Oh, Common Life

The Detroit quintet's third LP is pop-punk for the same reasons that determine most genre affiliations—pedigree and presentation. There are enormous instant-singalong melodies here that could potentially trigger gag reflexes, but they unify a record of expansive range and clever writing. Fireworks have made an exceedingly catchy record that candidly and intelligently grapples with struggles of adulthood.

With their fourth full-length release, emo-pop band Fireworks have further refined their rich, powerfully emotional take on rock & roll with the album Oh, Common Life.

Fireworks - Oh, Common Life review: I'm getting used to my skin, but it doesn't fit right