Mark M Smith
@markmsmith.bsky.social
I like music. Buy records. Work for a University and live on the east coast of Scotland. Elsewhere: @cheasyweasel
It’s fair to say Denmark has been cold.
That, on the other side of the bushes, is the sea.
That, on the other side of the bushes, is the sea.
February 14, 2026 at 8:45 PM
It’s fair to say Denmark has been cold.
That, on the other side of the bushes, is the sea.
That, on the other side of the bushes, is the sea.
Have come to Denmark. Nice to swap the endless rain for some snow.
February 12, 2026 at 9:50 AM
Have come to Denmark. Nice to swap the endless rain for some snow.
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Ding Dang! It's David Fricke's deep blue review of the new Beach Boys boxset We Gotta Groove - and the first official release of Adult Child: www.mojo4music.com/articles/new...
The Beach Boys - We Gotta Groove Reviewed
Including sessions for the shelved Adult Child album, new boxset spanning 1976 to 1977 sheds fresh light on Brian Wilson's brief creative renewal.
www.mojo4music.com
February 11, 2026 at 8:06 AM
Ding Dang! It's David Fricke's deep blue review of the new Beach Boys boxset We Gotta Groove - and the first official release of Adult Child: www.mojo4music.com/articles/new...
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When you kick a pirate in the crotch
February 15, 2025 at 1:29 PM
When you kick a pirate in the crotch
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"We're going to train people how to not think for themselves, and in doing so deny them the opportunity to learn new skills."
It's like the medieval church. "Don't bother learning Latin yourself. No need to read the bible; just trust the priests."
Trust the Machine.
The Machine will provide.
It's like the medieval church. "Don't bother learning Latin yourself. No need to read the bible; just trust the priests."
Trust the Machine.
The Machine will provide.
BREAKING: Free AI training will be offered to every adult in the UK, with short courses to teach people how to use simple AI tools effectively in the workplace.
Technology Secretary Liz Kendall tells #BBCBreakfast about the scheme
Technology Secretary Liz Kendall tells #BBCBreakfast about the scheme
January 28, 2026 at 9:48 AM
"We're going to train people how to not think for themselves, and in doing so deny them the opportunity to learn new skills."
It's like the medieval church. "Don't bother learning Latin yourself. No need to read the bible; just trust the priests."
Trust the Machine.
The Machine will provide.
It's like the medieval church. "Don't bother learning Latin yourself. No need to read the bible; just trust the priests."
Trust the Machine.
The Machine will provide.
#nowplaying
Picked up in Barcelona - another Brazilian record with a wrecked cover but record sounds fine. OG pressing from ‘74.
Picked up in Barcelona - another Brazilian record with a wrecked cover but record sounds fine. OG pressing from ‘74.
January 27, 2026 at 8:16 PM
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Picked up in Barcelona - another Brazilian record with a wrecked cover but record sounds fine. OG pressing from ‘74.
Picked up in Barcelona - another Brazilian record with a wrecked cover but record sounds fine. OG pressing from ‘74.
After visiting 6 or so record shops in Barcelona, I’ve clarified some things I really dislike…
1. Filling the crates so tight you can’t flick through the records
2. Mixing 2nd hand and re-issues together
3. Putting the price stickers on the backs of the records!
1. Filling the crates so tight you can’t flick through the records
2. Mixing 2nd hand and re-issues together
3. Putting the price stickers on the backs of the records!
January 26, 2026 at 6:54 PM
After visiting 6 or so record shops in Barcelona, I’ve clarified some things I really dislike…
1. Filling the crates so tight you can’t flick through the records
2. Mixing 2nd hand and re-issues together
3. Putting the price stickers on the backs of the records!
1. Filling the crates so tight you can’t flick through the records
2. Mixing 2nd hand and re-issues together
3. Putting the price stickers on the backs of the records!
Apparently Robbie Williams is now also doing visual art.
January 25, 2026 at 8:33 PM
Apparently Robbie Williams is now also doing visual art.
New Beatles memorabilia just dropped.
I Want You (Faeces So Heavy)?
I Want You (Faeces So Heavy)?
January 25, 2026 at 12:49 PM
New Beatles memorabilia just dropped.
I Want You (Faeces So Heavy)?
I Want You (Faeces So Heavy)?
In Barcelona for a few days. This was tonight’a dinner - black paella with cuttlefish.
January 24, 2026 at 9:45 PM
In Barcelona for a few days. This was tonight’a dinner - black paella with cuttlefish.
Ooh. This is good news.
I'm delighted to announce that #SDERecords will be releasing a 35th anniversary 2CD deluxe edition of '24 Years of Hunger', the cult classic 1991 album by Eg and Alice. The bonus disc features unreleased songs and demos. Details and pre-order links > bit.ly/4jJA7BZ
January 15, 2026 at 11:42 AM
Ooh. This is good news.
