In 2019 Duster started playing shows and recording again. During this time Jason started writing what would become This Devastating Map. Released at the beginning of August last year, Post-Trash called it ‘a constantly shifting project that takes experimental lo-fi into brilliantly colored psych directions with a concise glow.’ Then the pandemic took hold. With normal life at a standstill and unable to hang with his bandmates, Jason focused his energy on his daughter’s homeschooling schedule, and recording. He focused on finishing one song a day and was soon honing in on a brand new album. “Essential Aliens” takes all the elements of the Helveti.
TRACK LISTING
Side 1
1. Not So Infinite Life Of Weird (2:25)
2. Crooks Go In The Ground (2:06)
3. New Mess (2:10)
4. Jumper (1:42)
5. Claw (2:57)
6. That Strange Pull (1:05)
7. Rock On The Ramp (4:20)
Side 2
1. Star Hinged Trap (2:18)
2. Caroline Stays/The Al Snatch (2:27)
3. Why Am I Missing (2:07)
4. The Echo Creek (2:36)
5. Does It Go Backwards (2:21)
6. Better Get Gifted (2:12)
7. Skit 8 (2:15)