'Bust That Groove'." In 1998, the album was selected as one of ''
The Source's'' 100 Best Rap Albums. ==Track listing==