Poetic Wax: Music History Hidden In The Grooves podcast

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How Thom Yorke’s Breakdown Created Radiohead’s "KID A" 16:29

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After touring to support OK Computer, Radiohead was at a breaking point. Thom Yorke more so than the rest of the band. And as they approached the album that would follow, he fell into a slump. He couldn't write, he couldn't create, and he was spiraling toward complete destruction. Then something miraculous happened. One song formed out of snippets he began to collect after a period of throwing everything away, and suddenly everything came together. This is the story of KID A, and how Thom Yorke's breakdown led to a major breakthrough. Watch the episode on YouTube and go deeper with more video episodes . ✉️ Join the Poetic Wax Podcast newsletter Get Radiohead on Vinyl 🎧 Kid A on Vinyl https://amzn.to/3YRqIiP Kid A Mnesia on Vinyl https://amzn.to/3EEoPiy More Radiohead Vinyl https://amzn.to/4jEVX99…

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Picaresque at 20: How The Decemberists Made History Cool 11:20

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By the time The Decemberists released "Picaresque" in 2005, frontman Colin Meloy had been honing his narrative, storytelling style of songwriting for more than half a decade. Despite having dabbled in the theatrical side of indie rock with both Castaways & Cutouts and Her Majesty, Picaresque brought it to a whole new level. This is the story of that album, and how The Decemberists made history cool. Watch the episode on YouTube and go deeper with more video episodes . The YouTube episode includes reference links to audio/video clips featured in the episode. 🎧 THE DECEMBERISTS ON VINYL: Get Picaresque on Vinyl: https://amzn.to/3GpwW2V More by The Decemberists on Vinyl: https://amzn.to/4jOVUqD ✉️ Join the Poetic Wax Podcast newsletter . Poetic Wax is a weekly music history video series and podcast hosted by Andy Fenstermaker, where he digs into the record collection he's been building since the 1990s to uncover the sometimes little known or little told history from within.…

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The WILD Truth Behind David Bowie’s Eyes 9:16

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Ever wonder why David Bowie’s eyes looked like they belonged to an alien? If you’ve ever wondered why Bowie’s gaze felt like it could pierce through dimensions, you’re about to find out why. This is the weird truth of David Bowie and his strange eyes... Watch the episode on YouTube and go deeper with more video episodes . ✉️ Join the Poetic Wax Podcast newsletter 🎧 DAVID BOWIE ON VINYL: Station to Station on Vinyl 👉 https://amzn.to/3XBDxNd Young Americans on Vinyl 👉 https://amzn.to/4hXY32S More Vinyl by David Bowie 👉 https://amzn.to/3XrANCc…

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How a NAKED Manager Saved New Order’s "The Perfect Kiss" 8:45

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In 1985, New Order released 'Low Life.' It's time to dive into the wild story behind "The Perfect Kiss" and discover how a naked manager, Rob Gretton, sparked a synth-pop classic with a desktop rant, and how Jonathan Demme’s iconic video sealed its legacy. From studio chaos to dance floor glory, this is Low-Life’s craziest tale! 🎵🔔 Watch the episode on YouTube and go deeper with more video episodes . The YouTube episode includes reference links to audio/video clips featured in the episode. 🎧 NEW ORDER ON VINYL: Low Life on Vinyl https://amzn.to/3YCLdPS Substance on Vinyl https://amzn.to/3YCnvDo More New Order Vinyl https://amzn.to/42y2v1S Substance by Peter Hook https://amzn.to/3Y6eoL0…

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From 1968 to Severance Season 2: The Wild History of 'The Windmills of Your Mind' 11:19

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EVERYONE is talking about Severance Season 2. Today we look at the WILD history behind the Apple TV series finale's "The Windmills of Your Mind" and its journey from 1968 to 2025. This one includes it all -- a high flying playboy (Steve McQueen), an olympic skier, an Oscar, and about 5000 covers from the likes of Mel Torme, the Muppets, Dusty Springfield, Sting, Jose Feliciano, and countless others. This is the story of "The Windmills of Your Mind." Watch the episode on YouTube and go deeper with more video episodes . The YouTube episode includes reference links to audio/video clips featured in the episode. Watch the full clip of The Libertines performing "The Windmills of Your Mind" live for la Blogoteque on YouTube.…

