I Need That Record!

aka: The Death (or Possible Survival) of the Independent Record Store
USA 2010, 77 minutes
Dir. Brendan Toller
Rating: [Exempt]
Genres: Documentary, Music

Topics: Business & Economics.

Synopsis: A documentary following two of roughly 3,000 indie record stores that have closed across the US over the past decade due to media consolidation, homogenized radio, big box stores, downloading, and technological shifts in the music industry.

Aroview: A bittersweet symphony for vinyl-loving Gen-Xers and their rockin' forefathers, this would have further sated nostalgic pangs to hark back further to glimpse indie record stores of the LP's 'golden age', but instead limits its scope to those of the post-modern age most affected by the technological revolution. At once enthused and bemused, it's a rock solid fans-eye-view about vinyl, rock music, retail and other endangered species.

Member Reviews

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4 stars (Very Good) Bravely advocates benefit of independent retail c.f. soulless chains, commercial radio & the internet. NZ lucky that Real Groovy, Southbound, Slow Boat & others stand fast & now the tide is turning! Amoeba Records, SF has a million titles instore. ~Sandy
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4 stars (Very Good) It has a similar theme to that used for the death of the video store - excellent interviews of the little players (those who know their product) and a historical perspective of the industry that brought about the situation we are in today. ~Tubbs

DVD Features

Features interviews with musicians like Ian Mackaye (Fugazi), Mike Watt (Minutemen), Thurston Moore (Sonic Youth), Lenny Kaye (Patti Smith), Chris Frantz (Talking Heads), Pat Carney (Black Keys), Glenn Branca, and such commentators as Noam Chomsky, Legs McNeil, and photographer Bob Gruen.

Bonus material includes over 2 hours of extended interviews.