Benson Boone | Fireworks Rollerblades Zip

And that’s where the “zip” comes in.

: Many reviewers identify Boone's vocals as the album's strongest asset, noting his ability to transition between soft crooning and powerful, emotional "screeches". Benson Boone Fireworks Rollerblades zip

Because the trick isn’t the fireworks. The trick is the zip — the fuse, the stride, the high note you hold a half-second longer than you should. And that’s where the “zip” comes in

I saw you on the sidewalk With your backpack on I was on my way to the coffee shop You looked like a movie star I was feeling low But you smiled at me and I froze right there in the middle of the road The trick is the zip — the fuse,

If there’s a minor friction, it’s that a few ballads (“Slow It Down,” “In the Stars” as a closer) trade zip for weight. They’re well-sung, but they momentarily stall the momentum. You go from rollerblading to wading through honey. Still, even those moments feel earned—because Benson Boone knows you can’t have the firework’s bang without first letting the fuse burn.