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GOD IS EMPTY: The Nihilism in The Smashing Pumpkins' "Zero" 12:24

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"‘God is empty, just like me’—this single line fueled the iconic track "ZERO" off The Smashing Pumpkins' monumental 1995 album 'Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness.' How did Billy Corgan channel his self-loathing into a track that redefined The Smashing Pumpkins, and what made it resonate with a ‘messed-up generation’? Was it the nihilism? The desire for controversy? Corgan's negation? Join me as I explore the history and heart of 'Zero.'" Watch the episode on YouTube and go deeper with more video episodes . The YouTube episode includes reference links to audio/video clips featured in the episode. 🎧 THE SMASHING PUMPKINS ON VINYL: Get Mellon Collie on Vinyl: https://amzn.to/3PGK1pO More by Smashing Pumpkins on Vinyl: https://amzn.to/3Ci8M8J…

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The DARK History of The Smiths' "Suffer Little Children" 15:05

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One of the first songs Morrissey wrote for The Smiths was "Suffer Little Children" and it was also one of his darkest. This is the story behind the song, its relation to the Moors Murders, the controversy it caused locally in Manchester, and its legacy. You DON'T want to miss this one! Watch the episode on YouTube and go deeper with more video episodes . The YouTube episode includes reference links to audio/video clips featured in the episode. ✉️ Join the Poetic Wax Podcast newsletter . 🎧 THE SMITHS ON VINYL & MORE: The Smiths Debut LP: https://amzn.to/42imfq0 More Vinyl by The Smiths: https://amzn.to/3RCaEx2 Songs That Saved Your Life: https://amzn.to/3YmYOKo Autobiography by Morrissey: https://amzn.to/3BVQPfR…

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The Baroques: The Band RUMORED To Have Outsold Sgt. Pepper 12:14

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Released the same day in 1967 as The Beatles’ infamous Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, The Baroques’ lone release is rumored to have outsold the much more wildly popular release in the local Wisconsin market. This is the story of a band that should have garnered more clout, and the struggles they had along the way during their short-lived tenure as a band. It’s the story of a song that was banned for being too pro-drug despite definitely being anti-drug. This is the story of The Baroques. Watch the episode on YouTube and go deeper with more video episodes . ✉️ Join the Poetic Wax Podcast newsletter 🎧 THE BAROQUES ON VINYL: Baroques RSD Vinyl 👉 https://www.discogs.com/release/11191211 Sgt Pepper Vinyl: 👉 https://amzn.to/4aH9GGW…

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The TRAGIC History of Stone Temple Pilots "Interstate Love Song" 8:43

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"Interstate Love Song" by Stone Temple Pilots is a story of deception, of heartache, and of addiction. This is the history of the song off the band's 1994 album Purple, and how it reflected the inner struggles of frontman Scott Weiland. Watch the episode on YouTube and go deeper with more video episodes . ✉️ Join the Poetic Wax Podcast newsletter 🎧 STONE TEMPLE PILOTS ON VINYL & MORE: STP Purple on Vinyl (Amazon Exclusive) 👉 https://amzn.to/4ccUBiT More Vinyl from STP 👉 https://amzn.to/4hSaegY Not Dead & Not For Sale 👉 https://amzn.to/3E8ZP2p…

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The GHOSTS of Broadcast’s ‘The Noise Made by People’ 7:13

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In March of 2000, Broadcast (helmed by Trish Keenan and James Cargill) released their debut album "The Noise Made By People." Blending a dreamy psychedelia with both futuristic and vintage inspired pop sensibilities, their sound was one that has built quite the cult following over the years. This is the story of that album and how the ghosts within linger, long after Keenan's passing. Watch the episode on YouTube and go deeper with more video episodes . ✉️ Join the Poetic Wax Podcast newsletter 🎧 BROADCAST ON VINYL: The Noise Made By People on Vinyl 👉 https://amzn.to/4hXCHC8 More Vinyl by Broadcast 👉 https://amzn.to/420i7ee…

