Hold Tight, “Can’t Take This Away” LP

cover-hold-tightWhile enthusiastic, poppy, energetic punk rock ‘n’ roll is available in spades, a good catchy hardcore record is always a pleasure to listen to. Is Hold Tight‘s Can’t Take This Away memorable? No, not by a long shot. Every track reminds me of something else I’ve heard before – an H2O breakdown here, a Blink-182 run there, that thing where it’s just the dude crooning over a guitar before it gets all loud and rocking again. It’s familiar, but comfortable.

Listening to Can’t Take This Away is kind of like watching an episode of Friends. I haven’t watched the show in nearly a decade, but when I catch a re-run, even if I can’t tell you the exact plot line, I can make a pretty good guess as to what’s coming next. The whole situation doesn’t ruin my enjoyment of the entertainment, but it’s not like I’m blown away, either. Even so, this is a tasty piece of punk rock candy Animal Style can add to their ever-growing jar of sweets.