{"product_id":"king-pelican-with-chris-barfield-vaquero-el-mirage-7-limited-pressing","title":"King Pelican with Chris Barfield - Vaquero + El Mirage (7\" Limited Pressing)","description":"\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-69ee39e8-2a4c-832c-81c0-41aab6f2e0d2-5\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-12\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"346dea5d-e025-4255-bbaf-441f4bbc31aa\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"79\" data-end=\"125\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"79\" data-end=\"90\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e King Pelican with Chris Barfield\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"159\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"137\"\u003eAlbum:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vaquero \/ El Mirage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"203\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"171\"\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Colorado Instrumental Fanzine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"205\" data-end=\"253\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"205\" data-end=\"216\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7” Vinyl (45 RPM, Limited Edition)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"326\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"284\"\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Surf \/ Instrumental \/ Spaghetti Western\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"346\" data-end=\"363\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"346\" data-end=\"361\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"397\"\u003eTwo tracks. Wide open terrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"399\" data-end=\"605\"\u003eVaquero \/ El Mirage feels like a slow ride through heatwaves and horizon lines. This is desert surf at its core. Twang-heavy guitar leads, steady rhythm, and a sense of space that lets every note breathe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"607\" data-end=\"922\"\u003eA standout collaboration between guitarists Chris Barfield and Ernest Hernandez, the record showcases strong, confident songwriting without overplaying its hand. Backed by Darren Kuper on drums and Kris Zebrowski on bass, both tracks carry a laid-back but locked-in groove that gives the whole release its weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"1131\"\u003e“Vaquero” leans into that lone rider energy. Confident, steady, and cinematic. Flip it over and “El Mirage” drifts further out, more atmospheric and reflective, like watching the sun drop behind the flats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1333\"\u003eThere is a clear Spaghetti Western influence running through both sides, but it stays grounded in modern instrumental surf. Clean tones, strong phrasing, and just enough grit to keep it interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1463\"\u003eLimited edition 45 RPM pressing. A strong pickup for collectors and anyone building out the deeper side of surf instrumentals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1487\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1485\"\u003eWhy We Carry It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1655\"\u003eThis is that crossover lane done right. Surf meets western, stripped back and cinematic. Easy recommendation for fans of desert tones and instrumental storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1658\" data-end=\"1796\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1658\" data-end=\"1674\"\u003eFor fans of:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ennio Morricone, The Ventures, Los Straitjackets, desert surf, Spaghetti Western soundtracks, reverb-driven instrumentals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Another Wave Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46481167876295,"sku":null,"price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/6982\/7271\/files\/78.png?v=1777669955","url":"https:\/\/shop.anotherwaverecords.com\/products\/king-pelican-with-chris-barfield-vaquero-el-mirage-7-limited-pressing","provider":"Another Wave Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}