Vinyl Relics

Vinyl Relics

Vinyl Relics is a storytelling-driven music podcast dedicated to uncovering the forgotten, overlooked, and unfairly ignored albums hiding in the corners of rock, psych, folk, and beyond. Each “Epysode” spotlights a single record - often a lost gem or cult favourite, and dives deep into its creation. Hosted by Farmer John, the show blends rich historical research with track-by-track commentary, personal reflections, and interviews with artists, producers, and the people who helped shape the music. The result is an immersive journey into albums that deserve a second listen...or a first discovery. Whether you’re a lifelong crate-digger, a lover of music history, or simply someone who enjoys hearing the stories behind great records, Vinyl Relics offers a fresh way to explore the past one album at a time. Tune in, turn on & drop by to discover music that time has forgotten.

Episodes

June 11, 2026 119 mins
EPYSODE 87: Where Did The Sunshine Go by The Glass Cage. Guests: Norm Roth, Marcus Pollard and Jason Flower. Additional commentary by my twin brother Maurice. This week we explore Where Did the Sunshine Go, a long-lost psychedelic and garage rock recording by The Glass Cage. Originally recorded in 1968, the songs sat unheard for decades, surviving only on rare acetates until their recent rediscovery and reissue in 20...
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EPYSODE 86: It's All Meat by It's All Meat. Guests: Band members Jed MacKay and Rick McKim. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. This week we spin the self-titled debut from It’s All Meat, a 1970 release that blends heavy psychedelic rock with raw garage energy. Recorded in Canada and largely forgotten until collectors unearthed it decades later, the album is a thunderous one-off statement of early ’70s under...
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EPYSODE 85: Guts by Jodo. Guest: Jodo guitarist Rod Alexander. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. This week we dive into Guts, the explosive and overlooked debut from British hard-rock band Jodo. Recorded in 1971, Guts blends blues-infused riffs, dual-lead vocals, and a raw energy that sits somewhere between early heavy rock and proto-metal. Though Jodo never achieved commercial success, their sole LP h...
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EPYSODE 84: Crimson & Clover by Tommy James & The Shondells. Guest: Tommy James. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. This week we step into the psychedelic swirl of 1969 as we explore Crimson & Clover, the groundbreaking album by Tommy James & The Shondells that pushed far beyond pop hits and into bold sonic experimentation. From the hypnotic title track to adventurous deep cuts, we uncover how...
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EPYSODE 83: Lane Changer by Michael Fennelly. Guest: Michael Fennelly. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. This week it's our final stop on our "Fennelly Fest" as we turn our attention to Lane Changer, the underappreciated solo LP from Michael Fennelly. Moving beyond the lush studio experimentation of The Millennium and the punchy pop-rock of Crabby Appleton, Fennelly steps into a more personal, grou...
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EPYSODE 82: Crabby Appleton by Crabby Appleton. Guest: Michael Fennelly. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. This week we spin the self-titled debut from Crabby Appleton, a record that fused pop instincts with a tougher, guitar-driven edge. Featuring exclusive commentary from Michael Fennelly, we trace the band’s evolution from the more pop ambitions he mined while with The Millennium to the leaner rock sound...
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EPYSODE 81: Begin by The Millennium. Guest: Michael Fennelly. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. This week we dive into Begin (1968) by The Millennium, a breathtaking studio creation that pushed pop music to its limits and then quietly disappeared. Featuring exclusive commentary from band member Michael Fennelly, we uncover the story behind one of the most ambitious albums of its time. With its layered ...
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EPYSODE 80: Armageddon by Armageddon. Guest: Louis Cennamo. Additional commentary by the Psychedelic Wizard Uncle Herff. This week we explore the explosive sound of 1975's Armageddon, the self-titled debut and only album by the British progressive hard rock band Armageddon. This album fuses progressive rock, hard rock, and psychedelic textures, delivering a powerful and intricate listening experience that has ca...
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EPYSODE 79: Speech by Steamhammer. Guest: Louis Cennamo. Additional commentary by the Psychedelic Wizard, Uncle Herff. This week we delve into 1972's Speech, the final album by Steamhammer. A masterful blend of blues-rock, progressive textures, and psychedelic experimentation. Speech showcases the band at a creative peak during an adventurous time in British rock. With help from bassist Louis Cennamo, we learn...
