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.
- Update frequency
- every 4 days
- Average duration
- 83 minutes
- Episodes
- 56
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Funky Soul Rebel: Ruth Copeland’s Bold I Am What I Am
EPYSODE 33: "I Am What I Am" by Ruth Copeland.
Guest: Ruth Copeland
In this exciting epysode, we dive into the groundbreaking 1972 album "I Am What I Am" by Ruth Copeland. Known for her unique blen…
01:38:06 |
Thu 17 Apr 2025
Heartfelt Storytelling and Melancholy: Ron Davies’ Silent Song Through the Land
Epysode 32: "Silent Song Through The Land" by Ron Davies.
Ron Davies' 1970 album "Silent Song Through the Land" is a stunning blend of folk and rock that showcases his incredible storytelling. Kno…
01:22:37 |
Thu 10 Apr 2025
Psychedelic Funk Fusion: Bullangus’ Vibrant Self-Titled Debut
EPYSODE 31: "BullAngus" by BullAngus.
Guest: BullAngus bandleader Larry LaFalce
Hard blues-rock at its finest! This week we dive into BullAngus' 1971 self-titled album, a raw and heavy classic roc…
01:21:43 |
Thu 03 Apr 2025
Blues Meets Funk: Johnny Jenkins’ Electrifying Ton-Ton Macoute
Epysode 30: "Ton Ton Macoute!" by Johnny Jenkins.
In this epysode we explore the electrifying 1970 album "Ton Ton Macoute!" by legendary guitarist Johnny Jenkins. This album is a powerful blend of b…
01:07:21 |
Thu 27 Mar 2025
Raw Energy and Rock ’n’ Roll Spirit: The Flamin’ Groovies’ Teenage Head
EPYSODE 29: "Teenage Head" by The Flamin' Groovies.
Guest: Bandleader Cyril Jordan
This week we get down 'n' dirty with "Teenage Head" by The Flamin' Groovies, a pivotal album that helped define th…
02:00:18 |
Thu 20 Mar 2025
One-Man Beatles: Emitt Rhodes’ Brilliant Self-Titled DIY Pop Masterpiece
Epysode 28 "Emitt Rhodes" by Emitt Rhodes.
This week we dive head first into the 1971 self-titled album by Emitt Rhodes, an often-overlooked masterpiece of the singer-songwriter era. Known for its l…
01:05:33 |
Thu 13 Mar 2025
Occult Vibes and Fuzzy Riffs: Zior’s Wild Self-Titled Debut
EPYSODE 27: “Zior” by Zior.
Guest: Zior bandleader Keith Bonsor
Bands like Alice Cooper weren't the only ones shock-rocking their audiences back in the day. Zior were applying a similar theatrical…
01:15:36 |
Thu 06 Mar 2025
Electric Blues Ground Zero: Howlin’ Wolf’s Iconic Moanin’ in the Moonlight
Epysode 26: "Moanin' In The Moonlight" by Howlin' Wolf.
Here we take an in-depth look at Howlin' Wolf's seminal album "Moanin' in the Moonlight", a record that defined the sound of Chicago blues and…
01:19:19 |
Thu 27 Feb 2025
British Blues with Bite: Killing Floor’s Hard-Hitting Self-Titled Debut
EPYSODE 25: "Killing Floor" by Killing Floor.
Guest: Killing Floor's Mick Clarke.
Let's dive into the heavy, blues-infused sound of "Killing Floor" by Killing Floor. Released in 1969, this album bl…
01:29:19 |
Thu 20 Feb 2025
Spiritual Folk and Psychedelic Harmony: Jan & Lorraine’s Gypsy People
Epysode 24: "Gypsy People" by Jan & Lorraine.
Walk with me as we take a deep dive into the mysterious and haunting album "Gypsy People" by Jan & Lorraine. Released in the early '70s, this acid folk …
00:47:19 |
Thu 13 Feb 2025
Hard Rock Heatwave: Buffalo’s Blistering Breakthrough Volcanic Rock
EPYSODE 23: "Volcanic Rock" by Buffalo.
Guest: Buffalo lead singer Dave Tice.
In this epysode, we dive into "Volcanic Rock", the fiery 1973 album by Australian rock legends Buffalo. Known for its r…
01:26:14 |
Thu 06 Feb 2025
Raw Blues Power: Parish Hall’s Gritty, Self-Titled Heavy Rock Gem
Epysode 22: "Parish Hall" by Parish Hall.
Ah yes, the "Power Trio". So many famous ones come to mind...The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Cream, Blue Cheer, Rush...the list goes on and on. But in this epy…
00:37:20 |
Thu 30 Jan 2025
Underrated and Unrelenting: Fairweather’s Beginning from an End
EPYSODE 21: "Beginning From An End" by Fairweather.
Guest: Andy Fairweather-Low.
When you're in a band that has had a string of smash hits, it's not easy to walk away. But that's exactly what Andy …
01:13:10 |
Thu 23 Jan 2025
2024 In Memoriam: Imagining the Ultimate Tribute Fantasy Band
Here’s a special Epysode to tide you over until our next featured album.
Every year Uncle Herff and I create a fantasy band with members who passed away in the most recent calendar year. Sadly, 202…
01:29:17 |
Thu 16 Jan 2025
Unearthed Treasures & Deep Cuts: Vinyl Relics Year One Recap (Epysodes 1–20)
Well, time flies doesn’t it kids? In this special Epysode we do a quick recap of all the 20 albums featured in year one of the Psychedelic Relics - now known as the “Vinyl Relics” podcast.
Thank you…
02:25:43 |
Fri 10 Jan 2025
Heavy, Raw, and Rare: Bent Wind’s Cult Classic Sussex
EPYSODE 20 "Sussex" by Bent Wind.
Guests: Bent Wind band members Marty Roth and Ed Thomas.
*This epysode was released in season 1, when the show was titled "Psychedelic Relics".
When the Beatles h…
01:15:12 |
Fri 10 Jan 2025
Garage Energy Meets Pop Experimentation: The Blues Magoos’ Psychedelic Lollipop
EPYSODE 19: "Psychedelic Lollipop" by The Blues Magoos.
Guest: Blues Magoos singer/guitarist Peppy Castro.
*This epysode was released in season 1, when the show was titled "Psychedelic Relics".
At…
01:32:05 |
Fri 10 Jan 2025
Pastoral Beauty and Quiet Strength: Bridget St. John’s Songs for the Gentle Man
EPYSODE 18: "Songs For The Gentle Man" by Bridget St. John.
Guest: Bridget St. John.
*This epysode was released in season 1, when the show was titled "Psychedelic Relics".
When the most famous DJ …
01:29:05 |
Fri 10 Jan 2025
Lost in the Haze: Henry Schifter’s Elusive Out of Nowhere
EPYSODE 17: "Out Of Nowhere" by Henry Schifter.
Guest: Henry Schifter.
*This epysode was released in season 1, when the show was titled "Psychedelic Relics".
Here we have yet another album by a on…
01:10:43 |
Fri 10 Jan 2025
Resilient and Refined: Moby Grape’s Comeback Album 20 Granite Creek
EPYSODE 16: "20 Granite Creek" by Moby Grape.
Guest: Moby Grape drummer Don Stevenson.
*This epysode was released in season 1, when the show was titled "Psychedelic Relics".
Of all the great 60’s …
01:56:35 |
Fri 10 Jan 2025
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