Released on August 12, 2003, Songs for Dustmites arrived just a year after Steve Burns’ abrupt and rumor-filled departure from Nickelodeon. Far from a "kiddy" record, the album is a lush work of and alternative rock that earned critical praise from outlets like Pitchfork and PopMatters .
The album features significant contributions from Steven Drozd of The Flaming Lips , who co-wrote and played on several tracks. It was produced by Dave Fridmann, known for his work with legendary bands like MGMT and Weezer. Steve Burns Songs For Dustmites Rar
Listeners often compare its "spacey," experimental sound to The Soft Bulletin -era Flaming Lips or the introspective folk-rock of Beck’s Sea Change . Released on August 12, 2003, Songs for Dustmites