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
Unrecovery
Duster Lyrics
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But he couldn't get up, so he decided to stay
He was reelin' south bound
With the walls turning 'round
Ready or not, here it comes
The song "Unrecovery" by Duster follows the story of Jack Enmipho, a person who apparently had the potential to accomplish something important but for some reason, he couldn't carry through. The opening lyrics, "Jack Enmipho, had the stuff, but he couldn't get up, so he decided to stay," suggest that Jack had talent, skills, or other exceptional qualities, but he failed to put them to use. He was probably immobilized by his own struggles, which made him feel stuck, helpless, or hopeless. Rather than putting in the effort to overcome his obstacles, Jack gave up and decided to remain in that precarious state.
The lines "He was reelin' south bound, with the walls turning 'round, ready or not, here it comes" depict Jack's descent into a disorienting and chaotic world. The phrase "reelin' south bound" could refer to his aimless journey, heading in a certain direction but without any clear destination. The "walls turning 'round" could symbolize the confusion and disorientation Jack was experiencing, and the phrase "ready or not, here it comes" serves as a warning for impending danger or consequences that he may be facing. Overall, the song conveys a sense of loss and regret for a life that didn't reach its full potential.
Line by Line Meaning
Jack Enmipho, had the stuff
Jack had the potential or capabilities to achieve something great.
But he couldn't get up, so he decided to stay
Jack couldn't muster the motivation or willpower to make something of himself, so he settled for mediocrity.
He was reelin' south bound
Jack was heading towards a direction without a clear sense of purpose or plan.
With the walls turning 'round
Jack felt trapped and lost, with his surroundings making him feel disoriented and confused.
Ready or not, here it comes
Regardless of whether or not Jack was prepared for it, life's challenges and circumstances were coming his way.
Contributed by Addison D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@lucaswilliam719
Love the minimalist use of lyrics and the repetitive melody that accompanies them. Duster really has some of the most beautiful and unique music I can think of.
@Pumpkin2008
My exact thoughts when listening to this song. I listened to a lot of songs inspired by The Caretaker’s Everywhere at the End of Time, so I’ve gotten pretty used to song repetition. (Sorry for rambling on a bit at the end there)
@jackenmipho8141
Clay wrote this in the summer of 96. He’s a good man
@martin34763
are you the real jack enmipho
@Diesell6
This might be the real Jack Enmipho
@lukerogers151
Ready or not, here it comes.
@sebastian4451
it happens with duster that you may think they are good, but then they are great. after that you just keep diving around their songs and found out they are even better. every song is diamond, a beautiful, little and tender diamond. there's no way to express all the emotions that can bloom on my heart and mind while listening to them.
in no attempts to be a first fan, i love duster, and i love you too. <33
@armandobabolo6916
And we love you too 💖
@plowes
all love
@tyrontheconqueror6625
This is so true, as I kept looking into the lyrics of each song off contemporary movement, I began to appreciate the songs I wasn't even big on. They're some of the best song writers imo, they're able to convey a tone and feeling within subtle and vogue lyrics. Each song feels like it has a story, but it can be interpreted many ways.