Bull Moose

Hands down the Best Music store in America! At least in this wilbury’s opinion!
I love the smell of vinyl, books and the sound of harmonies!
The service is perfectly blended in to store upkeep! Great selection of every thing interesting!
You guys Rock all Day and Night!

No trip to Brunswick is complete without stopping into Bull Moose. I love used cds and there’s more than enough here to keep you occupied for a few hours. On top of that, I like a music store that carries all kinds of media and I was extremely excited to find a copy of Crow by Ted Hughes in their used poetry section.
The last time I was there there were several disorganized boxes of used dvds all in paper sleeves which I find exciting because you never know what gems you’ll stumble upon like that. Their dvd selection on the shelves in proper cases is much more manageable to the shopper who doesn’t come from a culture of digging through dusty record crates. This is the kind of store you go into with no expectations and end up walking out with something you didn’t even know you wanted.

I am not a native to Maine. But I do have a summer cottage on lake Damariscotta, as well as my wife‘s family lives in Maine. Every time I go to Maine I always make it a priority to stop into this record store. They are helpful, knowledgeable and courteous salespeople. The price are reasonable to very good. If they do not have it in stock they will order it for you and ship it to you. I live in Massachusetts. So I find my self using their email site and ordering my music through them, which I get in a couple of days, especially for hard to find music here in my area. I highly recommend them for your next music, or movie purchase.

Perhaps it’s because I’m a Brunswick native and this store is near & dear to my heart, or perhaps it’s just because these guys hire the absolute BEST associates… but regardless, the Brunswick Bull Moose is my tops for record stores. The atmosphere is great, and it’s a cozy little shop. Whoever is working is always super friendly, and they always have good suggestions if you’re not quite sure what you want. Their selection is vast, and the addition of the books section is also a nice touch. 99% of the time I walk out with something when I just intended to browse around after having just kind of poked around town.
Keep on keepin’ on, Brunswick!

Love every Bull Moose location so far, Portland, Brunswick, and Bangor.

I’m only through here a couple a times a year but I still joined as it is hands down the best used music store east of Seattle.

Best selection of music, dvds and video games in the State of Maine. Best prices too!
If they do not have what you’re looking for they can request it from another one of their stores and have it within a few days.
Shop local!

I visited Bull Moose in Brunswick on Saturday; it was Record Store Day, a national event that began in 2007, as a way to celebrate and spread the word about the unique culture surrounding nearly 1000 independently owned record stores in the US and thousands of similar stores internationally. There are Record Store Day participating stores on every continent except Antarctica.
Bull Moose rests comfortably in the center of the culture of indie-​owned businesses, espousing the qualities of buy local, supporting each of its communities (where located) and the artists that make music. Record Store Day always offers up special vinyl and CD releases, too.
I frequent both the Brunswick and Scarborough stores the most – Brunswick because it’s closer, geographically – Scarborough’s selection is a bit bigger and often, more varied.
I like the vibe in Brunswick – everyone that works here is a fan of music, and they are always happy to talk new releases, old stuff, and anything along the musical continuum.
I was very pleased to find a reissue of Magnolia Electric’s «Songs Ohia» on vinyl, the late Jason Molina’s band. If you are a fan of heartfelt, genuine songwriting and the grittier side of music best enjoyed late at night with a glass of Jim Beam, and have never heard the name Jason Molina, you need to check his stuff out. Another example of an artist no longer with us, but leaving a huge musical legacy behind.
I’ve been buying music from Bull Moose since Brett Wickard (BM’s founder) opened the first store back in 1989, in Brunswick, while a student at Bowdoin.
I can’t think of anywhere else I’d want to buy my music from.
They also have movies, DVDS, and books, too.

I haven’t been back recently but my memories of Bull Moose on Maine st is of a hugely knowledgeable staff, fair (low) prices, and a surprisingly diverse music selection. It was a good place to discover new stuff. They always were a year or two ahead of the national trends, (which in Maine meant they were like 20 years ahead of local trends). You could get posters, t shirts and vinyl. Overall this place is an institution and if you are a fan of music and find yourself in the area, check it out.

Thank you Bull Moose for giving my friends and I something very worth while to do on late nights!
Bull Moose is great– as other reviews have said, the staff here is always more than willing to help you find what you are looking for, or they will leave you free to browse if you prefer. They have a huge selection of music, including used stuff at great prices.
I hope Bull Moose is around for years to come.

This is a great place to visit! We were in there for a while looking at cd’s. Was a little bummed that they’re only located in New England. Hope they expand to the NY/​NJ area! Great varieties and prices. Friendly service. Will definitely return when in the area!

