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What do you get when you take 5 hardworking guys and throw them in the studio with Chad Gilbert of New Found Glory?

You get Fireworks’ debut album All I Have To Offer Is My Own Confusion.

The album opens up with “Geography, Vonnegut And Me” and sets the tone for the rest of the album. This album is full of catchy melodies, hooks and gang vocals and it is reflected throughout the entire album.

The first single and arguably the album’s best track, “Detroit”, kicks off with with a bang, and it’s a track you’ll find yourself singing along to, and going back to, over and over.  Lyrically and musically it’s a fun, poppy album.

Also, mad props should be given to Chad Gilbert who did a wonderful job as producer. I, along with many can hope this is one of many to come.

Of course with all the positives come some negatives. While there aren’t many drawbacks, there are two big ones that are noticeable. This album, in a way, sounds like it has been made before, whether it be by New Found Glory or Set Your Goals. While not a bad thing, it is a slight problem

The other problem I have is some of the better parts on the album are where Chad Gilbert’s guitar and vocals outshine the band themselves.

Overall, the positives far outweigh the negatives and this album is VERY catchy and you’ll probably find yourself driving to it with the windows down all summer long, as it is the start of a good string of summer-friendly albums to come out this year.

Fireworks Is:

Kyle O’ Neil

Chris Mojan

Brett Jones

Tymm Rengers

Dave Macklinder

Produced by: Chad Gilbert

Release Date: 3/24/09

Final Score

8/10