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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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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Recent blog posts

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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Music Is My Life: Book Review

by Myles Tanzer, Illustrated by Ali Mac My two daughters...
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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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The Last Dinner Party Album Reviews

The Last Dinner Party were the breakout UK stars of...
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Burna Boy Album Reviews

Nigeria’s Burna Boy was born Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu. He’s connected...
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The Japanese House Album Reviews

Introduction Amber Bain’s big break came in 2012 when she...
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Links to Other Music Blogs

These are the sites that feel like part of this...
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Laura Nyro Album Reviews

New York’s Laura Nyro wrote a batch of hit songs...
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Emmylou Harris Album Reviews

Emmylou Harris started as a folkie – born in Alabama...
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Shut Out The Light – Bruce Springsteen: Great B-Sides

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Crosby, Stills, Nash (and Young): Albums Ranked from Worst to Best

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David Crosby, Stephen Stills, and Graham Nash were all members...
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Jenny Lewis Albums: Ranked from Worst to Best

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Jenny Lewis’ musical career is the second act in her...
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10 Best Eagles Songs

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The End of the Affair by Prefab Sprout – Great B-sides

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