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's impact began to be felt through interviews with artists such as Neko Case, Cat Power, and Jack White around the time he released his albums "Chased By Martians" in 2001 and "Blues That Defy My Soul" in 2004.