Brian.

60 owned164 wantedtop lanes: Rock · Classic Rock · Hip Hop · Cooking · 80s Alternative

as told by the clerk

Brian is all about the album experience. He's into records that set a vibe and craft a world you can step into. He leans heavily into classic rock and bands that defined entire eras, like Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd. The 70s and 80s are his sweet spot, where he digs deep into the moody alternative sounds of Depeche Mode and The Cure. Grunge has a nostalgic pull for him too, tapping into those high-school years with bands like Nirvana and Pearl Jam on his wishlist. Hip-hop with character and personality grabs him. He owns A Tribe Called Quest's "The Low End Theory" and is looking to add "Midnight Marauders" and Wu-Tang Clan's "Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)" to his collection. There's also a thread of Northern California's music scene running through his library, with bands like CAKE and Santana bringing it home. Jazz and blues for an upbeat cooking session make regular appearances too, with Miles Davis and Herbie Hancock adding classic, smooth vibes. If you wanted to buy Brian a record, a prime choice would be something from his wishlist like Dr. Dre's "The Chronic" or Creedence Clearwater Revival's "Chronicle, Vol. 1" to tie back to his Northern California roots. Both would fit right in with his holistic love for albums that build a world and offer that iconic soundscape he's after. Just steer clear of Bruce Springsteen or The Smiths, as they haven't really hit the mark for him.

On repeat.

the current rotation

Depeche Mode
Some Great Reward
Just can't stop.
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Boston
Boston
Just get you in the mood to do whatever it is you happen to be doing.
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Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin IV
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