Husband. Geek. Maverick. Failed rock star. Paralympian (Ice Hockey). Interested in systems thinking. Problem Solver. PhD Researcher. Listens to music. Reads books. Views my own.https://bsky.app/profile/mattlloyd.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/mattlloyd.bsky.social/post/3mu6d2o5xtk27Today I learnt that Young at Heart, a number 1 for the Bluebells was written by Bananarama and was originally an album track. The Bluebells version is far superior! https://youtu.be/pvx7YtPwDuo?is=oxp_vIieas8eDREM28 Aug 2026 21:37 +0000at://did:plc:6eeaembislt6yd4n7odhdjit/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu6d2o5xtk27https://bsky.app/profile/mattlloyd.bsky.social/post/3mtucihdd7k2nDelving into some of the records in my collection with are rarely played but deserve more time on my timetable #Floodlights #PaintingOfMyTime24 Aug 2026 22:00 +0000at://did:plc:6eeaembislt6yd4n7odhdjit/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtucihdd7k2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/mattlloyd.bsky.social/post/3mtmnu7wzfc2sRemembering a gig, a girl and a friendship. The gig was over in the blink of an eye, the girl was bitten by a rat whilst having a piss but the friendship lasted a lifetime.21 Aug 2026 21:02 +0000at://did:plc:6eeaembislt6yd4n7odhdjit/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtmnu7wzfc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/mattlloyd.bsky.social/post/3mtk22ml3os2tHad an enjoyable lunch yesterday with my gig buddy (and close friend) JP and came home with vinyl 😄20 Aug 2026 20:02 +0000at://did:plc:6eeaembislt6yd4n7odhdjit/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtk22ml3os2thttps://bsky.app/profile/mattlloyd.bsky.social/post/3mrlcaavlk226As I get older, I realise the things I miss from being younger are; 1) playing football in the street 2) hanging out in praccy rooms, writing songs and playing covers 3) being in the changing room before and after playing games But I still go to gigs I still watch live sport26 Jul 2026 21:11 +0000at://did:plc:6eeaembislt6yd4n7odhdjit/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrlcaavlk226https://bsky.app/profile/mattlloyd.bsky.social/post/3mrivmo65qc2oNot been to many gigs this year. The next one is Buffalo Tom in Manchester.25 Jul 2026 22:20 +0000at://did:plc:6eeaembislt6yd4n7odhdjit/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrivmo65qc2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/mattlloyd.bsky.social/post/3manegcp3ls2lI never dreamt that I would get to be The creature that I always meant to be But I thought in spite of dreams You'd be sitting somewhere here with me 'Cause we were never being boring Christina Louise Warne (23/12/71 - 22/8/24)23 Dec 2025 08:47 +0000at://did:plc:6eeaembislt6yd4n7odhdjit/app.bsky.feed.post/3manegcp3ls2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/mattlloyd.bsky.social/post/3m74iztmajc2qGutted that Steve Cropper has passed away. I’m sure up in heaven, Belushi has just said, play it Steve.03 Dec 2025 22:29 +0000at://did:plc:6eeaembislt6yd4n7odhdjit/app.bsky.feed.post/3m74iztmajc2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/mattlloyd.bsky.social/post/3lyiuskudn224Apparently my record collection has grown - how did that happen?10 Sep 2025 18:35 +0000at://did:plc:6eeaembislt6yd4n7odhdjit/app.bsky.feed.post/3lyiuskudn224https://bsky.app/profile/mattlloyd.bsky.social/post/3lxxghhkfk22jAlways been proud to have sailed under this flag #MerchantNavyDay03 Sep 2025 20:03 +0000at://did:plc:6eeaembislt6yd4n7odhdjit/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxxghhkfk22jhttps://bsky.app/profile/mattlloyd.bsky.social/post/3lwf3bznzh22xA strange thing has happened. I had a #MS #Relapse and now I no longer need to use my glasses to read. Probably a short term effect but nice to have a positive output for a change.14 Aug 2025 19:30 +0000at://did:plc:6eeaembislt6yd4n7odhdjit/app.bsky.feed.post/3lwf3bznzh22xhttps://bsky.app/profile/mattlloyd.bsky.social/post/3lvw2hj3ybc2nCurrently 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.08 Aug 2025 20:06 +0000at://did:plc:6eeaembislt6yd4n7odhdjit/app.bsky.feed.post/3lvw2hj3ybc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/mattlloyd.bsky.social/post/3ltn2kezd6k2qMay have