Together

Released as a surprise in 2022, Together marks a significant continuation of Duster's late-career renaissance following their 2019 self-titled comeback. Recorded primarily by the core duo of Clay Parton and Canaan Dove Amber, the album maintains the signature 'space-rock' aesthetic they pioneered in the late 90s while leaning into a slightly more melodic, albeit still deeply submerged, indie rock sensibility. The production is quintessentially lo-fi, characterized by heavy tape saturation and a murky frequency response that favors the low-mids. Critical reception highlighted the band's ability to maintain their cult-classic sound without it feeling like a parody, noting that tracks like 'Feel No Joy' and 'Making Room' expand their sonic palette with slightly more structured arrangements. It stands as a testament to the enduring influence of the slowcore genre, which saw a massive resurgence in the early 2020s partly due to the band's viral popularity on social media platforms.