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Duster

Duster is an American band that carved a distinctive niche in the late 1990s and early 2000s with their lo-fi, slowcore, and space rock blend. The band initially consisted of multi-instrumentalists Clay Parton and Dove Amber, along with drummer Jason Albertini. They emerged from the San Jose, California indie scene with their critically acclaimed debut album, "Stratosphere" in 1998, followed by the "1975" EP in 1999, which helped cement their status as underground music cult heroes. Their sound, characterized by hushed vocals, atmospheric textures, and an effortlessly languid tempo, garnered a dedicated following, despite—or perhaps because of—their disinterest in mainstream polish and promotion.

After their second studio album, "Contemporary Movement" in 2000, Duster went on an extended hiatus, leaving a legacy of influence out of proportion to their relatively sparse output. They were embraced by a new generation through online music platforms, culminating in the comprehensive compilation "Capsule Losing Contact" in 2019, which brought their earlier work back to the forefront. The same year saw the self-titled album, "Duster," their first in nearly two decades, offering fresh material that retained the signature elements of their vintage sound. Tracks like "What You're Doing to Me" and releases like "Moods, Modes" and "Remote Echoes" continue to deepen their enigmatic presence in the indie music scene, connecting old fans and new listeners through their enduring, otherworldly ethos.

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