Relay-Version: version B 2.10 5/3/83; site utzoo.UUCP Posting-Version: version B 2.10.2 9/18/84; site decwrl.UUCP Path: utzoo!watmath!clyde!burl!ulysses!ucbvax!decwrl!dec-rhea!dec-morgan!levasseur From: levasseur@morgan.DEC (Ray EMD & S Admin 223-5027) Newsgroups: net.music Subject: Coupla Things Message-ID: <1104@decwrl.UUCP> Date: Mon, 28-Oct-85 11:02:42 EST Article-I.D.: decwrl.1104 Posted: Mon Oct 28 11:02:42 1985 Date-Received: Wed, 30-Oct-85 05:52:05 EST Sender: daemon@decwrl.UUCP Organization: Digital Equipment Corporation Lines: 61 Well, this weekend I had the chance to listen to the legendary Kate Bush. I was browsing in a few record stores and one had an entire section devoted to Katie. The clerk queued up "Hounds of Love" for me and in all honesty I have to say that I didn't care for her style at all. Oh well, there's no accounting for people's tastes, mine included! I just had to look into what all the broo ha ha was all about. Well the weekend was spent on a music hunting safari which netted me some truly rare jems and deflated my checking account by $100. I'de like to share with the group what is in my opinion some of the *best record stores in the Boston area for those who may visit our beautiful pothole covered city. Nuggets ------- Just on the outskirts of Kenmore Square where Commonwealth Ave merges is a wonderful little basement used record store called Nuggets. They have a pretty good selection of all genres, but the best selections are in Jazz, Rock and folk. They buy used records also. Most used disks I've bought there have been in excellent shape, with hardly a pop or click on any I've purchased Planet Records -------------- In the heart of Kenmore Square this store has some of the best finds if you're into 60's - early 70's serious rock. They also have an interesting Jazz and Classical section. The prices are very reasonable. I picked up pristine, hermeticly sealed copies of Jorma Kakounan's "Quah", the Airplane's "Crown of Creation" and Tim Curry's "Fearless" for $2.99 each. I was impressed with the selection of old rock lp's and the condition they were in. Worth a visit! Newbury Comics -------------- On Newbury Street, a coupla blocks down from MAss Ave. This place specializes in New Wave/Serious Rock and also sells Tee shirts, posters, comics and various punker trappings. A fun place to browse in. Tends to be more pricey than the others since it sells "New" records. Sound Factory ------------- In East Boston just outside of Maverick Square on 292 Merridean street this place has the best selection of 12" dance singles and imports I've seen in Massachusetts. They also carry current top 40 stuff but if you're looking for that hard to find dance disk, more than likely Jerry (the owner) can get you a copy. Jerry also supplies local dj's with dance music. The Coop -------- Harvard Square in Cambridge. I swear that when all good record collectors die they go here. An enormous selection of every musical genre available. The place is usually packed on weekends, bring money! Loony Tunes ----------- Boylston Street just past Mass Ave, heading for the Fenway. Another marvelous used/new record store. They give good trade ins on used records and have a reasonable selection of most music styles. As the sign in the window says "The World Is Coming to an End, Buy Records Now!" Worth a visit Oh well just a couple of my record shopping stomping grounds...check'em out Ray