Category Archives: The Great Record Stores

The Great Record Stores: Wuxtry, Decatur [part 1]

Posted on October 31, 2016 by postpunkmonk

When I made my way to Atlanta to see Midge Ure a few weeks ago, I had already discounted the fine stores of Little Five Points that I normally visit on every trip to Atlanta already in my mind. Sure, … Continue reading →

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The Great Record Stores: Amoeba Hollywood [part 2]

Posted on May 29, 2015 by postpunkmonk

Having run through the Electronic and Clearance racks, I then settled into the Rock section to see what delights awaited at full and mid-price points. It didn’t take long to see a most wanted ZTT fringe classic. The night before … Continue reading →

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The Great Record Stores: Amoeba Hollywood

Posted on May 28, 2015 by postpunkmonk

It was about a week later when, having made our way down to Southern California, I got to experience the surreal experience of driving on the Pacific Coast Highway as a middle aged guy listening to a key album from … Continue reading →

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The Great Record Stores: Amoeba Berkeley

Posted on May 27, 2015 by postpunkmonk

I was not actually planning to visit Amoeba Berkeley, really! I was taking this vacation to be as well-balanced as possible between visiting with friends, nature, art, dining, quality time with my wonderful wife, and yes, some music shopping. Having … Continue reading →

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The Great Record Stores: Amoeba Haight-Ashbury [part 2]

Posted on May 22, 2015 by postpunkmonk

When entering a store this large, there are decisions to be made as to how the assault will get underway. It is like climbing a particularly challenging mountain. Success is beholden to the level of planning. The vinyl seemed to … Continue reading →

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The Great Record Stores: Amoeba Haight-Ashbury [part 1]

Posted on May 21, 2015 by postpunkmonk

Tireless readers of this blog may have noted that in October of last year, my wife and I took a Full Monty genuine big vacation to the West Coast where I was spawned, but had not returned to in well … Continue reading →

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Shopping for New Wave in Music City [part 1]

Posted on September 8, 2010 by postpunkmonk

Last week I was out of town and incommunicado. The blog languished as a result, but it was worth it since my wife and I were meeting Charles [of Chas’ Crusty Old Wave fame] and his wife, Heather in Nashville, … Continue reading →

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