bought some records today 🤣10 Jul 2025 19:23 +0000at://did:plc:6eeaembislt6yd4n7odhdjit/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltn2kezd6k2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/mattlloyd.bsky.social/post/3ltbzcrnf6s2wMy 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.06 Jul 2025 10:02 +0000at://did:plc:6eeaembislt6yd4n7odhdjit/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltbzcrnf6s2whttps://bsky.app/profile/mattlloyd.bsky.social/post/3lqimqsunhc23One of my greatest joys in life is discovering new bands. Recently came across an Australian band called Floodlights who I think are really good. https://youtu.be/YVraz8LbBiQ?si=g-Wc-9PexmJArHi_31 May 2025 20:50 +0000at://did:plc:6eeaembislt6yd4n7odhdjit/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqimqsunhc23https://bsky.app/profile/mattlloyd.bsky.social/post/3lpzjlh4qck2tThere are people who enjoy organising their record collection. I am not one of them!25 May 2025 20:43 +0000at://did:plc:6eeaembislt6yd4n7odhdjit/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpzjlh4qck2thttps://bsky.app/profile/mattlloyd.bsky.social/post/3lpu5dfowo22qBirthday vinyl #Suede #Associates #Bunnymen #GigoloAunts #Love #ReverendAndTheMakers #MidnightOil #PJHarvey23 May 2025 17:21 +0000at://did:plc:6eeaembislt6yd4n7odhdjit/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpu5dfowo22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/mattlloyd.bsky.social/post/3lomdc2eagc22For those with an interest in #SystemsThinking, here is the link to John Seddon giving this years Mike Jackson lecture - https://youtu.be/Z9psxhigeYU?si=u9C_pmWCuxI5W9rJ07 May 2025 21:21 +0000at://did:plc:6eeaembislt6yd4n7odhdjit/app.bsky.feed.post/3lomdc2eagc22https://bsky.app/profile/mattlloyd.bsky.social/post/3loc7ofqdlk2uListening 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.03 May 2025 20:49 +0000at://did:plc:6eeaembislt6yd4n7odhdjit/app.bsky.feed.post/3loc7ofqdlk2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/mattlloyd.bsky.social/post/3lmzpuwa5k22mJust 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. https://youtu.be/rfs9sW1hEr4?si=AP6evoVfiYcJxgHw17 Apr 2025 18:20 +0000at://did:plc:6eeaembislt6yd4n7odhdjit/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmzpuwa5k22mhttps://bsky.app/profile/mattlloyd.bsky.social/post/3llru66iovs2cShould I pre-order the new Wet Leg album?01 Apr 2025 21:51 +0000at://did:plc:6eeaembislt6yd4n7odhdjit/app.bsky.feed.post/3llru66iovs2chttps://bsky.app/profile/mattlloyd.bsky.social/post/3ll32skfo7227Can’t believe I missed #5albums70s423 Mar 2025 20:18 +0000at://did:plc:6eeaembislt6yd4n7odhdjit/app.bsky.feed.post/3ll32skfo7227https://bsky.app/profile/mattlloyd.bsky.social/post/3lkxdurfgk22xI 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 https://youtu.be/xRIQ80rJKAc22 Mar 2025 08:50 +0000at://did:plc:6eeaembislt6yd4n7odhdjit/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkxdurfgk22xhttps://bsky.app/profile/mattlloyd.bsky.social/post/3lk7ky4mqec2vThis has just arrived. Really looking forward to reading it. Thanks @harishjose.bsky.social12 Mar 2025 21:53 +0000at://did:plc:6eeaembislt6yd4n7odhdjit/app.bsky.feed.post/3lk7ky4mqec2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/mattlloyd.bsky.social/post/3ljqfjcy5bc2tJust been to my first gig of the year, #PaulHeaton at Hull University Student Union. Missed my gig buddy JP but still enjoyed some live music06 Mar 2025 21:05 +0000at://did:plc:6eeaembislt6yd4n7odhdjit/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljqfjcy5bc2thttps://bsky.app/profile/mattlloyd.bsky.social/post/3lj6wh67yls2sSometimes some cheese and crackers before bed are the perfect way to end the day.27 Feb 2025 22:20 +0000at://did:plc:6eeaembislt6yd4n7odhdjit/app.bsky.feed.post/3lj6wh67yls2shttps://bsky.app/profile/mattlloyd.bsky.social/post/3lis62qho5c24Sometimes you just want to play the classics #Magazine #TheCorrectUseOfSoap22 Feb 2025 20:32 +0000at://did:plc:6eeaembislt6yd4n7odhdjit/app.bsky.feed.post/3lis62qho5c24https://bsky.app/profile/mattlloyd.bsky.social/post/3lhogduuiqs2lSo 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.08 Feb 2025 15:24 +0000at://did:plc:6eeaembislt6yd4n7odhdjit/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhogduuiqs2l