Vinyl Relics
Farmer John plows the musical landscape to unearth treasures that time has forgotten. Each Epysode showcases one album that deserves more attention. Epysodes include background information, track analyses, reviews and interviews with band members or anyone else involved with the creation of these great records. I hope you dig them as much as I do. Part of Pantheon Podcasts.
Episodes
October 2, 2025 • 132 mins
EPYSODE 55: "Argus" by Wishbone Ash.
Guest: Wishbone Ash band leader Andy Powell.
Additional commentary by Uncle Herff.
This week we revisit "Argus", the landmark third album by Wishbone Ash. Widely regarded as one of the greatest classic rock albums of all time, it defined the twin-lead guitar sound and blended progressive rock, hard rock, and folk influences into a timeless masterpiece.
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September 25, 2025 • 72 mins
EPYSODE 54: "Troyka" by Troyka.
Guest: Troyka guitarist Robert Edwards.
Additional commentary by Uncle Herff.
This week we dive deep into the self-titled 1970 album "Troyka", a rare Canadian psych-rock masterpiece that blends heavy fuzz, experimental jazz touches, and Eastern European influences. We explore the band’s origins, unique sound, and legacy, with exclusive insights from guitarist Robert Edwards, who shares behind-th...
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September 18, 2025 • 115 mins
EPYSODE 53: "If Only For A Moment" by Blossom Toes.
Guest: Blossom Toes guitarist Jim Cregan.
Additional commentary by Uncle Herff.
This week we dive deep into "If Only For a Moment " (1969), the cult-favorite psychedelic rock masterpiece from Blossom Toes. Joining us is guitarist Jim Cregan, who shares rare, behind-the-scenes stories about the making of the album, the band’s evolution from baroque pop to heavier rock, and how...
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September 11, 2025 • 73 mins
EPYSODE 52: "The Nest" by Jeannie Piersol.
Guests: Jeannie Piersol, Alec Palao.
Additional commentary by: Uncle Herff.
Here we explore the story behind "The Nest", a 2025 release showcasing the mesmerizing recordings of Jeannie Piersol, a once-overlooked voice from the late '60s Bay Area scene. While never released as a full album at the time, these tracks — produced during a brief but creatively rich period, have been careful...
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September 4, 2025 • 121 mins
EPYSODE 51: "Calm Before" by The Rising Storm.
Guests: All 6 original band members.
In this rare and revealing epysode, we dive deep into the 1967 cult classic and one of the most sought-after garage-psych albums of the era. Joined by all six original band members, they reunite to share behind-the-scenes stories from the Phillips Academy dorms where the band began, the DIY spirit that fueled the album’s recording, and how it surp...
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August 28, 2025 • 103 mins
EPYSODE 50: "Axe Victim" by Be-Bop Deluxe.
Guest: Bill Nelson.
This week we revisit "Axe Victim" — the 1974 debut by Be Bop Deluxe that blended glam rock attitude with progressive rock sophistication and established Bill Nelson as one of the era’s most inventive guitarists. Featuring exclusive commentary from Bill Nelson himself, this conversation takes us inside the making of the album, the musical landscape of the mid-’70s, a...
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August 21, 2025 • 93 mins
EPYSODE 49: "Everything But" by The Kitchen Cinq.
Guest: The Kitchen Cinq's Jim Parker.
This week we spin "Everything But" , the lone 1967 full-length by Amarillo’s own The Kitchen Cinq, a band that bridged Texas garage energy with West Coast pop ambitions. Often overlooked yet deeply loved by collectors, the album showcases sharp songwriting, tight harmonies, and a raw edge that set it apart from its era’s polished productions. ...
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August 14, 2025 • 116 mins
EPYSODE 48: "The American Dream" by The American Dream.
Guest: American Dream guitarist Nick Jameson.
Step back to 1970 and discover "The American Dream", the spirited debut from a Philadelphia band that blended rock, folk, and a dash of psychedelia into something wholly their own. In this epysode we revisit this overlooked gem with exclusive commentary from guitarist Nick Jameson, who shares behind-the-scenes stories about th...
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August 7, 2025 • 110 mins
EPYSODE 47: "First Utterance" by Comus.
GUESTS: Roger Wooten, Bobbie Seagroatt (née Bobbie Watson), John Seagroatt.
Prepare to enter the shadowy woods of early ’70s Britain with "First Utterance", the bone-chilling debut from Comus...a band that pushed folk music into terrifying, transcendent new territory. In this epysode we explore the making, meaning, and enduring mystery of this cult classic, featuring exclusive commentary f...
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July 31, 2025 • 103 mins
EPYSODE 46: "Black Monk Time", by The Monks.
Guest: Monk's bassist Eddie Shaw.
