“The album is back.”
“People want a groove, a feeling. Whether you’re at work, headphones in, or at home lying on the floor, tunes cranked, you want to get into a vibe and ride the wave. Dark Side of the Moon will feel much different from REM’s Murmur, but both will put you into a state of euphoria. A solid 45 minutes of heaven.
With the album being back, does that mean vinyl is making a comeback? For sure, everyone I know has raided their parents’ basement to find some serious gems of albums. I jacked all the goods from my grandma’s basement which had an awesome collection of 80’s garage rock and Telecaster twang. From Marshall Crenshaw and Graham Parker to The Replacements.
The cool thing about records is the fact that your collection can make or break you. Especially here in Brooklyn, where everyone has a record player. A solid collection can make you the coolest cat in the neighborhood, but building up that collection isn’t always cheap in New York.
Pitchfork Records in Concord, NH is the best store for vinyl, new and used. Or, if you are looking for something rare like old GG Allin t-shirts or original Beatles prints, check out Music Connection in Manchester, NH.
My band, Von Shakes has an album coming out in November on our own Von Records. Taking sounds from our parents’ record collections, we have a Rock and Roll record that will have you groovin’, riding the wave.”
—Ryan Normandin, drums
Von Shakes’ Bohemia hits store shelves in November 2013.
