A Soul Retreat After Work – Abbey Road Records
Auto-TranslationLiberate yourself from the pretentiousness of literary hipsters and shed the guise of elegance. Go to a friend's house tucked away in an alley, where thousands of vinyl records are lovingly collected, and listen to music. Request a melody that resonates deep within your soul, and take the duration of a song to rediscover yourself.
Is there a place that you always think of during your most exhausted moments? A place where you push open the big door and are greeted warmly by old friends, allowing melodies to instantly unravel your tense emotions? Abbey Road Records is just that kind of place. Nestled near the Kaohsiung Cultural Center, it shares music and stories along a quiet street at night.
The owner, James, was formerly a finance executive. After retiring, he wanted to pursue something he truly loves, so he decided to open a store with his private collection of nearly 7,000 vinyl records. In 2017, he embarked on his second life as a record store owner, naming it after the first vinyl record he ever bought, The Beatles' "Abbey Road," commemorating the beginning of his vinyl passion at the tender age of 18.
Initially, it was just a simple record shop without a bar or tables. In the second year of operation, when the office floor was damaged by termites, James seized the opportunity to rethink the evolution of Abbey Road. It was at this time that he met Chef Moz, and they quickly became partners. "Offering meals is meant to attract customers who have never experienced vinyl. When they sit down to eat, they have ample time to appreciate the charm of vinyl music," James explained. Since 2019, Abbey Road 2.0 has influenced many, thanks to James's passionate recommendations and delicious food, leading many Gen Z young people to fall in love with vinyl.
The owner, James, was formerly a finance executive. After retiring, he wanted to pursue something he truly loves, so he decided to open a store with his private collection of nearly 7,000 vinyl records. In 2017, he embarked on his second life as a record store owner, naming it after the first vinyl record he ever bought, The Beatles' "Abbey Road," commemorating the beginning of his vinyl passion at the tender age of 18.
Initially, it was just a simple record shop without a bar or tables. In the second year of operation, when the office floor was damaged by termites, James seized the opportunity to rethink the evolution of Abbey Road. It was at this time that he met Chef Moz, and they quickly became partners. "Offering meals is meant to attract customers who have never experienced vinyl. When they sit down to eat, they have ample time to appreciate the charm of vinyl music," James explained. Since 2019, Abbey Road 2.0 has influenced many, thanks to James's passionate recommendations and delicious food, leading many Gen Z young people to fall in love with vinyl.
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