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.

New Music Reviews: Mod Lang and Sun-El Musician

2026,New Music Reviews

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

The Newcastle Song by Bob Hudson

1970s,NZ #1 hits

Every New Zealand #1 single 2 The Newcastle Song by...

Music Quiz: Pick a 1970s Music Artist By Hit

Sporcle

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

New Music Reviews: Mod Lang and Sun-El Musician

2026,New Music Reviews

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

The Newcastle Song by Bob Hudson

1970s,NZ #1 hits

Every New Zealand #1 single 2 The Newcastle Song by...

Music Quiz: Pick a 1970s Music Artist By Hit

Sporcle

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

Music Is My Life: Book Review

Book Reviews

by Myles Tanzer, Illustrated by Ali Mac My two daughters...

10 Best Tears For Fears Songs

1980s,Song Lists,The Ten Best Songs By...

Curt Smith and Roland Orzabal began their recording careers in...

Nuggets II: Pictures of Matchstick Men by The Status Quo

Nuggets II

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

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...

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...

Michael Omartian Album Reviews

1970s

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

Midnight Oil Album Reviews

1970s - Punk and New Wave

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

The Last Dinner Party Album Reviews

2020s

The Last Dinner Party were the breakout UK stars of...

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1990s

Jeff Buckley Album Reviews

2000s

M.I.A. Album Reviews

1970s

Sparks Album Reviews

1980s

Amy Grant Album Reviews

1960s

Richard Harris Album Reviews

1970s – Punk and New Wave

Talking Heads Album Reviews

2010s

Little Simz Album Reviews

2000s,Index

2000s Album Reviews

2020s

Billie Eilish Album Reviews

1970s

Paul Simon Album Reviews

The Replacements Sorry Ma, Forgot To Take Out The Trash

1980s,Album Rankings

The Replacements Albums: Ranked from Worst to Best

1970s,Album Rankings,favourite five,music

Van Morrison: Five Best Albums

1980s,Album Rankings

New Order Albums: Ranked from Worst to Best

2000s,2010s,2020s,Album Rankings

Vampire Weekend’s Albums Ranked

1970s,Album Rankings

Sex Pistols: Albums Ranked from Worst to Best

1970s,1980s,Album Rankings

Dire Straits Albums: Ranked from Worst to Best

1990s,Album Rankings

Red House Painters Albums: Ranked from Worst to Best

1980s,Album Rankings

The Go-Betweens: Albums Ranked from Worst To Best

1980s,1990s,Album Rankings

Heavenly Pop Hits—The Chills Albums Ranked

1970s,1980s,Album Rankings

Billy Joel Albums: Ranked from Worst to Best

1960s,1970s,Song Lists,The Ten Best Songs By…

10 Best Neil Diamond Songs

Miscellany,Song Lists

10 Best Bangles Songs

1960s,Index

1960s Album Reviews

Stevie Wonder Fulfillingness First Finale

1970s,Index

1970s Album Reviews

1970s – Punk and New Wave

Punk and New Wave Reviews

1980s,Index

1980s Album Reviews

1990s,Index

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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.