 In 2001, Dexter finally resurfaced with a new solo album, "Chased By Martians", followed by "Blues That Defy My Soul" in 2004.Around this time, Dexter's influence was beginning to surface in interviews with artists like Neko Case, Cat Power and Jack White.Dexter has described his reaction to this influence as like being "locked away in a Gothic castle for many years" and "living in such isolation that I haven't even noticed."