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Counter Intuitive

5 ★★★★★ 46 Google reviews · Record store · Video game store

cassettesCDs tooposters & merch

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358A Boylston St
Brookline, MA 02445

(617) 245-9183

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Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 12–5 PM
Wednesday 12–5 PM
Thursday 12–5 PM
Friday 12–5 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday 12–5 PM

Where to find Counter Intuitive

What collectors say again and again

The things reviewers keep bringing up across 46 Google reviews — in their own words.

📼 cassettes 3 mentions

“The staff was super friendly and helpful, I ended up buying like $80 of tapes and merch (got a lot of stuff for a really good price compared to online shopping!”

💽 CDs too 3 mentions

“Got a bunch of cds and tapes of my favorite artists here.”

🖼️ posters & merch 5 mentions

“Obviously a great selection on merch and records, but seeing all the video games from my childhood was a trip and a half on top of that.”

What customers say

As a long-time follower of the label, I was excited to see that they decided to open a physical store. I visited on the opening day and one time after and I can confidently say it's a cool spot. If you take the D line it's really T-accesible from the Brookline Hills stop.

★★★★★ — Marcus, 2025-02

Amazing store & record label. Obviously a great selection on merch and records, but seeing all the video games from my childhood was a trip and a half on top of that.

★★★★★ — H, 2025-05

Coolest store ever. Got a bunch of cds and tapes of my favorite artists here. The owner rocks and was super helpful. Also spent like 20 bucks on the macseal and sticker vending machine thing. Only reason I didn’t spend more was because I ran out of coins. Next time i’ll be more prepared tho.

★★★★★ — Valentina, 2025-04

(IGNORE the username, my code name is HENRY if you’re reading this JAKE👆) 5 stars WELL deserved. Honestly just a joy to be in, only record store I’ve been to that is actually exclusively music I LIKE, but even on top of that the store itself just CAN’T BE BEAT, they have *free* refreshments, a jukebox that has all…

★★★★★ — Captain, 2025-04

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