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How Sonic Youth’s “Bad Moon Rising” Captured the Dark Side of America 10:10

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Before they became the patron saints of noise rock, before the major labels and festival headlining slots, Sonic Youth were a band lurking in the dark corners of the New York underground. And in 1985, they released Bad Moon Rising, an album that captured both the decay of America and the restless experimentation of a band on the verge of something bigger. This is the story of that album and how it still resonates more than 40 years later. Watch the episode on YouTube and go deeper with more video episodes . ✉️ Join the Poetic Wax Podcast newsletter 🎧 SONIC YOUTH ON VINYL: Bad Moon Rising: https://amzn.to/4bOAk2X Sister: https://amzn.to/3VTb04q Daydream Nation: https://amzn.to/3L7xutu More Sonic Youth on Vinyl: https://amzn.to/4ckDGtP…

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The Exorcism of David Bowie's Swimming Pool 12:04

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In the mid 1970s, David Bowie released "Station to Station" as he transformed into the Thin White Duke. His mental and physical state was in major decline due to addiction. Becoming obsessed with the occult, he felt Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin was casting dark spells on him. And then there was his haunted Los Angeles swimming pool. This is the story of David Bowie around that time, how he spiraled into madness, and how he hired a white witch to help him conduct an exorcism on his possibly possessed pool. CLARIFICATION: In Angela Bowie's memoir Backstage Passes , she recounts this story, noting that Walli Elmlark guided David Bowie in the process of conducting the exorcism as opposed to being present in Los Angeles and doing it herself. Watch the episode on YouTube and go deeper with more video episodes . You can also subscribe to the Poetic Wax Podcast Newsletter . ✉️ Join the Poetic Wax Podcast newsletter 🎧 DAVID BOWIE ON VINYL: Station to Station on Vinyl 👉 https://amzn.to/3XBDxNd Young Americans on Vinyl 👉 https://amzn.to/4hXY32S More Vinyl by David Bowie 👉 https://amzn.to/3XrANCc…

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The Censorship of "Sister" by Sonic Youth 11:00

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Twice censored, this is the story of Sonic Youth's pivotal release "Sister" from 1987, how and why the album's unique cover art got those black boxes, and the story of the photographer that sparked the change. Watch the episode on YouTube and go deeper with more video episodes . ✉️ Join the Poetic Wax Podcast newsletter 🎧 SONIC YOUTH ON VINYL: Sonic Youth Sister on Vinyl: https://amzn.to/3VTb04q Sonic Youth Daydream Nation on Vinyl: https://amzn.to/3L7xutu More Sonic Youth on Vinyl: https://amzn.to/4ckDGtP…

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How ‘The Bends’ by Radiohead Changed Alternative Rock Forever 16:54

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After the success of "Creep," Radiohead was at a crossroads. They struggled to cope with the potential of being a 'one-hit-wonder.' While their label EMI sought another big hit, they went a different direction. The result was The Bends, an album that saw them redefining their sound, and thus, the trajectory of alternative rock for the next decade. This is the story of Radiohead and The Bends, and how it set the stage for Radiohead becoming one of the biggest bands in the world at the time. Watch the episode on YouTube and go deeper with more video episodes . ✉️ Join the Poetic Wax Podcast newsletter 🎧 RADIOHEAD ON VINYL: Get The Bends on Vinyl: https://amzn.to/42Ze7Nc More Radiohead on Vinyl: https://amzn.to/42W3gn4…

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Are The Kinks a MOD Band? 8:13

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Are The Kinks a MOD band? When you look at The Kinks' early work from the mid 1960s, they seem to fit the part. Sharp suits, R&B influences. But it's not as simple as that. Today, we break it down, defining what a MOD band is, and sharing the arguments for and against the claim. ▶️ Watch the episode on YouTube and go deeper with more Poetic Wax video episodes . ✉️ Join the Poetic Wax Podcast newsletter 🎧 Get THE KINKS on Vinyl 👉 https://amzn.to/3Dczxfj…

