Mark McKean

9 November: Lest we forget.
Arguably the finest New Zealand band.

8 November: Took today as a needed rest day.
Cheesy 80s TV album.

7 November:

Right.

6 November: Only took three months but finally remembered to run an idea by someone.
Never thought I’d see “Live In Cwmbrân” on an album sleeve.

5 November: Great evening in the company of Ms KT Tunstall and Mr Andy Burrows.
No prizes for guessing who today’s LP is by. Just not the one that was being celebrated tonight.

4 November: Managed to catch up on some daft TV.
Just love Karen Carpenter’s voice.

3 November: Another day falls by the wayside because of the M.E.
The album harks back to 1987. Was that really 38 years ago?

2 November: Sleepy day to recover from yesterday.
Songs from Mel Brooks’ films.

1 November: Pleased with how Tranmere played despite going out of the FA Cup.
A live acoustic album from touring the studio album of 1996.

31 October: Got tomorrow morning sorted quicker than planned. Probably a mistake or two in there somewhere.
Tried to think of a scary album to play today. Thankfully I’ve not got any Chris De Burgh.

30 October: Chaos, chaos and more chaos.
Much needed light relief after that.

29 October: Mind was willing. Body wasn’t.
A “mini” LP for today’s pick.

28 October: Found out the bus that goes across the bottom of my road is on a temporary diversion. As I got on it to come home.
Another edition auf Deutsch from the electronic pioneers.

27 October: Fun time at Disabled Cants, as always, tonight.
One of this year’s RSD purchases.

26 October: Darn East Midlands Trains. They were late but not late enough for a delay claim.
Yet another charity shop find.

25 October: Thank goodness for stoppage time for a change.
Another now ancient compilation to make me feel old.

24 October: Much needed rest day after yesterday and ahead of the next few days.
Hard to believe this was 35 years ago. 😫

23 October: Busy day but well worth it as I got to catch up with a friend.
Never heard of this fella before. Anyone know of him? 😉

22 October: Largely slept again. Hope I can sleep tonight as a result.
Portuguese issue of the band’s third album.

21 October: Car service was a) quicker and b) cheaper than I was expecting.
Another charity shop find.

20 October: Lost track of time most of the day.
Third solo offering from the former Undertone.

Think of them as friends and family. Once the first few barres are over with you’ll start to settle and relax.

Have a great time.

19 October: Tried and failed an old computer game challenge.
Turning to a legendary folk musician.

18 October: A 4-1 away win certainly eased the frustration of another day largely confined to bed.
A compilation of the singing bus driver from the shelf.

17 October: Yet another day of on and off sleeping thanks to a sleepless night.
Soundtrack from the first of the trilogy.

16 October: Lots of puzzlement during tonight’s quiz. Most scores reflected it.
Probably my favourite Mike Oldfield album.

British.

15 October: Today was possibly the worst performance I’ve seen by the England women’s cricket team.
Today’s album heads back to the 80s.