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include Wax Trax, Black & Read, Jerry's Record Exchange, and Album on the Hill in Boulder. A good example of this specialized approach would be The Anime Store. They carry mostly DVDs but have about a thousand anime CDs/soundtracks. This is a very specialized music genre of mostly Japanese origin. Some of this music is very lovely and ethereal with unique theme development that doesn't follow the Western approach to composing music. Maybe it is this unfamiliar approach to the musical structure and the unusual vocals which entice some people. This store draws in a unique crowd of passionate music and movie lovers. The vibe in this store is one of excitement and love of this genre. You might want to check it out for something really different and new. Who knows, you might gain an interest and discover some new and exciting people to learn from. Each of these used stores offer good, if sometimes eclectic mix of product and is well worth checking out. Used stores are a different buying experience from new. They cause you to dig deeper into a genre and explore the middle or bottom of it. This approach can turn up some astounding finds of new artists and sub-genre styles. The people give each store a certain ethos that can be fun and entertaining to explore. The buying experience is a mix of many variables that ultimately culminates in a piece of music in your hand to explore. I have found over the years the used store buying experience is more fun, energetic, and positive than buying new product. Just my experience, your mileage may vary. Good Exploring & Listening! Brian Shows |