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I'm delighted to announce that #SDERecords will be releasing a 35th anniversary 2CD deluxe edition of '24 Years of Hunger', the cult classic 1991 album by Eg and Alice. The bonus disc features unreleased songs and demos. Details and pre-order links > bit.ly/4jJA7BZ
January 15, 2026 at 11:26 AM
I'm delighted to announce that #SDERecords will be releasing a 35th anniversary 2CD deluxe edition of '24 Years of Hunger', the cult classic 1991 album by Eg and Alice. The bonus disc features unreleased songs and demos. Details and pre-order links > bit.ly/4jJA7BZ
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Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali 1971
📷 Frank Sinatra
📷 Frank Sinatra
December 23, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali 1971
📷 Frank Sinatra
📷 Frank Sinatra
#nowplaying
Edú Lôbo - Edú Lôbo (Misa Breve)
1973 Argentinian pressing. Cover is promo stamped and well rinsed, but actually despite quite a bit of surface noise the record plays fine. A really great record.
Edú Lôbo - Edú Lôbo (Misa Breve)
1973 Argentinian pressing. Cover is promo stamped and well rinsed, but actually despite quite a bit of surface noise the record plays fine. A really great record.
December 23, 2025 at 1:22 PM
#nowplaying
Edú Lôbo - Edú Lôbo (Misa Breve)
1973 Argentinian pressing. Cover is promo stamped and well rinsed, but actually despite quite a bit of surface noise the record plays fine. A really great record.
Edú Lôbo - Edú Lôbo (Misa Breve)
1973 Argentinian pressing. Cover is promo stamped and well rinsed, but actually despite quite a bit of surface noise the record plays fine. A really great record.
Was supposed to be Christmas shopping for others but had to pick this up.
Completely up-my-street combo of 60’s pop, photography, and Denmark. Photographs of Beatles, Stones, Who, Hendrix and Kinks in DK.
Completely up-my-street combo of 60’s pop, photography, and Denmark. Photographs of Beatles, Stones, Who, Hendrix and Kinks in DK.
December 23, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Was supposed to be Christmas shopping for others but had to pick this up.
Completely up-my-street combo of 60’s pop, photography, and Denmark. Photographs of Beatles, Stones, Who, Hendrix and Kinks in DK.
Completely up-my-street combo of 60’s pop, photography, and Denmark. Photographs of Beatles, Stones, Who, Hendrix and Kinks in DK.
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Born this day in 1884, on Neskuchnoye estate in Ukraine, the marvelous painter Zinaida Serebriakova. After my time, but worth making an exception! Here by herself at the mirror in 1909.
December 12, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Born this day in 1884, on Neskuchnoye estate in Ukraine, the marvelous painter Zinaida Serebriakova. After my time, but worth making an exception! Here by herself at the mirror in 1909.
Listening to Sharp Pins, Balloon Baloon Baloon.
Basically The Searchers in 1964 reduced to one member, Abbey Road is fully booked, and they have to record the new LP in their bedroom.
Basically The Searchers in 1964 reduced to one member, Abbey Road is fully booked, and they have to record the new LP in their bedroom.
December 12, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Listening to Sharp Pins, Balloon Baloon Baloon.
Basically The Searchers in 1964 reduced to one member, Abbey Road is fully booked, and they have to record the new LP in their bedroom.
Basically The Searchers in 1964 reduced to one member, Abbey Road is fully booked, and they have to record the new LP in their bedroom.
#nowplaying
Turns out there’s another musical Matt Berry. Some of it’s a bit Pernice Brothers with louder guitars and one track that sounds like a cross between Evan Dando and Oasis. In a good way.
Turns out there’s another musical Matt Berry. Some of it’s a bit Pernice Brothers with louder guitars and one track that sounds like a cross between Evan Dando and Oasis. In a good way.
December 11, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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Turns out there’s another musical Matt Berry. Some of it’s a bit Pernice Brothers with louder guitars and one track that sounds like a cross between Evan Dando and Oasis. In a good way.
Turns out there’s another musical Matt Berry. Some of it’s a bit Pernice Brothers with louder guitars and one track that sounds like a cross between Evan Dando and Oasis. In a good way.
Only now finding out there’s an area of Maryland called Chevy Chase.
December 9, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Only now finding out there’s an area of Maryland called Chevy Chase.
Of course we get Brazil 🙄
December 5, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Of course we get Brazil 🙄
People talking about it on here has led to me switching on the World Cup draw.
Every instinct told me this was a mistake and 5 minutes in and, yes, it was a mistake.
Every instinct told me this was a mistake and 5 minutes in and, yes, it was a mistake.
December 5, 2025 at 6:20 PM
People talking about it on here has led to me switching on the World Cup draw.
Every instinct told me this was a mistake and 5 minutes in and, yes, it was a mistake.
Every instinct told me this was a mistake and 5 minutes in and, yes, it was a mistake.
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Get a load of this. 😆
December 5, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Get a load of this. 😆
The Friday feeling when you remember there’s a small record fair in the local shopping centre today and it’s nearly lunchtime…
December 5, 2025 at 11:24 AM
The Friday feeling when you remember there’s a small record fair in the local shopping centre today and it’s nearly lunchtime…