Escape Velocity (Ad Astra) - Standard Digital Archive

Official Engine Room Records Digital Archive

The undisputed Magnum Opus of the Freedom Era. Originally dominating the B-Side of The Warehouse Tapes, this 15-minute progressive rock suite finally gets the standalone feature presentation it deserves.

This 5-track EP captures the band's complete narrative escape. It features the sprawling, four-movement "Ad Astra" suite, the highly coveted radio edit that conquered the charts, and the legendary 1992 "Atmosphere" warehouse demo. It also introduces "No Hidden Gravity," a massive, booming arena-rock anthem fiercely dedicated to the unbreakable power of platonic bonds—proving The Stardust Engine can subvert the era's tropes while delivering its heaviest sound yet.

OFFICIAL TRACKLISTING

1. Escape Velocity (Ad Astra) [Full Suite] – 15:33
2. Escape Velocity (Ad Astra) (Radio Edit) – 5:09
3. Atmosphere (1992 Demo) – 5:01
4. The Fortress – 3:19
5. No Hidden Gravity – 5:22

THE STANDARD PAYLOAD

• Universal Audio: High-Fidelity MP3 (V0) and OGG (Q9) formats for all 5 tracks.
• The Master Booklet: A comprehensive digital Markdown (.md) booklet featuring complete lyrics, the Ghent neighborhood origins of "No Hidden Gravity," and deep-lore archivist notes.
• Gallery Art: High-resolution, 4K upscaled digital cover art featuring the glowing cosmic monolith.
• Delivery: Packaged in a standard, easily extractable .zip file.

⚠ ARCHIVIST & META NOTE:

In-Universe: The Stardust Engine is a fictional band operating within the narrative universe of RaggieSoft.
Real-World: This is a brand new digital audio release (Original Release Year: 2026). The underlying narrative, lyrics, and character personas are original creations by Michael P. Ragsdale. The accompanying music is co-produced using Suno AI and packed for direct-to-fan distribution.