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mellotron
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what's in my bag?
Just got back from a trip to California, with an obligatory visit to Amoeba Music - Hollywood location.
After just standing dumfounded in one of the aisles just trying desperately to remember the mental list I worked on while stuck in traffic, I got:
Europa 51 (Simon Johns/Andy Ramsay/Mary Hansen/some folks from High Llamas)
The Sea and Cake, Oui
Stereolab, Aluminum Tunes (2 CD set, not the super-fancy vinyl set)
Pram, Helium
Stereolab, ABC Music
Pram, North Pole Radio Station
Tom Waits, Frank's Wild Years
I walked around with a couple of Tortoise albums but ended up putting them down because they were kinda pricey (no used ones other than TNT, which I already own).
I was really impressed with the used section for Stereolab - it seemed like they had at least one copy of everything, and for some reason lots of copies of Oscillons (which I would never trade in). I also love it when the staff actually know enough to file side-projects with the main group stuff (I had know idea Europa 51 existed!).
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Feb 16, 2010, 05:02
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cyberpainter
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Re: what's in my bag?
Nice selection! I love Amoeba, I live near two of them (SF and Berkeley) but don't go anywhere near often enough.
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Feb 16, 2010, 06:05
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Dominick
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Re: what's in my bag?
When I was in LA a few years back(2007) I made a trip to Amoeba, with my keyboard genius friend Matt(plays with genesis tribute bands).
I lost my mind and spent wayyyyy to much money. I walked out of there with what must of been like 70 pounds of vinyl.HAHAHA!!!!
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Feb 16, 2010, 07:30
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popeye
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Re: what's in my bag?
i saw daniel johnston playing live in there!!
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Feb 16, 2010, 09:10
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cyberpainter
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Re: what's in my bag?
I've seen some good bands play instore gigs at Amoeba like Electrelane, and The Go! Team.
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Feb 16, 2010, 17:05
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Labhead
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Re: what's in my bag?
mellotron wrote:
I was really impressed with the used section for Stereolab - it seemed like they had at least one copy of everything, and for some reason lots of copies of Oscillons (which I would never trade in). I also love it when the staff actually know enough to file side-projects with the main group stuff (I had know idea Europa 51 existed!).
If you're ever in Chicago, you must visit "Reckless Records" in Wicker Park or Broadway/Belmont, it's very similar (although their Stereolab vinyl sells fast).
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Feb 16, 2010, 17:16
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Mu Mu
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Re: what's in my bag?
Labhead wrote: If you're ever in Chicago, you must visit "Reckless Records" in Wicker Park or Broadway/Belmont, it's very similar (although their Stereolab vinyl sells fast).
I have no problem with Reckless, I do most of my shopping with them since I am so close, but Amoeba, to me, was much much much better in terms of selection. I *heart* Amoeba.
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Feb 16, 2010, 17:35
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waxenpith
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Re: what's in my bag?
mellotron wrote: I also love it when the staff actually know enough to file side-projects with the main group stuff (I had know idea Europa 51 existed!).
My copy of Europa 51 had a sticker on it "file under stereolab".
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Feb 16, 2010, 23:42
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