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EPYSODE 78: Daughter Of Time by Colosseum. Guest: Louis Cennamo. Additional commentary by the Psychedelic Wizard, Uncle Herff. Step into the innovative soundscape of 1970's Daughter of Time, by Colosseum. Known for its seamless fusion of progressive rock, jazz improvisation, and psychedelic textures, this album showcases the band at the height of their creative powers. Complex arrangements galore! With help fro...
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Epysode 77: Renaissance, by Renaissance. Guest: Renaissance bassist Louis Cennamo. Additional commentary by the Psychedelic Wizard, Uncle Herff. This week we step into the mesmerizing world of 1969's Renaissance, the debut album from the pioneering British band Renaissance. Far ahead of its time, this record blends progressive rock, psychedelic textures, and classical influences to create a soundscape that...
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Epysode 76: Roger The Engineer by The Yardbirds. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. Step into the groundbreaking world of the album most commonly referred to as Roger the Engineer. Often overshadowed by the band’s popular hits, this record is a masterclass in British blues-rock, garage energy, and early psychedelia. Featuring the electrifying guitar work of Jeff Beck, this album captures the creative explosion of...
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Epysode 75: Tobacco Road by The Nashville Teens. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. In 1964, at the height of the British Invasion, one of the rawest and most hard-driving R&B records to cross the Atlantic was “Tobacco Road” by The Nashville Teens. Gritty, blues-soaked, and powered by explosive vocals, this UK hit stood apart from the jangling pop dominating the charts and delivered a ferocious take on Americ...
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EPYSODE 74: Are You Serious? by Van Duren. Guest: Van Duren. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. In 1978, while punk was exploding and disco ruled the charts, a razor-sharp pop record quietly slipped through the cracks. Are You Serious? should have been a defining album of the late ’70s. Instead, it became a cult favourite whispered about by collectors and power pop devotees. This week, we dig into the story beh...
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EPYSODE 73: Shanti, by Shanti. Guest: Shanti guitarist Neil Seidel. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. This week we explore Shanti, the self-titled 1971 album that stands as one of the great crossroads records of the West Coast counterculture. While other bands dipped their toes into Eastern music, Shanti went all-in. Guitarist Neil Seidel joins us with exclusive commentary, reflecting on the band’s formation, it...
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Epysode 72: The Travel Agency by The Travel Agency. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. This week we explore the self-titled album by The Travel Agency, a quietly adventurous record that drifted through the late-’60s underground and never quite found its audience. Blending folk-rock and studio psychedelia, the album feels like a band's debut record where they are trying to find their feet. Over the years, it's become...
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EPYSODE 71: Story by Honeybus. Guest: Honeybus guitarist Colin Hare. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. This week we drop the needle on Story, the lone and luminous album from Honeybus, a band forever linked to one perfect song, yet capable of so much more. Blending baroque pop, pastoral psychedelia, and late-’60s studio ambition, Story captures a moment when British pop was quietly shifting gears. Guit...
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EPYSODE 70: Black Kangaroo by Peter Kaukonen. Guest: Peter Kaukonen. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. This week we dive deep into Black Kangaroo, the cult-classic album by Peter Kaukonen. This epysode features exclusive commentary from Peter himself, as he reflects on the album’s creation, the musical influences behind it, and the stories woven into its tracks. From the recording process to the legac...
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EPYSODE 69: Fields by Fields. Guest: Richard Fortune (aka Richard Fortunato). Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. This week we drop the needle on the criminally overlooked, self-titled debut album from California psych-rock band Fields. Blending fuzz-drenched guitars with a West Coast vibe, Fields (1969) remains a rare and coveted LP among collectors, yet few know the story behind its creation. Join us as we expl...
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EPYSODE 68: Swaddling Songs by Mellow Candle. Guest: Mellow Candle's Alison O'Donnell. Additional commentary by my twin brother Maurice. This week we drop the needle on a true cult classic. Released in 1972 and largely overlooked in its time, this singular album has since become a holy grail of progressive folk-rock, revered for its mysticism and haunting beauty. Led by the spellbinding voices of Clodagh Simonds and Alison W...
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