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.

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Nuggets II: Love Hate Revenge by Episode Six

The success of Rhino’s 1998 Nuggets boxset justified a follow-up...
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Music Quiz: Pick a 1970s Music Band By Hit

Can you link an image of a 1970s band to...
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10 Favourite Drummers

Along with the lead singer and the flashy lead guitarist...
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Recent blog posts

Nuggets II: Love Hate Revenge by Episode Six

The success of Rhino’s 1998 Nuggets boxset justified a follow-up...
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Music Quiz: Pick a 1970s Music Band By Hit

Can you link an image of a 1970s band to...
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10 Favourite Drummers

Along with the lead singer and the flashy lead guitarist...
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New Music Reviews: Mod Lang and Sun-El Musician

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Two very different albums this week – the succinct, retro...
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The Newcastle Song by Bob Hudson

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Every New Zealand #1 single 2 The Newcastle Song by...
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Music Quiz: Pick a 1970s Music Artist By Hit

Can you link an image of a 1970s artist to...
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Recent review pages

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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Recent review pages

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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Michael Omartian Album Reviews

Michael Omartian has a vast resume as a producer and...
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Midnight Oil Album Reviews

Rob Hirst and Jim Moginie formed Farm in Sydney in...
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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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Best Album by Year

Recently, a reader suggested that I list my favourite albums...
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Robyn Hitchcock Album Reviews

The son of novelist Raymond Hitchcock, Robyn Hitchcock has enjoyed...
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The Phoenix Foundation Album Reviews

New Zealand indie band The Phoenix Foundation was formed by...
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Midnight Oil Album Reviews

Rob Hirst and Jim Moginie formed Farm in Sydney in...
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Burna Boy Album Reviews

Nigeria’s Burna Boy was born Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu. He’s connected...
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Gram Parsons (and The Flying Burrito Brothers) Album Reviews

Gram Parsons, or as 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before...
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Gram Parsons Grievous Angel

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La Bamba by Ritchie Valens: Great B-Sides

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‘La Bamba’ is a traditional Mexican folk song, from the...
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Kate Bush Albums: Ranked from Worst to Best

Kate Bush exploded into popular music with her first single...
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Vampire Weekend’s Albums Ranked

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Vampire Weekend were formed by students at Columbia University. Frontman...
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The Velvet Underground: Albums Ranked from Worst to Best

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The Velvet Underground began as a collaboration between frustrated songwriter Lou...
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10 Best Fairport Convention Songs

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Bassist Ashley Hutchings and rhythm guitarist Simon Nicol formed Fairport Convention in...
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The 10 Best Pet Shop Boys Songs

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