VINYL RELICS/Rediscovering Troyka: The Self-Titled 1970 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"

??MYSTERY ARTIST?? Tune in next week to find out...

NEWPORT ELECTRIC "If Wishes Were Horses"

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