Last night, I discovered a record among my collection that I've had for years, and had never really listened to, or given any thought. In a bout of insomnia, I opened up an issue of Uncut, a British music mag, and found one of the sections devoted to records. The article was about vinyl that had aged well. One of the albums listed was The Cult's 'Love'. I had bought the album several years ago, and I was about to take my first listen. As I opened it up, I found that at the time, the band were on my favourite label-Sire.(Home of The Smiths, Talking Heads, etc.) Nice. Anyway, I put the record on, and I listened to the whole thing. It's super good. It kind of sounds like a a heavier, jangly U2. I highly recommend it. Music Forever
Living in a rural area can often provide a situation in which obtaining desirable music can be a challenge. As a record collector, said situation has risen to challenge me time and time again. I have found many great record stores in and around New York, but never one close enough to visit on a regular basis. Today, I revisited a store which I had no significant memories of. That is bound to change. Strawberry Fields Music, on the main strip in Potsdam is brilliant. It is everything that a record store should be, which will specify in a later post. The selection is great, the prices are fair (and can be negotiated a bit in my experience) and the Manager behind the counter seems to know 'everything that a record store should be'.
12'' singles and EPs have often struck my interest, I have no idea why. Anyway, that's what I got today.
Selections include-
Violent Femmes, Children of the Revolution
Talking Heads, Love for Sale
Let's Active
R.E.M, I Believe
The guy behind the counter is holding on to some more stuff for next time I go back. I hardly doubt he would fail to recognize me. That's what a record store should be.
Well, it's been nearly a year now since I've posted a blog. Evidently, it's time to start it back up in a new way. The blog will be more centered around myself, and my musical interests. Records and record stores will be a recurring theme throughout. Also, a post or two might be a personal thought. It's my party and I'll write about what happens to strike me. It's not like anyone is reading the thing. Cheers.
