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
November 27, 2025 • 86 mins
EPYSODE 63: "Six Ways To The Ace" by As Sheriff.
Guests: As Sheriff band members Reid Hudson and Andy Godon, Supreme Echo record label owner Jason Flower.
Additional commentary by Uncle Herff.
This week we dig deep into the hazy archives of Canada’s late-60s underground with "Six Ways to the Ace", a new release from Supreme Echo featuring the long-lost recordings of As Sheriff. Emerging from the Victoria/Vancouver scene, As Sh...
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November 20, 2025 • 79 mins
EPYSODE 62: "Crazy Horse Roads" by Stained Glass.
Guest: Stained Glass drummer Dennis Carrasco.
Additional commentary by Uncle Herff.
This week we trace the winding, electric path of Stained Glass through their powerful and often-overlooked 1970 album "Crazy Horse Roads", a burst of psychedelic energy from a band caught in the shifting tides of the West Coast scene.
With exclusive commentary from original drummer Dennis Carra...
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November 13, 2025 • 72 mins
EPYSODE 61: "MU" by MU.
Guest: Merrell Fankhauser.
Additional commentary by Uncle Herff.
This week we journey into the cosmic unknown with "MU" , the cult 1971 debut album from Merrell Fankhauser’s post-H.M.S. Bounty band, formed with ex-Captain Beefheart guitarist Jeff Cotton (aka Antennae Jimmy Semens).
With exclusive commentary from Merrell himself, we uncover the origins of the band’s name (a nod to the mythical lost cont...
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November 6, 2025 • 60 mins
EPYSODE 60: "Things!" by Merrell Fankhauser & H.M.S. Bounty.
Guest: Merrell Fankhauser.
Additional commentary by Uncle Herff.
This week we resurrect one of the most intriguing and overlooked gems of the psychedelic era: "Things!", the lone LP by Merrell Fankhauser and H.M.S. Bounty.
With exclusive commentary from Merrell himself, we journey through the album’s sun-soaked melodies, acid-drenched lyrics, and fuzzed-out textures...
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October 30, 2025 • 110 mins
EPYSODE 59: "Kongos" by John Kongos.
Guest: John Kongos.
Additional commentary by Uncle Herff.
This week we drop the needle on "Kongos", the 1972 cult-favourite album that fused glam rock, African rhythms, early sampling, and psychedelic textures long before such mashups became the norm.
With exclusive commentary from John Kongos, we explore the bold studio experimentation behind tracks like “He’s Gonna Step on You Again”, a...
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October 23, 2025 • 116 mins
EPYSODE 58: "Willie Nile", by Willie Nile.
Guest: Willie Nile.
Additional commentary by Uncle Herff.
This week we spotlight the electric, poetic debut of Willie Nile, whose 1980 self-titled album emerged straight from the streets of New York’s post-punk underground and instantly drew comparisons to Dylan, Springsteen, and Lou Reed.
With exclusive commentary from Willie himself, we revisit the making of this cult classic, reco...
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October 16, 2025 • 83 mins
EPYSODE 57: "Quill" by Quill.
Guest: Quill band member Phil Thayer.
Additional commentary from Uncle Herff.
This week we spin the self-titled 1970 debut album by Quill, the Boston-based psychedelic rock band best known for opening day 2 of Woodstock and then seemingly vanishing into the mist of rock history.
Featuring exclusive commentary from Phil Thayer, Quill's multi-instrumentalist, we dive into the stories behind the ban...
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October 9, 2025 • 101 mins
EPYSODE 56: "The New Hovering Dog" by B.J. Cole.
Guest: B.J. Cole.
Additional commentary by my twin brother Maurice.
This week we explore the adventurous 1972 solo album from legendary pedal steel guitarist BJ Cole. Known for his groundbreaking work with artists like Elton John, David Gilmour, and John Cale, he fused progressive rock, country, and experimental textures into one of the most unique records of the early ’70s.
Wi...
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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.
With exclusive commentary from guitar...
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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".
If you can't beat 'em...ask 'em to be on your show.
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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