Ongoing Listening
Ongoing Listening reflects what’s currently in rotation at forty4 Audio. This isn’t about what’s new or trending – it’s about what’s being lived with right now. Albums still unfolding, ideas still forming, and listening that’s very much in progress. There’s no rush here, just attention.
Gramatik’s Aequoreus is Where the Current Slows and the Light Reaches...
Aequoreus is an album that moves like water - revealing itself through patience, repetition, and attention to the spaces between sound and silence. Gramatik nailed this one!
Where the Piano Learns to Breathe with David Benoit
A quiet arc of piano, space, and warmth with David Benoit - heard as an evening unfolding, then gently letting go.
Gathered Pieces, Held Together by Time – A Fourplay Masterpiece
An album built from fragments learns how to breathe as one. With time, its sequencing becomes a room you return to, not a statement to finish.
After the Groove Settles, You’ll Want More Aja
This essay sits with Aja as a complete work, tracing how its sequencing, spaces, and transitions shape an emotional arc that only reveals itself over time.
The Sound & Soul of Simon & Garfunkel’s Bridge over Troubled...
How Art Garfunkel’s voice turned reflection into timeless sound with Bridge over Troubled Water - a moment that still stirs the soul.
How Rumours by Fleetwood Mac Was Born From Chaos and Creativity
Fleetwood Mac's Rumours album was shaped by breakups, secrets, and a trash can - hear the chaos behind the clarity.
The Unseen Influence of Pet Sounds by The Beach Boys on...
Discover how Pet Sounds studio techniques shaped modern production and why it remains essential for audiophiles and producers.
Is ‘The Stranger’ Billy Joel’s Best Album?
Let's explore how Billy Joel's 1977 release of 'The Stranger' album became a classic rock milestone and reshaped his musical legacy.
Is ‘Aja’ Steely Dan’s Greatest Studio Album?
Steely Dan's Aja album is the jazz-rock classic that shaped hi-fi culture, explored with rare facts, track insights, and Becker-Fagen brilliance.
Is ‘Accelerator’ FSOL’s Most Influential Album?
Explore FSOL's Accelerator, the 1991 electronic music landmark that shaped ambient techno and IDM with raw, genre-defying energy.
The Legacy of Pink Floyd’s Pulse Live Album
Explore Pink Floyd's Pulse live album with David Gilmour and uncover rare moments, track insights, and its lasting cultural impact.
What Makes Eric Clapton’s Slowhand a Vinyl Must-Have?
Explore why Eric Clapton's Slowhand album remains a classic rock vinyl must-have with timeless tracks and rich musical history.
Boston’s ‘Don’t Look Back’ on Vinyl
The soaring guitar riffs, lush harmonies, and Tom Scholz's meticulous production made Boston's 'Don't Look Back' album an instant classic.
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