I love that store, growing up around the corner I would be in there every other day playing with drum machines and samplers. I bought my first home recording setup there.

When I was a youngin', I was passionate and irresponsible enough to blow 3/4 of my weekly paycheck at the original Al-Bums when it was just the little shack on Rte. 9 , up the road apiece from Spag's. The fine man at the counter directed my pimply ass toward some fine music, for which I will be forever greatful. Al-Bums went to Pleasant St. during the late 80's , and was a cool spot to hang out in. Al-Bums branched out to Amherst for some years, and did well, but passed away some years ago.

Justin, at the latest Al-Bums, was a music lover in the worst sense. No passion, no exuberence, just get some money in his pocket. If not for the internet, he 'd be happy to soak your wallet selling shitty grade bootlegs while making you think he did you a favor. Highland Street just blew off a lot of bilge seeing him go... Welcome Wurlitzer...