On Paleo Sol, renowned pedal steel player and guitarist Barry Walker Jr. crafts a mesmerizing fusion of country, folk, and ambient traditions. Joined by drummer Rob Smith (Rhytion, Pigeons) and bassist Jason Willmon (Fruited Planes, Mouth Painter), Walker draws from his deep roots in Americana to create music that evokes the vast landscapes of the American West and a profound sense of time’s passage.

This album stands out for its serene, graceful instrumentals that blend finger-picked guitar, lush pedal steel, and subtle rhythms into tranquil sonic landscapes. Inspired by a period of significant personal transformation, Paleo Sol offers a peaceful and immersive listening experience, brought to life by the trio’s exceptional interplay and intention with every gesture.

• Format: Vinyl
• Label: Thrill Jockey
• Genre: Folk, World, & Country
• Release Date: 01/30/2026
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TRACKS

A1. Quiessence
A2. Son, Don't Brighten The Bear Creek Rhyolite
A3. Leaving Lower, Big Basin
A4. A Trip Into Town
B1. Under Leaf Hill
B2. Peridot, Call Me
B3. Sentient Lithosphere
B4. Aether Ore