Matt Lloyd

A crystal glass containing whisky.

Currently feeling sorry for myself as I’ve had an MS relapse and am on a course of steroids. On the plus side I’m enjoying a glass of 12 year old Cragganmore.

Hope everything is okay

Albums by Bjork, Floodlights and Pulp

May have bought some records today 🤣

My record collection tells the story of my life better than I could in words. When I get nostalgic there is always a soundtrack and songs are usually the catalyst for my memories. Music has been there to drag me out of my darkest moments and add glitter to the best ones.

Lovely wallpaper with the words when a goth dies their voice gets added to the choir singing the intro of This Corrosion by The Sisters of mercy 🖤

YouTube video by Floodlights Floodlights - The Light Won't Shine Forever (Official Lyric Video)

One of my greatest joys in life is discovering new bands. Recently came across an Australian band called Floodlights who I think are really good.

youtu.be/YVraz8LbBiQ?...

There are people who enjoy organising their record collection. I am not one of them!

My #5albums50s60s1 selection is:

Beach Boys - Pet Sounds
Crickets- Chirping Crickets
Beatles - Hard Days Night
Buddy Holly - Buddy Holly
Joan Baez - Joan Baez

Selection of vinyl records

Birthday vinyl #Suede #Associates #Bunnymen #GigoloAunts #Love #ReverendAndTheMakers #MidnightOil #PJHarvey

Black Celebration

YouTube video by University of Hull - Research and Enterprise Centre for Systems Studies Annual Mike Jackson Lecture with guest speaker Professor John Seddon 2025

For those with an interest in #SystemsThinking, here is the link to John Seddon giving this years Mike Jackson lecture - youtu.be/Z9psxhigeYU?...

I own very few of these (and I’ve always had a rule I will only vote for records I own) so I might be going record shopping over the next couple of weeks. Any recommendations?

Listening to Tapestry by Carole King and can’t believe I didn’t include in my #5albums70sfinal selection. Then again, there were a lot of great albums to choose from.

My #5albums70sfinal choices are:

David Bowie - Low
Joy Division- Unknown Pleasures
The Cure - Three Imaginary Boys
Television - Marquee Moon
David Bowie - Ziggy Stardust

Thanks Rich for all the time and effort you put in

YouTube video by SCiO systems and complexity in organisation SCiO Open Mar25 Matt Lloyd STconcepts

Just in case anyone wanted to listen/watch my talk on the Fundamentals of #SystemsThinking that I gave a couple of weeks ago at the SCiO open event in Manchester.

youtu.be/rfs9sW1hEr4?...

My selections for #5albums70s5 are:

Jeff Wayne - Musical WotW
Elvis Costello - My Aim is True
David Bowie - Diamond Dogs
Sex Pistols - Never Mind the Bollocks
Big Star - Radio City

Should I pre-order the new Wet Leg album?

Jealous. Looks amazing. Sure it sounds how it looks

Can’t believe I missed #5albums70s4

YouTube video by CoorDown NO DECISION WITHOUT US | World Down Syndrome Day 2025

I was born disabled.

The thing that has always frustrated me the most is that because I am disabled, other people have the “right” to make decisions for me; parents, teachers, employers etc. without involving me.

youtu.be/xRIQ80rJKAc

Second Order Cybernetics by Harish Jose

This has just arrived. Really looking forward to reading it. Thanks @harishjose.bsky.social

Just been to my first gig of the year, #PaulHeaton at Hull University Student Union. Missed my gig buddy JP but still enjoyed some live music

My choices for #5Albums70s3 are

Ramones - Ramones
David Bowie - Low
Mavin Gaye - What’s Going On
David Bowie - Ziggy Stardust
Elvis Costello - Armed Forces

Expecting Ziggy to win but I think Low is the better album as a whole. As always thanks @richards7370.bsky.social

Sometimes some cheese and crackers before bed are the perfect way to end the day.

A vinyl record on a red turntable #Magazine #TheCorrectUseOfSoap

Sometimes you just want to play the classics #Magazine #TheCorrectUseOfSoap

Multiple copies of Songs of Strength and Heartbreak by Wah

So these arrived in the post today, to supplement my original CD and a copy of some of the original demos on cassette. Still possibly the greatest album ever recorded.

My selection for #5Albums70s2 is:

David Bowie - Station to Station
Madness - One Step Beyond
David Bowie - TMWSTW
Iggy and the Stooge - Raw Power
Kraftwork - Autobahn

Orange and white Penguin book cover mock-up, reading I used to be punk rock. Gobs at you emoji.

I've just voluntarily spent the last 20 minutes reading my work pension policy manual, like a proper grown up, and now I feel like I need to kick the telly in.

First time all my choices have got through. Not sure what this says about me 🤣🤣

Currently spinning this slab of blue loveliness #LotteryWinners