Mark McKean
@markmckean.bsky.social
Tranmere Rovers season ticket holder and M.E./Chronic Fatigue Syndrome sufferer. Not sure what causes most pain.
Record collector, Monster Raving Loony and hobbying comedian when health allows.
Record collector, Monster Raving Loony and hobbying comedian when health allows.
11 November: Finally saw a Tranmere home win inside 90 minutes - despite the palaver beforehand.
John Foxx era live album.
John Foxx era live album.
November 11, 2025 at 10:43 PM
11 November: Finally saw a Tranmere home win inside 90 minutes - despite the palaver beforehand.
John Foxx era live album.
John Foxx era live album.
10 November: I think it’s unfair that they have someone who can actually sing on I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue.
Lucky Japanese fans got to choose the tracks.
Lucky Japanese fans got to choose the tracks.
November 10, 2025 at 11:35 PM
10 November: I think it’s unfair that they have someone who can actually sing on I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue.
Lucky Japanese fans got to choose the tracks.
Lucky Japanese fans got to choose the tracks.
9 November: Lest we forget.
Arguably the finest New Zealand band.
Arguably the finest New Zealand band.
November 10, 2025 at 12:43 AM
9 November: Lest we forget.
Arguably the finest New Zealand band.
Arguably the finest New Zealand band.
8 November: Took today as a needed rest day.
Cheesy 80s TV album.
Cheesy 80s TV album.
November 9, 2025 at 12:12 AM
8 November: Took today as a needed rest day.
Cheesy 80s TV album.
Cheesy 80s TV album.
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.
Never thought I’d see “Live In Cwmbrân” on an album sleeve.
November 6, 2025 at 11:37 PM
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.
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.
No prizes for guessing who today’s LP is by. Just not the one that was being celebrated tonight.
November 5, 2025 at 11:34 PM
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.
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.
Just love Karen Carpenter’s voice.
November 4, 2025 at 11:44 PM
4 November: Managed to catch up on some daft TV.
Just love Karen Carpenter’s voice.
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?
The album harks back to 1987. Was that really 38 years ago?
November 3, 2025 at 11:27 PM
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?
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.
Songs from Mel Brooks’ films.
November 3, 2025 at 12:56 AM
2 November: Sleepy day to recover from yesterday.
Songs from Mel Brooks’ films.
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.
A live acoustic album from touring the studio album of 1996.
November 2, 2025 at 12:31 AM
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.
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.
Tried to think of a scary album to play today. Thankfully I’ve not got any Chris De Burgh.
November 1, 2025 at 1:12 AM
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.
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.
Much needed light relief after that.
October 31, 2025 at 12:22 AM
30 October: Chaos, chaos and more chaos.
Much needed light relief after that.
Much needed light relief after that.
29 October: Mind was willing. Body wasn’t.
A “mini” LP for today’s pick.
A “mini” LP for today’s pick.
October 29, 2025 at 11:27 PM
29 October: Mind was willing. Body wasn’t.
A “mini” LP for today’s pick.
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.
Another edition auf Deutsch from the electronic pioneers.
October 28, 2025 at 11:58 PM
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.
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.
One of this year’s RSD purchases.
October 28, 2025 at 12:03 AM
27 October: Fun time at Disabled Cants, as always, tonight.
One of this year’s RSD purchases.
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.
Yet another charity shop find.
October 27, 2025 at 12:39 AM
26 October: Darn East Midlands Trains. They were late but not late enough for a delay claim.
Yet another charity shop find.
Yet another charity shop find.
25 October: Thank goodness for stoppage time for a change.
Another now ancient compilation to make me feel old.
Another now ancient compilation to make me feel old.
October 25, 2025 at 10:45 PM
25 October: Thank goodness for stoppage time for a change.
Another now ancient compilation to make me feel old.
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. 😫
Hard to believe this was 35 years ago. 😫
October 24, 2025 at 10:26 PM
24 October: Much needed rest day after yesterday and ahead of the next few days.
Hard to believe this was 35 years ago. 😫
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? 😉
Never heard of this fella before. Anyone know of him? 😉
October 23, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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? 😉
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.
Portuguese issue of the band’s third album.
October 22, 2025 at 10:49 PM
22 October: Largely slept again. Hope I can sleep tonight as a result.
Portuguese issue of the band’s third album.
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.
Another charity shop find.
October 21, 2025 at 10:33 PM
21 October: Car service was a) quicker and b) cheaper than I was expecting.
Another charity shop find.
Another charity shop find.
20 October: Lost track of time most of the day.
Third solo offering from the former Undertone.
Third solo offering from the former Undertone.
October 20, 2025 at 10:49 PM
20 October: Lost track of time most of the day.
Third solo offering from the former Undertone.
Third solo offering from the former Undertone.
19 October: Tried and failed an old computer game challenge.
Turning to a legendary folk musician.
Turning to a legendary folk musician.
October 19, 2025 at 11:10 PM
19 October: Tried and failed an old computer game challenge.
Turning to a legendary folk musician.
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.
A compilation of the singing bus driver from the shelf.
October 19, 2025 at 12:42 AM
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.
A compilation of the singing bus driver from the shelf.