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.
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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.
Rediscovering Troyka (1970): The Self-Titled Canadian Psych-Rock Gem
Vinyl Relics
1 hour 12 minutes
3 months ago
Rediscovering Troyka (1970): The Self-Titled Canadian Psych-Rock Gem
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-the-scenes stories from the recording sessions and life in Edmonton’s underground rock scene. Whether you’re a crate-digging vinyl collector or a psych-rock enthusiast, this epysode shines a spotlight on one of Canada’s most intriguing forgotten albums.
I hope you dig "Troyka" as much as I do.
- Farmer John
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===THE MUSIC===
Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured ( *denotes track is not available on Spotify):
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/58XTd2QcATEhOqK7c1g67Q?si=491d6e57a90041dd
BLOSSOM TOES "Indian Summer"
THE VENTURES “Walk Don’t Run”
*THE ROYAL FAMILY “I Told A Lie”
*THE ROYAL FAMILY “Solitude”
THE HAUNTED “1-2-5”
LITTLE ANTHONY & THE IMPERIALS “Goin’ Out Of My Head”
THE VELVET UNDERGROUND “Sweet Jane”
TROYKA "Introduction"
TROYKA "Natural"
TROYKA "Early Morning"
TROYKA "Life's O.K."
TROYKA "Burning Of The Witch"
TROYKA "Rub-A-Dub Dub Troyka In A Tub"
TROYKA "Troyka Lament"
TROYKA "Rolling Down The Back Road"
TROYKA "Berry Picking"
TROYKA "Dear Margaret"
TROYKA "Go East Young Man Beautiful Pink Eyes"
TROYKA "Troyka Finale"
*TROYKA "Wedding Song"
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NEWPORT ELECTRIC "If Wishes Were Horses"
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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.
