Vinyl Relics: Begin by The Millennium
Explore Michael Fennelly’s story and The Millennium’s Begin, the acclaimed 1968 sunshine-psych classic that became a cult favorite despite its commercial failure.
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Vinyl Relics: Crimson & Clover by Tommy James and the Shondells
A vivid look at the making of Crimson & Clover and the wild rise of Tommy James and Tommy James & The Shondells—from “Hanky Panky” and mob-connected Roulette Records to psychedelic pop success, hit singles, and enduring rock legacy.
Vinyl Relics–Roger the Engineer by The Yardbirds
Explore why Roger the Engineer by The Yardbirds stands as a hidden gem of 1966—a landmark year in rock—highlighting Jeff Beck’s groundbreaking guitar work and the band’s shift from blues to psychedelia.
Vinyl Relics–Story by Honeybus
Explore the story behind Honeybus and their cult psych-pop album Story, featuring the hit “I Can’t Let Maggie Go” and insights from Colin Hare.
Vinyl Relics: Black Kangaroo by Peter Kaukonen
A deep dive into Black Kangaroo, Peter Kaukonen’s underappreciated blues-rock gem—blistering guitar, Bay Area roots, and the story behind a lost classic.
Vinyl Relics: Fields by Fields
Fields’ lone album stands out for its fearless side-long psych-soul epic “Love Is the Word,” derailed by bad management and a missed Woodstock moment.
Vinyl Relics: Would You Believe with Billy Nicholls
In this Vinyl Relics epysode Farmer John gives due recognition to Billy Nichols, who touched unrequited greatness with his largely unheard album Would You Believe
Vinyl Relics: Relatively Clean Rivers
The rare 1976 self-titled album by Phil Pearlman’s Relatively Clean Rivers is spotlighted in this latest Vinyl Relics epysode by Farmer John
Vinyl Relics: Things! by Merrell Fankhauser & HMS Bounty, and MU by MU
Farmer John spotlights Merrell Fankhauser and his obscure albums Things! with HMS Bounty (1968) and M.U. (1971)
Vinyl Relics: Quill
Boston-based psychedelic relic Quill was discovered, played Woodstock, signed a recording contract, recorded and released an album all within five months in 1969-70.