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

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

From Vinyl Relics by Farmer John

May 28, 2026 · 1h 20m

About this episode

The episode explores the debut album 'Guts' by the British hard rock band Jodo, featuring an interview with guitarist Rod Alexander.

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, powerhouse rhythm section, and gritty, soulful vocals. In this epysode we walk through the history of the album with guitarist Rod Alexander. Jodo were a band at the edge of the British rock explosion, and this one remains a hidden treasure of the era's heavier sounds. I hope you dig Guts as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon for as little as $2/month using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Follow Vinyl Relics on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X and Bluesky. Email me @ farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com ===LINKS=== Check out the most recent reissue of Guts on the Guerssen label here…

People in this episode

Host: Farmer John

Guest: Rod Alexander

Topics covered

  • British hard rock
  • album history
  • cult favorites
  • music commentary
  • 1970s music

Keywords

  • Jodo
  • Guts
  • Rod Alexander
  • British rock
  • hard rock
  • 1971
  • album review
  • cult classic
  • music history

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Jodo, Guerssen, Spotify

Books & works: Guts

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