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TOWER RECORDS 111, Taichung Kang Road, section 2, 10F (Shin Kong Mitsukoshi) Tel: (04) 2255-3333 (general dept. store information); Hours: 11 am -10 pm

       One of the biggest global names in music retailing has finally arrived in Taichung, with a large, 150-ping store on the 10th floor of Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Department Store. Living up to its slogan, "No Music, No Life", Tower a excellent selection of CDs across the musical spectrum, including rock, pop, "smooth listening", jazz, club/lounge/dance, and classical. Many customers, tired of wading through hundreds of poorly-displayed CDs, will no doubt appreciate Tower's nicely organized music sections. Although average albums range in the NT$300 to NT$400-plus range, bargain selections go for as low as NT$199. In addition to music, Tower Records also has a good selection of DVD movies and other related wares. Until November 3, the store will feature an "In Passion" exhibition of select foreign and local rock groups from the 8¡¦s to the present.--By Douglas Habecker