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The DARK History Behind David Bowie's 'Young Americans' 10:34

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As David Bowie transitioned out of his glam phase, he set his sights on Philadelphia and Philly Soul. What came from this was the upbeat "Young Americans" and the album of the same name. This is the story of how that coincided with an incredibly dark period if Bowie's life as he transitioned from glam to plastic soul to the thin white duke. This is the dark history behind Bowie's "Young Americans." Watch the episode on YouTube and go deeper with more video episodes . You can also subscribe to the Poetic Wax Podcast Newsletter . ✉️ Join the Poetic Wax Podcast newsletter 🎧 DAVID BOWIE ON VINYL: Young Americans on Vinyl 👉 https://amzn.to/4hXY32S More Vinyl by David Bowie 👉 https://amzn.to/3XrANCc…

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Was "Kinks-Size" The Kinks' Forgotten Album or Just a Cash-Grab? 6:06

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Released in March 1965 as a US and Canada only compilation, is "Kinks-Size" The Kinks' forgotten album, or was it just a label cash grab? This is the story of that album, why it was released, and how it sizes up today. Watch the episode on YouTube and go deeper with more video episodes . ✉️ Join the Poetic Wax Podcast newsletter 🎧 THE KINKS ON VINYL: Kinks-Size on Vinyl 👉 https://amzn.to/4kmYZ2h More Vinyl by The Kinks 👉 https://amzn.to/3Dczxfj…

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A Complete History of Bright Eyes’ “I’m Wide Awake, It’s Morning” 15:34

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In January 2005, Bright Eyes released two albums, among them the widely acclaimed "I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning." This is the complete history of that album, a look at where frontman Conor Oberst was in his career at that time, and some of the events that led up to the stunning double release and the standout singles "The First Day of My Life," and "Lua," as well as other highlights on the album like "Road to Joy" and "Land Locked Blues." Watch the episode on YouTube and go deeper with more video episodes . ✉️ Join the Poetic Wax Podcast newsletter 🎧 BRIGHT EYES ON VINYL: "I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning" 👉 https://amzn.to/41rNdfC More Vinyl by Bright Eyes 👉 https://amzn.to/4hP1pVU…

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The REAL History and Meaning Behind Radiohead's "Fake Plastic Trees" 14:30

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"Fake Plastic Trees" is one of Radiohead's most heartbreaking songs. But what does it mean? And how did Thom Yorke come up with those lyrics? This is the REAL history and meaning behind the classic song off Radiohead's sophomore album The Bends, how they recorded it, and how it became one of their most endearing tracks. Watch the episode on YouTube and go deeper with more video episodes . ✉️ Join the Poetic Wax Podcast newsletter 🎧 RADIOHEAD ON VINYL: Get The Bends on Vinyl: https://amzn.to/42Ze7Nc More Radiohead on Vinyl: https://amzn.to/42W3gn4…

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Why "Meat is Murder" by The Smiths Still Matters Today 16:45

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In February 1985, The Smiths released Meat is Murder , an album that connects the dots between various forms of violence that perpetuate our society. This is the story of that album and why it still matters today. Watch the episode on YouTube and go deeper with more video episodes . The YouTube episode includes reference links to audio/video clips featured in the episode. ✉️ Join the Poetic Wax Podcast newsletter . 🎧 THE SMITHS ON VINYL: Get Meat is Murder on Vinyl Get The Smiths on Vinyl…

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Did Marianne Faithfull Inspire "Wild Horses" by The Rolling Stones? 9:03

