Description
Shatter the Darkness is the sophomore album by the American rock band Fireworks featuring Marty McCall, released on Myrrh Records in 1979, a division of Word. The album was produced by Chris Christian for Home Sweet Home Productions.
Shatter The Darkness was included among CCM Magazine’s Top 10 Contemporary/Rock Albums of 1979 – Fireworks gave us the power and the glory with an explosive collection of songs that matched Martyn McCall’s poetic sensibilities with potent, passionate music that took us to the edge – and dared us to leap. An important album from a band that’s ready for the 80’s.
Shatter The Darkness is a major step forward. Bigger production overall, with McCall’s highly emotive vocals perfectly suited to slow intense rockers like the title cut and the synth-heavy «Change My Heart», as well as somber impelling ballads like «The World» and «Beautiful Woman». «Rock Band» ups the tempo and brings in the guitars for one of their heaviest statements to date. Comparisons elude me – Fireworks has succeeded in crafting their own unique brand of hard-edged pop-rock, with McCall’s rhythmic pounding piano chords becoming the trademark of the group’s sound. Slick colorful sleeve design made to resemble a package of fireworks. [Ken Scott, The Archivist, 4th edition]
LP tracklist:
Side One
A1. “Change My Heart” – 2:59
A2. “Beautiful Woman” – 4:17
A3. “After The Rain” – 2:07
A4. “Calling My Name” – 3:55
A5. “Rock Band” – 3:24
Side Two
B1. “Like Children” – 3:11
B2. “I Know Power” – 2:39
B3. “Love You Tonight” – 3:37
B4. “Shatter The Darkness” – 5:05
B5. “The World” – 3:50
Note: Simultaneously released on 8-track tape and 12-inch vinyl LP by Myrrh Records.
Fireworks Tribute. I toured with Marty McCall and Fireworks for almost 3 years as the Bass player . Played on the live album. Got to together with some friends to recreate “Shatter the Darkness” and “Resuced.” – Bob Sinkovic, 31 Jul 2018.
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