[kj] OT: List of Independent Record Shops that give you thatspecial feeling

[Peter Moltesen]

Swordfish isn't the shop it was in my opinion
It doesn't get half the new releases it used to 
And even for psych & prog CD reissues its not as good as it used to be
Though its worth trawling through the vinyl racks

The second hand bit at the back (only open on Saturdays)
Is worth perusing - you can find some nice slabs of second hand vinyl
For very reasonable prices.

I fear the internet is taking its toll

Tempest is pretty good for 'indie'/'alternative' (for want of better 
Words) type things

And if you're feeling adventurous, head for King's Heath - for Polar 
Bear Records - by far the best record shop in Brum, just round the corner
from the Hare & Hounds. The geezer who runs it, Steve, is a really nice
bloke and very knowledgeable. Everything from 70's prog & krautrock & Jazz,
To Black Metal, punk, Nick Cave etc etc, avant rock and beyond. Also lots 
of vinyl - new and second hand

Peter
 


-----Original Message-----
From: gathering-bounces at misera.net [mailto:gathering-bounces at misera.net] On
Behalf Of iPat
Sent: 02 February 2009 14:10
To: A list about all things Killing Joke (the band!)
Subject: [kj] OT: List of Independent Record Shops that give you thatspecial
feeling

OK so to move this on
why don't we list city/town and name of Independent

Aberdeen  1UP records; Cavern records; both Belmont St  iPat
Swansea    Derricks Records, Oxford St     iPat
Birmingham Swordfish   Ade

On Mon, Feb 2, 2009 at 1:33 PM, ade <ade at the-lab.zetnet.co.uk> wrote:

> I used to do that at the old second-hand record shops I frequented in my

20's, but they've closed or I don't go near them anymore in daily life.
There's a few so-called independents in B'ham, but they've always been too
'hip' & scenesterish for me to be that interested. Swordfish I like though -
I go in there most times I'm up B'ham.

>

> -----Original Message-----

> From: gathering-bounces at misera.net

> [mailto:gathering-bounces at misera.net]On Behalf Of iPat

>

> i go to the city centre independent record shop and spend a while in

> it, speaking to the staff that i have known for upto 28 years. They

> can point me to recommendations, talk about the families, any gigs

> coming up,....chew the fat.

>

> Cant do that in a zaavi or hmv. Where's your local independent?

>

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