TakeHold Records has now fully arrived. Their roster of artists and their list of friends who are glad to work with them is long and loaded. Both types of bands are represented here - from label standouts like Underoath and TwoThirtyEight to friends like The Blamed and Stairwell. This 17-song disc runs the gamut from intense hardcore you've gotta hear (like Sleeping By The Riverside), to some lovely emo pop to fresh and dreamy distortion overload (Through The Eyes Of Katelyn). One listen to this disc and you'll be convinced of the quality and seriousness of this new indie label.
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The Phantom Tollbooth 1999Reviewed by Tony LaFianzaTakehold Records has put together an entertaining compilation record; diverse in sound and fury. Starting with some great new metal/hardcore bands and then moving on to some college alternative sounds, and then back and forth until you've covered the CD's musical sweep at least twice over. Packaged in a tri-fold cardboard sleeve with dark dancing/walking silhouettes the CD is distinctive outside…