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Did Marianne Faithfull really inspire Mick Jagger to pen "Wild Horses" off The Rolling Stones' 1971 album 'Sticky Fingers?' In this video, we look at the lore and the legend of one of the hottest It Couples of the Swinging Sixties, and how the song may (or may not) have been about the late muse. Watch the episode on YouTube and go deeper with more video episodes . The YouTube episode includes reference links to audio/video clips featured in the episode. ✉️ Join the Poetic Wax Podcast newsletter . 🎧 THE ROLLING STONES & MARIANNE FAITHFULL ON VINYL: Get Sticky Fingers on Vinyl: https://amzn.to/3Ew6KT2 Get Hot Rocks on Vinyl: https://amzn.to/4hWo02D Get The Rolling Stones on Vinyl: https://amzn.to/4jHH3PU Get Marianne Faithfull on Vinyl: https://amzn.to/4jIIWvI…

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Why ‘Pygmalion’ by Slowdive Failed 15:11

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In early 1995, Slowdive released an album so misunderstood that it effectively ended their career. But today, Pygmalion is hailed by some as a masterpiece. How did something so ahead of its time fail so spectacularly? This is the story of that ill fated album and why it ultimately led to the band calling it quits. Watch the episode on YouTube and go deeper with more video episodes . The YouTube episode includes reference links to audio/video clips featured in the episode. ✉️ Join the Poetic Wax Podcast newsletter . 🎧 SLOWDIVE ON VINYL: Get Pygmalion on Vinyl: https://amzn.to/3EeMndi Get Slowdive on Vinyl: https://amzn.to/4axNXTn…

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The WILD Story of ‘Soldier’ by Iggy Pop 19:28

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It's a miracle Iggy Pop finished 'Soldier' with the amount of chaos an infighting that took place during the recording sessions late in 1979. Within the album is a fever dream cast of stars from David Bowie and ex Sex Pistols' bassist Glen Matlock to XTC's Barry Andrews and The Patti Smith Group's Ivan Kral. Love it or hate it, this is the wild story of how the album came to be, and how Iggy Pop rang in the new decade with his 1980 release 'Soldier'. Watch the episode on YouTube and go deeper with more video episodes . The YouTube episode includes reference links to audio/video clips featured in the episode. ✉️ Join the Poetic Wax Podcast newsletter 👉 https://poeticwaxpodcast.com/join 🎧 IGGY ON VINYL: Get Soldier on Vinyl: https://amzn.to/4gPwEQa More Iggy Pop on Vinyl: https://amzn.to/4acAv7i The Stooges on Vinyl: https://amzn.to/3Pwnzji…

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The Untold Story of Blonde Redhead’s Explosive Beginnings 14:13

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Conflict and creativity. Connection and chaos. Love and hate. These all defined Blonde Redhead in their early days, and the themes continue to drive them after more than three decades. This is the story of how three foreigners on the streets of New York City to create one of the most fascinating bands in modern alternative and indie rock. This is the story behind Blonde Redhead's debut self-titled album. 👉 Subscribe to the Poetic Wax YouTube Channel ✉️ Join the Poetic Wax Podcast newsletter 👉 https://poeticwaxpodcast.com/join…

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How Going Solo Changed Everything for M83 13:35

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Before the Dawn Heals Us by M83 was a big departure from the band's first two records. We know M83 as a synth-heavy electronic pop outfit centered around Anthony Gonzalez, made famous the world over by the GRAMMY nominated 2011 hit "Midnight City," but back in 2004 they were more known for electronic-based shoegaze. The departure of Nicholas Fromageau changed everything. This is the story of how M83's "Before The Dawn heals Us" was made. 👉 Subscribe to the Poetic Wax YouTube Channel 👉 Join the Poetic Wax Podcast newsletter…

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David Bowie's GREATEST Embarrassment 14:48

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How and why did David Bowie, one of the most iconic musicians of all time, create such an embarrassing song? And why does it keep rearing its head? This is the story of Bowie's 1967 single "The Laughing Gnome," how it returned with a vengeance in 1973, and how it caused mischief in 1990. This episode contains a clip called "Requiem for a Laughing Gnome" which was recorded for Comic Relief in 1999. For the full effect of the clip, including humorous textual commentary from the original video, you can see it on the video version of the episode. 👉 Subscribe to the Poetic Wax YouTube Channel 👉 Join the Poetic Wax Podcast newsletter…

