In 1998, shortly after the release of Stratosphere, the band released a 7" titled 'Apex, Trance-Like' on SLR, a small label based out of Miami, Florida at the time. The 7" featured 2 unreleased tracks, 'Four Hours' and 'Light Years'. Shortly after the release of the Duster 7", SLR moved to another city and changed their label name to Skylab Operations.
In addition to the Up Records releases above, Up also released the 'Transmission, Flux" 7" and the '1975' EP.
The band also made a release 'Hier Kommt Der Schwartze Mond', for Marc Bianchi (of Her Space Holiday)'s record label, under the moniker 'Valium Aggelein'. This long out of print record is to receive an electronic re-release, through free download from 'The Static Cult Label', in 2008.
According to the Up Records website: "Duster are currently working together on new songs and planning to record soon, and their line-up has recently expanded to include friends Krag and Ross, who play guitar and bass."
Jason and Dove work together in a band called 'Helvetia', Clay is working on a project called 'Eiafuawn' (Everything Is All Fucked Up And What Not), and has released a CD on 'The Static Cult Label', titled 'Birds in the Ground'. Sweden's 'Pillowscars' label is to release a 12" version in 2008.
according to http://thestaticcult.com/duster/update.html, there is apparently a release called 'On The Dodge', indicated by this link to an mp3 excerpt:
"Meow Meow excerpt (1.05MB mp3)
From 'On the Dodge', I don't remember the real title. Keyboard, drums, guitars. Recorded on cassette four track inside the van we were living in."
On April 13, 2018, Duster posted via their Instagram page that they are “recording a little bit”. Later it was announced that the band's discography would be reissued as the boxset Capsule Losing Contact through The Numero Group, which was released in March 22, 2019. On July 4th, 2019, the band released their first standalone single in almost 20 years "Interstellar Tunnel".
The album Contemporary Movement was re-released on cassette Marts 4th 2022 https://imusic.dk/music/0825764608794/duster-2022-contemporary-movement-kassette and the new album "Together", was released digitally April 1st, 2022 and on vinyl and cassette 23rd of September 2022
Travelogue
Duster Lyrics
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Sorting dreams of truth
Friends, should I, or should I not?
Scheme forward on this beaten path
Sit and play
Framing days
Thoughts and games
With a long cold look
The verse "Go forth sorting dreams of truth, Friends, should I, or should I not, Scheme forward on this beaten path" from Duster's song "Travelogue" speaks to the idea of making difficult decisions in life. The singer is pondering the possibility of following their dreams and leaving behind everything that they know, represented symbolically by the idea of sorting dreams of truth. They question if they should take a risk and go after what they truly desire or if they should stay on their current path. However, no matter what decision they ultimately make, they know that they will continue on this beaten path in some way, shape, or form.
The verse "Sit and play, Framing days, Thoughts and games, Slipping through the ranks, With a long cold look" could be interpreted in different ways, but it seems to represent taking a break from the chaos of life to reflect and analyze the world around us. Sitting down to play could represent taking time to meditate or consider one's thoughts and ideas. "Framing days" may allude to the process of trying to understand the complexity of time and life itself. "Thoughts and games" could represent the never-ending thought process of trying to navigate through the world, with "slipping through the ranks" indicating that life is often unsteady and uncertain. The "long cold look" could be interpreted as a feeling of loneliness or separation from the world around us.
Line by Line Meaning
Go forth
Embark on a journey
Sorting dreams of truth
Sorting and prioritizing truthful aspirations
Friends, should I, or should I not?
Contemplating the necessity of companionship on the journey
Scheme forward on this beaten path
Develop plans to progress despite obstacles on a well-worn route
Sit and play
Take a moment to relax and enjoy leisure activities
Framing days
Making the most of each day by creating structure and purpose
Thoughts and games
Mentally processing experiences and engaging in entertainment
Slipping through the ranks
Navigating through challenges and competition to reach a higher position
With a long cold look
While maintaining a reserved and observant demeanor
Contributed by Eliana O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Izzy Tzatziki
Not only great music, but consistently great album art.
Clump Bartleby
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fanzo
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Kazzz
@Anthony Anthony.. how are your melons holding up a year later?
Anthony
@M D Michael... where are you one year later, hows it going
severalgecko
this song feels like a return train journey. maybe you've been to see old friends, or experienced some major life event far away from home. it always seems to be sunny on a return journey? maybe that's just me. all the passengers, yourself included, with pensive searching thoughts drawn on their faces. the amber light and the long shadows passing rhythmically through the passenger car. it facilitates thought. i never feel like the same person on the journey home; like i've gone through a right of passage.
Reilly Jarrosiak
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A H
nah its overcast af
Luz
amazing comment