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Vinyl Relics

Vinyl Relicsis 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 byFarmer 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

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78:50

1976’s Changin’ Times: Ike White’s Soulful...

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2026/10/01

EPYSODE 91: Changin' Times by Ike White.Guest: Producer Jerry Goldstein. Additional commentary by The Psychedelic Wizard, Uncle Herff. This week we explore the incredible true story behindChangin’ Times, the remarkable 1976 album by the mysterious and immensely talented Ike White. Recorded while White was incarcerated in prison, the album blends soulful grooves, funk, rock and a pinch of jazz coupled with deeply personal songwriting into a record unlike anything else of its era. Despite its

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1978’s Fine Anyway: Rogér Fakhr’s Lost Folk Rock...

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2026/09/17

EPYSODE 90: Fine Anyway by Rogér Fakhr.Guests: Rogér Fakhr, Habibi Funk label co-owner Jannis Stürtz. Additional commentary by The Psychedelic Wizard, Uncle Herff. This week we uncover the remarkable story behindFine Anyway, the long-lost album by Lebanese singer-songwriter Rogér Fakhr that quietly disappeared for decades before finally finding the audience it always deserved. Originally recorded in the late 1970s during a turbulent period in Lebanon’s history, the album blends warm folk rock,

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78:43

1969’s Gandalf: A Psychedelic Dream Lost in Time

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2026/09/03

EPYSODE 89: Gandalf by Gandalf.Guest: Guitarist/vocalist Peter Sando. Additional commentary by The Psychedelic Wizard, Uncle Herff. This week we step into the dreamlike world ofGandalf, the enigmatic 1969 self-titled album that quietly vanished upon release only to emerge decades later as a revered psychedelic cult classic. We explore the album’s atmospheric and melancholic beauty and its ethereal blend of psych-pop, folk rock, and studio experimentation. We also uncover the strange story

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97:06

1970’s Present From Nancy: Supersister’s Dutch...

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2026/08/20

EPYSODE 88: Present From Nancy by Supersister.Guest: Supersister bandleader Robert Jan Stips. Additional commentary by The Psychedelic Wizard, Uncle Herff. This week we step into the adventurous world of Dutch progressive rock as we explorePresent From Nancy, the remarkable 1970 debut album by Supersister. Blending Canterbury-inspired experimentation, jazz-infused musicianship, quirky humour, and dazzling instrumental interplay, the album stands as one of the most imaginative and overlooked

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2026’s Where Did the Sunshine Go: The Glass Cage’s...

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2026/06/11

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 2026. Featuring raw fuzz guitar, cool vocal harmonies, and the vibrant energy of

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95:24

1970’s It’s All Meat: The Lost Canadian Self-Titled...

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2026/06/04

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 underground rock. The fuzzy guitar riffs and pounding rhythms capture a band experimenting

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79:46

1971’s Guts: Jodo’s British Hard Rock Obscurity

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2026/05/28

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 has become a cult favorite among collectors, celebrated for its ferocious guitar work,

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113:31

1969’s Crimson & Clover: Tommy James and The...

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2026/05/21

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 the band reinvented themselves at the height of the psychedelic era. Best of all, this epysode

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83:21

1974’s Lane Changer: Michael Fennelly’s Hidden...

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2026/05/14

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, grounded sound blending West Coast sensibilities with the polish of early AOR. With sharp

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71:41

1970’s Crabby Appleton: The Hit Album That...

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2026/05/07

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 of this band. Anchored by the hit single “Go Back,” Crabby Appleton had all the

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90:49

1968’s Begin: The Millennium's Psychedelic Pop...

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2026/04/30

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 harmonies, orchestral flourishes, and groundbreaking production, Begin was designed to be

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61:54

1975's Armageddon: The Essential Progressive Hard...

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2026/04/23

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 captivated collectors and prog-rock enthusiasts for decades. Featuring dynamic guitar

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82:44

1972's Speech: Steamhammer's Incredible Swan Song

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2026/04/16

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 how he achieved that unique sound never before heard. And get a load of this:

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63:07

1970's Daughter of Time: Colosseum's Proggy Jazz-Rock...

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2026/04/09

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 from bassist Louis Cennamo, we explore the tracks and the story behind this tremendous

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112:44

1969's Renaissance: The Groundbreaking British...

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2026/04/02

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 remains unique in the late 60s British rock scene. With their melodic arrangements, this

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90:08

1966's Roger the Engineer: The Yardbirds' Bridge from...

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2026/03/26

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 mid-60s London. In a year that featured a long list of incredible albums, we

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61:28

1964's Tobacco Road: The Raw British Invasion R&B...

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2026/03/19

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 American blues rock. This week, we dig into how “Tobacco Road” became a defining British

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123:50

1978's Are You Serious?: The Hidden 70s Power Pop...

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2026/03/12

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 behind this Memphis-born gem: the jangling guitars, the smart lyrics, and the Big

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1971's Shanti: East Meets West Psychedelia

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2026/03/05

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, its musical philosophy, and the creative environment that shaped the record

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45:00

1968's The Travel Agency: The Album Psych Fans Argue...

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2026/02/26

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 a bit of a cult-classic for some, while others dismiss it as nothing more

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