I love Hoodlums!
I had little hope for this tiny record store located at the bottom of ASU's Memorial Union. Not only was it small, but I was sure it would cater to the biggest pop records of the day.
I was completely wrong. Although Zia's may be larger, I'm almost always certain to find better deals and more interesting records at Hoodlums despite the smaller sections. They always seem to be playing something I haven't heard before that peaks my interest ranging from jazz to electronica to indie.
A good record store or any store should make you feel like a valued customer, and Hoodlums has done that in spades. Their Music Junkie card gives you an extra $1 off most albums (including used) once you've earned it, and I've always been warmly welcomed there. I've loved the music conversations I've had with the employees and the owner.
It may seem like a pain to get on to ASU's campus to go record shopping, but it's worth it if you love music.