Aphoristic Album Reviews

Obsessively chronicling one person’s exploration of popular music

Welcome to Aphoristic Album Reviews, where I discuss highlights from the last sixty years of popular music. I write album reviews, highlight my favourite albums, blog regularly, and make lists.

Recent blog posts

Music Quiz: Band Names by Literal Images

Can you guess a band when given a literal depiction...
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The Hold Steady: Albums Ranked from Best to Worst

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For me, The Hold Steady were the last gasp of...
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The Hold Steady Stay Positive

Kacey Musgraves: Albums Ranked from Worst to Best

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Kacey Musgraves was born in Golden, Texas. She didn’t release...
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Recent blog posts

Music Quiz: Band Names by Literal Images

Can you guess a band when given a literal depiction...
Read More

The Hold Steady: Albums Ranked from Best to Worst

,
For me, The Hold Steady were the last gasp of...
Read More
The Hold Steady Stay Positive

Kacey Musgraves: Albums Ranked from Worst to Best

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Kacey Musgraves was born in Golden, Texas. She didn’t release...
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New Music Reviews: Kacey Musgraves and The Reds, Pinks & Purples

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It’s a low-key week – Kacey Musgraves returns to traditional-sounding...
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Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da by Marmalade

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Every New Zealand #1 single 7 Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da by Marmalade...
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Music Quiz: 1973 Songs and Artists Quiz

Can you link the songs and the artists from the...
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Stevie Wonder Talking Book

Recent review pages

Harry Nilsson Album Reviews

Harry Edward Nilsson III successfully walked the line between commercial...
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Avalon Emerson Album Reviews

San Francisco’s Avalon Emerson made her reputation as a DJ...
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Waxahatchee Album Reviews

Katie Crutchfield started playing music in high school with her...
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Recent review pages

Harry Nilsson Album Reviews

Harry Edward Nilsson III successfully walked the line between commercial...
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Avalon Emerson Album Reviews

San Francisco’s Avalon Emerson made her reputation as a DJ...
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Waxahatchee Album Reviews

Katie Crutchfield started playing music in high school with her...
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Dina Ögon Album Reviews

Dina Ögon are a smooth Swedish supergroup. Lead vocalist Anna...
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Flock of Dimes Album Reviews

Jenn Wassner is talented and prolific. She’s a member of...
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Tears For Fears Album Reviews

Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith were both members of the...
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Graham Fyfe has been writing this website since his late teens. Now in his forties, he’s been obsessively listening to albums for years. He works as a web editor and plays the piano.

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