Cbolling126 Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 Ok so this may be odd but I'll be on Austin TX for one day for like 4 hours. What's THEE record store to go to? I know the Waterloo is pretty famous, but is that the best one? Mostly into early 2000s emo/indi/punk I.E. Brand New, Alkaline, Cursive, Against Me!... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unknown pleasures Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 Yes, if only one do Waterloo. End Of An Ear is a close second but not as large or centrally located. Tommy and Cbolling126 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
controlthebleeding Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 (edited) After 25 years of living in Austin i wouldl suggest End of An Ear. It's actually the place most people go if you're looking for metal/punk/emo (well 1st-4th wave at least)/etc etc. Waterloo is just big. It carries a lot of new records, cd's, dvd's, and knick knacks. but nothing stands out. You can find most of their selection online anywhere. Their used section is basically blah but occasionally you'll find something interesting. End of an Ear has tons of gems that poke out at ya. I think i spent like $250 the last time i went. All used except for 1 record. And it's a whole hell of a lot closer than Waterloo. Waterloo has just been around longer and i never suggest it unless it's Record Store Day. But if you do go to Waterloo... next door is 24. it's pretty good restaurant, and Amy's Ice Cream around the corner is excellent. If it's your Birthday, maybe they'll throw a scoop of ice cream across 6th street into a cup for ya. LOL. Also, if you're going in the next month or 2, i apologize for the heat. I'm making my way there in Oct to see family and i've already started saving. I usually hit up End of an Ear and Breakaway. Breakaway is just kinda far and it really is more for people into Jazz, and R&B, Soul. I mostly go there for Jazz stuff, because it caters to that kinda crowd. Edited August 1, 2021 by controlthebleeding Cbolling126 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bear801 Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 ^^^^agree on Waterloo. It’s the big name but it’s not entirely unique. we used to go to ACL every year in the 2000s and early 2010s. So im not really an expert on the city. Never been to End of an Ear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LIGMA_BALLZ Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 End of an ear is great, I haven’t been to breakaway records yet but I’ve heard nothing but good things about it! also I think there’s some sort of crazy flea market thing they do on Sundays down the road from the store. radio coffee is also near there, that’s a cool coffee and beer spot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyShackelford Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 100% end of an ear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawhizz Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 End of an Ear is the move, IMO. Waterloo probably has the best overall selection if you factor in new records, but End if an Ear is the place I think you are most likely to find something you can’t find anywhere else, which is usually my personal priority. It’s not near downtown but a pretty close to the airport if you’re flying in so you can hit it in your way in or out of town and maybe still squeeze in Waterloo. prowl20 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LIGMA_BALLZ Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 Not to derail this thread…but if anyone posting in here lives in the austin area, I just moved to Williamson county a year ago from washington. Lookin to make some friends, let me know what else is good here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prowl20 Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 End of An Ear. Hands down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiatorhums Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 Agree with everyone saying End of an Ear. I go there every time I visit and don't think I've ever left empty handed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royce Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 Can’t go wrong with either End of an Ear or Waterloo so just do both! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cbolling126 Posted August 2, 2021 Author Share Posted August 2, 2021 Thanks everyone! I ended up doing Waterloo only because they opened first. I'm hoping to make it back to Austin in the future, but holy crap was it hot there this time a year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
controlthebleeding Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 23 hours ago, crossedoutname said: Not to derail this thread…but if anyone posting in here lives in the austin area, I just moved to Williamson county a year ago from washington. Lookin to make some friends, let me know what else is good here! No, but i visit Austin a lot since most of my friends are there and it was my home till i moved 4 years ago. I'm always down for meeting up for food in Oct when i visit. I don't dare visit in the summer. If you have any questions. feel free to send me a message. LIGMA_BALLZ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ethanpricington Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 3 hours ago, Cbolling126 said: holy crap was it hot there this time a year My wife is from New Braunfels, TX (45 min south of Austin), I can attest that it is actually a living hell in Austin June-October. A wet, sticky, humid mess. But god damn do they have one of the best music scenes in the country as well as THE best Tex-Mex and BBQ imo. So, makes up for it a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stl_ben Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 As above, End of Ear if looking for Punk/unique shit. Waterloo if you are just looking for a large variety. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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