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David Bowie and the Story of 'Andy Warhol' 12:06

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On David Bowie's "Hunky Dory" is a track titled "Andy Warhol" which Bowie wrote about the pop art icon, whom he admired. But what did Warhol think of it? Not much... so goes this week's episode of Poetic Wax. Today, host Andy Fenstermaker pulls out his copy of the album, dives into the lead up to "Hunky Dory," the history of the song, and the time he went to The Factory and played it for the artist himself. This episode is pulled from before I had a fancier microphone and before I officially launched this series as a podcast, back when Poetic Wax was just an occasional series on my YouTube Channel . But, as my next episode calls out this one, I figured I should post it here for reference. Stay tuned as I dig into David Bowie's Greatest Embarrassment in the next episode of Poetic Wax... 👉 Join the Poetic Wax Podcast newsletter…

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When Modest Mouse Built Nothing Out of Something 9:33

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Before Modest Mouse achieved critical acclaim with their 2004 album "Good News for People Who Love Bad News" on Epic Records, the band had become indie rock darlings of the Pacific Northwest. In 2000, they’d give us their major label debut, "The Moon And Antarctica," but before that came an indie culmination of creativity — a compilation on their soon-to-be former label Up Records, released in January of 2000 and dubbed "Building Nothing Out Of Something." This is the story of their transformation and the compilation that sealed their indie years as they looked forward to major label success. Poetic Wax: Music History Hidden in the Grooves is a weekly podcast, YouTube Series hosted by Andy Fenstermaker. 👉 Join the Poetic Wax Podcast newsletter…

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The Story of the Failed Television & Brian Eno Sessions 19:00

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In December of 1974, an Island Records A&R exec out of London put together a demo session for punk pioneers Television. They were joined in the studio by Brian Eno, formerly of Roxy Music, who had gone solo that same year. With hopes of a promising endeavor to pitch the band to label heads, the sessions instead were a complete failure with the band and Eno leaving frustrated. This is the story of those fateful demo sessions, the stakes on the table for both Television and Eno, and why they went so catastrophically wrong. CLARIFICATION: The original video version implied David Bowie tapped Eno to produce his Berlin trilogy. These albums were produced by Tony Visconti. Eno is credited to some extent with arrangement and accompanied Bowie and Visconti in the studio. Poetic Wax: Music History Hidden in the Grooves is a weekly podcast, YouTube Series hosted by Andy Fenstermaker. 👉 Join the Poetic Wax Podcast newsletter…

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The 10 BEST Indie Rock Albums of 2024 18:25

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These are my picks for the 10 best albums of 2024, mostly spanning the indie rock genre. What's missing, and what's not worthy? Visit my channel on YouTube and share your thoughts! Poetic Wax: Music History Hidden in the Grooves is a weekly podcast, YouTube series, and Substack blog hosted by Andy Fenstermaker. Get the video version on my YouTube Channel . Join the Poetic Wax Podcast newsletter . Subscribe to my Substack .…

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The Tormented Soul of Jason Molina: The Story of ‘The Lioness’ 12:50

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In January of 2000, Songs: Ohia, the project of Jason Molina, released The Lioness. Ripe with metaphor and deeply personal lyrics, this album is among the many pillars of Molina's vast career. This is the story of that album, the songs within, and the hint of Jason Molina's tragic fate 13 years later. Poetic Wax: Music History Hidden in the Grooves is a weekly podcast, YouTube series, and Substack blog hosted by Andy Fenstermaker. Get the video version on my YouTube Channel . Join the Poetic Wax Podcast newsletter .…

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Down With Wilco: When Jeff Tweedy Met The Minus 5 9:18

