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 albumsblog regularly, and make lists.

Recent blog posts

Music Quiz: Pick a 1980s Music Artist By Hit

Can you link an image of a 1980s artist to...
Bruce Springsteen Born in the U.S.A.

Nuggets II: Love Hate Revenge by Episode Six

The success of Rhino’s 1998 Nuggets boxset justified a follow-up...

Recent blog posts

Music Quiz: Pick a 1980s Music Artist By Hit

Can you link an image of a 1980s artist to...
Bruce Springsteen Born in the U.S.A.

Nuggets II: Love Hate Revenge by Episode Six

The success of Rhino’s 1998 Nuggets boxset justified a follow-up...

Music Quiz: Pick a 1970s Music Band By Hit

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

10 Favourite Drummers

Along with the lead singer and the flashy lead guitarist...

New Music Reviews: Mod Lang and Sun-El Musician

Two very different albums this week – the succinct, retro...

Recent review pages

Waxahatchee Album Reviews

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

Dina Ögon Album Reviews

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

Flock of Dimes Album Reviews

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

Recent review pages

Waxahatchee Album Reviews

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

Dina Ögon Album Reviews

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

Flock of Dimes Album Reviews

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

Tears For Fears Album Reviews

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

Michael Omartian Album Reviews

Michael Omartian has a vast resume as a producer and...

Midnight Oil Album Reviews

Rob Hirst and Jim Moginie formed Farm in Sydney in...

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Read about the discographies of musical acts from the 1960s to the present day. Browse this site's review archives or enjoy these random selections:

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Nuggets

Before he became Patti Smith’s lead guitarist, Lenny Kaye compiled...

The Moody Blues Album Reviews

The Moody Blues started their career as an R&B band...

1990s Miscellany

This page collects miscellaneous reviews for 1990s artists who I’ve...
Primal Scream Screamadelica

Elvis Costello Album Reviews

Of all the musicians who emerged in the wake of...

Tears For Fears Album Reviews

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

Porter Robinson Album Reviews

Porter Weston Robinson grew up in Chapel Hill, a town...

I add new blog posts to this website every week. Browse the archives or enjoy these random selections:

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The Definitive Charli XCX Album Ranking

British pop maverick has enjoyed her most successful album release...

Mitski: Albums Ranked from Worst to Best

Japanese-American indie-rock musician Mitski is one of the most interesting...

Lana Del Rey: Albums Ranked from Worst to Best

Elizabeth Woolridge Grant made an immediate impact on popular culture...

I Wish You Wouldn’t Say That by Talking Heads: Great B-Sides

New York’s Talking Heads are one of my favourite bands...
Talking Heads: 77

10 Best Elton John Songs

Sir Elton John is one of pop’s biggest hit machines...

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