Bull moose has always been an awesome place for music. While growing up in Maine my friends and I loved going here for the great selection! The staff here are awesome and always willing to help find what your looking for. Love this place!

Thank you Bull Moose for opening the hearts and minds of us Mainers to the Kenya Hall Band.
If ever in doubt about a show or concert to see, I will be stopping in to see what you guys suggest and what tickets I should be pre-​buying.
Again, you guys rock.
Boom!

Always helpful staff — they can find just about anything. Great selection, too. Been going here since ’95 and it hasn’t changed.

The Brunswick Bullmoose is actually the original Bullmoose store — apparently it was started by a Bowdoin Alum back in the day. Nowadays it’s a major player all over Maine but still retains its distinctly local feel. Awesome selection, coolest staff ever, and worth spending money at even in the days of mp3s and easy downloads.

When I was younger, I didn’t spend money going to teen movies with my middle school friends. I didn’t trick out my ride in highschool with a huge subwoofer and tinted windows. I didn’t buy nice clothes in which to cruise the Maine Mall on the weekends. I really didn’t buy anything… except CDs.
I spent hours inside Bull Moose– perusing the racks of new and used music, posters, and shirts. I’d always check and see if some scrub had returned his parents Traveling Wilburys CD. I found it once.
I stopped by once after discovering DJ Quik on the google. I wanted to pick up an album of his, so I first checked the used section. I found an album, but it was priced at 99 cents. Usually the lowest price in the used section was around $ 4.99, so I brought it up the counter to get more info.
I asked the employee, «Is there something wrong with this CD? Is it merely a single or something?»
«Nope…nothing wrong with it. DJ Quik is great… first track is titled «Sweet Black Pu$$y.»
«I’ll take it,» I replied.
He bagged it for me and said «I think that’ll the best purchase of the day,» as I walked towards the exit.
I also remember picking up a free cassette of a group called the Black Eyed Peas one day in the late 90s. I played it in my mom’s brown Ford pickup on the way home and couldn’t help but notice how they sounded pretty good! Just 3 MC’s… no need for anything else.
Anyways, besides the low prices, hometown feel, and the occasional freebies, the employees here are really great and what make it a cut above any other record store I’ve been to. While almost all of them are covered in tats with dirty hair, whenever I have approached them, they have been nothing but helpful and enthusiastic. My mom usually asks them about Emmylou Harris, Enya, or Brooks & Dunn, but it doesn’t matter– these people truly love what they do, and have a great knowledge of all types of music.
In closing, Brunswick is a great town to walk around in, and Bull Moose is a must-​see if you’re in the area.

I sincerely believe that everybody in Maine who’s between the ages of 16 and 30 has wanted to work at a Bull Moose Music location, at least once in their lives.
I’ve always loved Bull Moose, ever since my days as a rebellious teenager. This store may not have the selection that the warehouse in Scarborough does, or the underground feel that the one in Portland does, but it still has its own little charm. That, and where else can you find loads of cheap new and used CDs, DVDs, and video games? This store puts any crappy music store (I’m looking at you, FYE) to shame, with its extensive collection of hard-​to-​find and local artists.
If I were to ever leave Maine, I would miss this place dearly.

Bull Moose used to have a sweet bin of free posters, so once I took one for Tori Amos’ Scarlet’s Walk and hung it in my dorm room over my desk.
Tori’s serene presence may have helped me through a shitty freshman year.
Bull Moose also has a pretty solid selection of DVDs and live concert footage. If I were still in Maine I’d at least window shop.

I don’t buy CDs anymore… but I love me some DVDs and Bull Moose has a nice selection of new and used, and I’ve always been impressed with the used section. They also have a pretty good sized section of local artists. The staff is usually helpful and maintains a «staff picks» rack.
As to what Matt L. was saying about the hiring process… I applied for a job here several years ago and they had me make a playlist, or list artists I would include in a playlist, and then an interview. I’m not sure if this is to ensure your knowledge of music or your good taste. At the time they also offered dental insurance, which is kind of cool.

Not sure if Bowdoin College is to thank for this musical outpost in town, but it’s one of the small businesses that make Brunswick fun. Sure, you’ve got the quaint main street and the little neighboring fishing villages, but what are you going to listen to on that nice drive through the fall foliage? Bull Moose has always been one of our first stops when in Maine. A great place to stock up on CDs for the drive home, or, if you live there — praise the Lord! Good new/​used music!