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Between the chaotic recording of Yankee Hotel Foxtrot and the success that followed, Wilco had a meeting of the minds with The Minus 5, a collaborative effort from Scott McCaughey (pronounced McKoy, not McKai, as I say throughout this video) of The Young Fresh Fellows. Joined by R.E.M.'s Peter Buck and The Posies' Ken Stringfellow, this collective came together to create "Down With Wilco," and this is the story behind that 2003 album by The Minus 5. Poetic Wax: Music History Hidden in the Grooves is a weekly podcast, YouTube series, and Substack blog hosted by Andy Fenstermaker. Get the video version on my YouTube Channel . Join the Poetic Wax Podcast newsletter…

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Before Loveless: My Bloody Valentine’s Forgotten Goth Era 8:26

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In the early days, My Bloody Valentine was far from the iconic shoegaze band they'd become know as. Today we look back at "This Is Your Bloody Valentine." Released in January of 1985, it was the band's debut, and its goth undertones would help shape the sound they'd eventually pioneer: shoegaze. This is the story of that mini album, and the transformation the band underwent to become the #1 shoegaze band of all time. Poetic Wax: Music History Hidden in the Grooves is a weekly podcast, YouTube series, and Substack blog hosted by Andy Fenstermaker. Get the video version on my YouTube Channel . Join the Poetic Wax Podcast newsletter…

Poetic Wax: Music History Hidden in the Grooves

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The Kinks and the Mystery Girl Behind "You Really Got Me" 14:51

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In October and November of 1964, The Kinks released their debut studio album, "You Really Got Me." The title track was raw and gritty with an enormous sound that caught the world off guard. This is the story of that song, how Dave Davies got that sound, the mystery girl who inspired Ray Davies' lyrics, and the rumor that Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin played that famed guitar solo. Poetic Wax: Music History Hidden in the Grooves is a weekly podcast, YouTube series, and Substack blog hosted by Andy Fenstermaker. Get the video version on my YouTube Channel . Subscribe to my Substack .…

Poetic Wax: Music History Hidden in the Grooves

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The Legacy of The Beach Boys Christmas Album 10:17

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Released in November of 1964, The Beach Boys Christmas Album saw America's biggest pop band blend their signature sunny surf rock with a California holiday. Over the last 6 decades, this album has come to include go-to Christmas music spanning generations. Today, we look at the surprising story of The Beach Boys Christmas Album. Poetic Wax: Music History Hidden in the Grooves is a weekly podcast, YouTube series, and Substack blog hosted by Andy Fenstermaker. Get the video version on my YouTube Channel . Find the Transcript on and Subscribe to my Substack .…

Poetic Wax: Music History Hidden in the Grooves

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The Stooges and the Legend of the Painted Guitar 8:54

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The Stooges are pioneers of the proto punk movement, with Iggy Pop often hailed as the Godfather of Punk. In this album story, we explore the origins of the title, and trace it back to a bad decision -- something The Stooges kinda made part of their career. This is the story of how a painted guitar led to Iggy being crowned the Godfather of Punk Rock. Poetic Wax: Music History Hidden in the Grooves is a weekly podcast, YouTube series, and Substack blog hosted by Andy Fenstermaker. Get the video version on my YouTube Channel . Find Transcripts on and Subscribe to my Substack .…

Poetic Wax: Music History Hidden in the Grooves

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How Le Tigre Changed Feminist Punk in 1999 12:47

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In the fall of 1999, Le Tigre released their self-titled debut album. The band stemmed from Riot Grrrl pioneer Kathleen Hanna's desire to create music more playful and light-hearted than that of Bikini Kill while also maintaining the inspiration from feminism and political activism of her other band. This is the story of that debut album, how the band formed, and the members within. Poetic Wax: Music History Hidden in the Grooves is a weekly podcast, YouTube series, and Substack blog hosted by Andy Fenstermaker. Get the video version on my YouTube Channel . Find the Transcript on and Subscribe to my Substack .…

Poetic Wax: Music History Hidden in the Grooves

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CAN’s Bold New Era: The Story of ‘Soon Over Babaluma’ 13:29

