Duster is an American indie rock band known for their unique blend of lo-fi, shoegaze, and space rock. Their debut album, Stratosphere, was released in 1998 and has since become a cult classic. In 2019, a limited edition green vinyl pressing of Stratosphere was released, further cementing the album's status as a beloved classic of the indie rock genre.
Track List:
Side A:
- "Heading for the Door" – 4:35
- "The Landing" – 2:13
- "Echo, Bravo" – 2:42
- "Stars Will Fall" – 3:06
- "Stratosphere" – 5:30
Side B:
- "Topical Solution" – 5:50
- "Docking the Pod" – 3:13
- "The Queen of Hearts" – 4:50
- "Two Way Radio" – 4:08
Stratosphere was recorded in a home studio in San Jose, California, with the band's core lineup of Clay Parton, Dove Amber, and Jason Albertini handling all of the instrumentation and production. The album's sound is characterized by its atmospheric guitar textures, understated vocals, and dreamy, spacey ambience. The band's penchant for lo-fi production gives the album a warm, intimate quality that makes it feel like a lost gem from another era.
Upon its release, Stratosphere received critical acclaim and quickly gained a devoted following among indie rock fans. The album's influence can be heard in the work of numerous contemporary artists, including Beach House, Deerhunter, and Tame Impala. The limited edition green vinyl pressing of Stratosphere was released by Numero Group in 2019 and quickly sold
