I Need That Record- The Last Days of Trash American Style 1

[edfeltch]

@nonovurbizniz,clueless you,when you stopped buying records at Trash what did you do?You became a mercenary scumbag groveling for money and security,some people find that abhorrent."why didn't they save up and buy the building?" Probably any funds were put right back in store stock,not exactly a gold mine,the record biz.

[warboner62]

Trash was the best store in Fairfield County, no less the whole state of Connecticut. We had out own scene, and had many many great bands. How awesome was it to be able to buy a bands demo tape in the local section of the tapes? I can't judge mall music vs punk music, thats too much a personal taste - but Trash was so much more than just a place to get smelly ol records. The so much more part is what was/is lost when places like it go out of business and/or are forced out of their locations.

[nonovurbizniz]

I really dug that place, but in fairness it was probably a fire hazard, and no doubt made EVERY other store surrounding them less appealing to the masses.

They should have done what Utopia did. Save ALL your money and buy land/build your own building... NO landlord to dealwith or neighbors... That or just go online. Although the look/feel/smell of Trash will never be re-created...

I'm 34 and went there TONS when I was 12-20.

[eviltopher]

God I miss that place. It's real slim pickin's if you want to find independent music in CT these days, Barring getting on a train to NYC.

[dimebagdave77]

some people are just born A**holes.better luck with your landlord next time! store looked interesting.

[dimebagdave77]

@dimebagdave77 have you re-opened?

[erictheviking871]

im english and its the same over here . being 47 iv seen a lot of good record shops go down, its heartbreaking cos you meet some realy good people in these places . ha ha as for rude employees [which i aint met that many] playem at their own game .this place looked a great place to go its a sad tale ,a fucking printers .

[xKiLlAx666]

this place kicked ass

[CreepyFreakFilms]

5:34 JOHN SEX BOMB! That dude is such a cool guy.

[bove21]

Such a sad day.

[rtdaly]

I myself have personally been there, the store owner in the beginning is one of the nicest and coolest individuals i ahve ever meet, its a complete shame he is gone, I have no where to go now, Borders sucks, There really are no more record stores, creativity is dead. Trash was that place for me where you could find a CD of any band that is " Excelent," and not crap from our pop culture. If anyone has any info if he has opened a New American Trash store in CT plz fill me in. Thx lots gang

[CreepyFreakFilms]

he still has record conventions every now and then and has a Trash American Style website. I play shows with him all the time, he's a great guy. PS. His name is Malcolm Tent

[jaymusseato]

yeah, horrible if being scoffed at by elitist record store employees is something you'd miss.

[metal1313]

i totally agree. nothing better than going to the counter and asking about a particular album and all you get is a withering look and sarcastic remark from the dude thats employed there.

[CreepyFreakFilms]

dude wow. screw you, that dude's my friend man.

[metal1313]

creepy i was referring to independent record store employees that are rude and elitist. i was not referring in anyway to your friend. your friend is i am safe to assume a nice guy who gives good service but whenever i go into an independant record store in dublin, ireland, i get stupid shit from ignorant pricks who think they know more and have better taste.

[Wehategod]

Thats terrible Independent record label stores are dissapearing

[BognarRegis]

I was never fortunate enough to be able to stop in at Trash on Mill Plane Rd in Danbury, but I used to do a regular round of mail-order from TPOS in the mid '90's. Besides the Jeff Leopard 7" one of my fave things I got from Malcolm was the Brian Douglas Clemmens video.

Best of luck to Malcolm at his new location.

Looking forward to catching this film if it comes to a theatre near me.

[nickvanzetti]

i bought some great bumber stickers there like "regime Change Starts at Home" and I Love my Country but I hate My Government. Danbury Ct will never be the same without TRASH and me!

[siadbarrbar]

i love the chomsky scene

[evonx1]

am really interested to see this film, our world is changing way too fast :-(

[rktsncalnc]

If it makes anyone feel better, the need for paper press is also on the decline.

Fuck Minute Man Press!!!

[areempty]

MALCOM is responsible for me enjoying good music.

FUCK Minute Man Press, seriously...

[sfdoomed]

I remember getting the first 4 Killed by Death comps at Trash when I was on a road trip in the late '80s. The owner, Malcolm, was a super cool guy.

[LuMagazine]

I stopped by the store today for the first time in a few months, and it was swallowed up by the print store next door...

[UnitedNutmeg]

Trash was a huge reason the CT HC/Punk scene was as good as it was in the early 90's and beyond. Hopefully Malcolm and Kathy can get themselves a storefront again.

[maxzen203]

FUCK THE MAN

[squirtx16]

How i remeber going in there when i was in like 8th grade that was well like almost 10 years ago.