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.

Music Quiz: Band Names by Literal Images

Sporcle

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

New Music Reviews: Kacey Musgraves and The Reds, Pinks & Purples

2026,New Music Reviews

It’s a low-key week – Kacey Musgraves returns to traditional-sounding...

Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da by Marmalade

1960s,NZ #1 hits

Every New Zealand #1 single 7 Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da by Marmalade...

Music Quiz: Band Names by Literal Images

Sporcle

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

New Music Reviews: Kacey Musgraves and The Reds, Pinks & Purples

2026,New Music Reviews

It’s a low-key week – Kacey Musgraves returns to traditional-sounding...

Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da by Marmalade

1960s,NZ #1 hits

Every New Zealand #1 single 7 Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da by Marmalade...

Music Quiz: 1973 Songs and Artists Quiz

Sporcle

Can you link the songs and the artists from the...

Your Significant Other’s Favourite Music

1990s

Over the past few days, I’ve been reviewing Lauryn Hill’s...

10 Best Jackson Browne Songs

1970s,Song Lists,The Ten Best Songs By...

Jackson Browne started his music career in his teens. He...

Harry Nilsson Album Reviews

1960s

Harry Edward Nilsson III successfully walked the line between commercial...

Avalon Emerson Album Reviews

2020s

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

Waxahatchee Album Reviews

2010s

Katie Crutchfield started playing music in high school with her...

Harry Nilsson Album Reviews

1960s

Harry Edward Nilsson III successfully walked the line between commercial...

Avalon Emerson Album Reviews

2020s

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

Waxahatchee Album Reviews

2010s

Katie Crutchfield started playing music in high school with her...

Dina Ögon Album Reviews

2020s

Dina Ögon are a smooth Swedish supergroup. Lead vocalist Anna...

Flock of Dimes Album Reviews

2010s

Jenn Wassner is talented and prolific. She’s a member of...

Tears For Fears Album Reviews

1980s

Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith were both members of the...

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Crowded House Album Reviews

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1960s

The Velvet Underground Album Reviews

1970s

Syd Barrett Album Reviews

1970s

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1970s

Roxy Music Album Reviews

1990s

Fountains of Wayne Album Reviews

1960s

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1960s,Index

1960s Album Reviews

2020s

10 Best Bic Runga Songs

1960s,Index

1960s Album Reviews

Stevie Wonder Fulfillingness First Finale

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1970s Album Reviews

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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.