. "2"^^ . "1"^^ . . "2008-12-05T00:00:00"^^ . "5"^^ . . "1"^^ . "I'm a die-hard Hoodlums fan. I was there in 1998 when they started up, and I'm happy to say that I still can shop there in 2008! \n\nAfter the disastrous ASU Memorial Union fire, I saved up all my CD-buying until Hoodlums relocated from the MU to their current location on the southwest corner of Guadalupe and McClintock in Tempe. \n\nI don't know how they do it, but there is musical magic going on at Hoodlums. The staff there truly know their musical stuff ~ if you are in need of musical advice, they will actually make recommendations based on your tastes. The range of the CDs available is joyfully eclectic. I'm always in the mood for a treasure hunt at Hoodlums to see what new and cool music I can find, and they never fail to have in stock some artist that I have never heard of but that is a worthy addition to my collection.\n\nSo, in summary, go to Hoodlums, enjoy the in-store music, browse for a while, buy a few CDs (I attempt to limit it to 6 or less on each trip!!), and then stop by the Trader Joe's for some wine to go with your new musical selections! \n\nRepeat as needed."^^ .