This epysode dives deep into "Black Monk Time", the groundbreaking 1966 album by The Monks, with special guest Eddie Shaw, the band’s bassist and author of the memoir also titled "Black Monk Time". Hear firsthand stories about their wild time in Germany, their proto-punk sound, and how five American GI's accidentally created one of the most radical ...
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July 24, 2025 • 125 mins
EPYSODE 45 (pt. 2): "Hollywood Dream" by Thunderclap Newman.
Guest: Mark Wilkerson, author of "Hollywood Dream: The Thunderclap Newman Story".
This is the conclusion of our two part story of this incredible album. You really need to go back and listen to part one first.
Thanks for tuning in, turning on & dropping by Vinyl Relics. I hope you dig "Hollywood Dream" as much as I do.
- Farmer John
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July 17, 2025 • 93 mins
EPYSODE 45 (pt. 1): "Hollywood Dream" by Thunderclap Newman.
Guest: Mark Wilkerson, author of "Hollywood Dream: The Thunderclap Newman Story".
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I thought I was the only Thunderclap Newman fanatic (Thunderhead? Newmanhead??). When I came up with the ingenious idea of interviewing Pete Townshend, my theory was that he was probably so sick of answering the same old questions a...
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July 10, 2025 • 126 mins
EPYSODE 44 (pt. 2): "Back To The Egg" by Wings.
Guest: Wings' guitarist Laurence Juber.
This is the conclusion of our "Back To The Egg" discussion. Go back and listen to part 1 first!!
Thanks for tuning in, turning on & dropping by Vinyl Relics. I hope you dig this album as much as I do.
-Farmer John
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July 3, 2025 • 82 mins
EPYSODE 44 (pt. 1): "Back To The Egg" by Wings.
Guest: Wings' guitarist Laurence Juber.
Rules are meant to be broken. I couldn't help myself. I know I said that I would be discussing "under-the-radar" types of albums on this show. So why am I featuring an album that sold 4 million copies, won a grammy, and whose bandleader just so happens to be Sir Paul McCartney?!? 'Cuz I love this one!! Many critics (and some fans) have a d...
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June 26, 2025 • 157 mins
EPYSODE 43: "Turn On The Music Machine" by The Music Machine.
Guest: Music Machine guitarist Mark Landon.
This week, step into the dark, fuzz-drenched grooves of "Turn On The Music Machine", the 1966 debut album from proto-punk pioneers The Music Machine. Known for their all-black attire and snarling, hypnotic sound, The Music Machine helped define the garage rock era with hits like “Talk Talk” and “The People In Me.”
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June 19, 2025 • 100 mins
EPYSODE 42: "Before The Dream Faded" by The Misunderstood.
Guest: Misunderstood lead singer Rick Brown.
This week we turn the spotlight on one of the most tragically overlooked albums of the psychedelic era... "Before the Dream Faded" by The Misunderstood.
Formed in Riverside, California and exiled to London in the mid-'60s, The Misunderstood fused American garage rock with British psychedelia, creating a sound that was years ah...
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June 12, 2025 • 75 mins
EPYSODE 41: "In The Beginning" by Genesis.
Guest: Genesis bassist "Foxy" Fred Rivera.
This week we dig into one of the great overlooked curiosities of late-‘60s American rock: "In the Beginning" by the Los Angeles-based Genesis — not the British prog giants, but a raw, garage-psych outfit that burned bright and fast in 1968.
With its blend of fuzzed-out guitars, moody organ lines, and Sunset Strip attitude, this epysode uncove...
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June 5, 2025 • 65 mins
Epysode 40: "Bored Civilians" by Keith Cross & Peter Ross.
Join me as I unearth a hidden gem from the early '70s — "Bored Civilians" by Keith Cross & Peter Ross. A one-off collaboration between two underground talents, this hauntingly beautiful album blends British folk, progressive rock, and melancholy songwriting in ways that still resonate today.
We explore the unique alchemy between Cross’s intricate guitar work and Ross’s...
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May 29, 2025 • 125 mins
EPYSODE 39: "Here Are The Sonics!!!" by The Sonics.
Guests: Sonics drummer Bob Bennett and filmmaker Jordan Albertsen.
NOTE: Sadly, I was not aware that my guest Bob Bennett had passed until this epysode was released. Bob's drumming was ferocious, and a key to the Sonics' sound. He shared some great stories and I really enjoyed our discussion. This represents likely the last interview he gave about his time with this amazing...
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May 22, 2025 • 74 mins
Epysode 38: "The Wham Of That Memphis Man!" by Lonnie Mack.
Time to get raw as we dive into the reverb-soaked world of Lonnie Mack’s 1963 debut album, "The Wham of that Memphis Man!" A trailblazing blend of rock, blues, country, and soul, this record helped shape the sound of electric guitar in the decades to follow. From the iconic instrumental “Wham!” to Mack’s soulful vocals on tracks like “Where There’s a Will”, this epysode e...
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