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In 1973, legendary Krautrock band CAN lost their charismatic lead singer Damo Suzuki. A year later, in November of 1974, they remade themselves and gave us Soon Over Babaluma. This is the story of that album, how a band can indeed find success after their frontman leaves. Poetic Wax: Music History Hidden in the Grooves is a weekly podcast, YouTube series, and Substack blog hosted by Andy Fenstermaker. Get the video version on my YouTube Channel . Find Transcripts on and Subscribe to my Substack .…

Poetic Wax: Music History Hidden in the Grooves

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How The Beach Boys Influenced Kraftwerk’s "Autobahn" 16:12

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This is the unlikely story of how the sun-soaked sounds of The Beach Boys struck a cord with the cold, electronic stoicism in post-war Germany and influenced Kraftwerk's breakout hit "Autobahn." Poetic Wax: Music History Hidden in the Grooves is a weekly podcast, YouTube series, and Substack blog hosted by Andy Fenstermaker. Get the video version on my YouTube Channel . Find the Transcript on and Subscribe to my Substack .…

Poetic Wax: Music History Hidden in the Grooves

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The Double-Edged Sword of The Smiths' "Bigmouth Strikes Again" 11:35

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The Smiths are among the most influential indie bands of all time. Led by confrontational artist Morrissey, the controversial frontman has never been one to keep quiet. He seemed to know this as far back as 1985, when he and Johnny Marr wrote "Bigmouth Strikes Again." This is the history of that song, the Rolling Stones song that inspired Marr's guitar riff, and the subtle nod to the Ancoats district in Manchester. Poetic Wax: Music History Hidden in the Grooves is a weekly podcast, YouTube series, and Substack blog hosted by Andy Fenstermaker. Get the video version on my YouTube Channel . Find the Transcript on and Subscribe to my Substack .…

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Nirvana’s MTV Unplugged in New York: The Tragic Beauty of Kurt Cobain’s Last Stand 11:30

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On November 18, 1993, Nirvana took the stage for MTV’s Unplugged series—a moment in music history that no one could have predicted would become one of their most defining live performances. This is the heartfelt story of that show and the live recording that graced so many of our speakers when it was released a year later on November 1, 1994 on CD and vinyl, just months after Kurt Cobain's death. Poetic Wax: Music History Hidden in the Grooves is a weekly podcast, YouTube series, and Substack blog hosted by Andy Fenstermaker. Get the video version on my YouTube Channel . Find the Transcript on and Subscribe to my Substack .…

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New Order and the Story of 'Blue Monday' 8:22

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The success of "Blue Monday" by New Order was a mistake. The song was a joke. New Order never intended for it to be a hit. In this week’s episode of Poetic Wax, we pull out the 1988 reissue of "Blue Monday" on vinyl and give it a spin. We'll dig into the surprising history of the song that blended alt rock, new wave, and electronic dance music and changed the course of music history. The Poetic Wax Podcast is hosted by Andy Fenstermaker. What began as a weekly music history video series on his YouTube Channel can now be found on podcast platforms like this one with blog-form transcripts on his Substack . Subscribe and follow along. New episodes go up each week!…

Poetic Wax: Music History Hidden in the Grooves

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The Kinks and the Inside Joke That Inspired 'David Watts' 5:30

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When people ask The Beatles or The Rolling Stones, I push back and say give me The Kinks! This troupe began as mod rockers in the 1960s and came to weave theatrics into their music by the turn of the decade. Opening their 1967 album Something Else , "David Watts" plays into that playfulness with a slyness that makes you think. This is the story of David Watts and the inside joke between the Davies brothers that inspired it. The Poetic Wax Podcast is hosted by Andy Fenstermaker. What began as a weekly music history video series on his YouTube Channel can now be found on podcast platforms like this one with blog-form transcripts on his Substack . Subscribe and follow along. New episodes go up each week!…

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How A Horse Accident Drove Blonde Redhead's Transformation 14:36

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It's time to go deep into the history and story of Misery is a Butterfly , the 2004 album by Blonde Redhead. We'll go deep, exploring the band's noise pop origins and their move from Smells Like to Touch & Go Records. For Misery , we'll dig into their decision to strike out on their own, ultimately landing at the legendary label 4AD. We explore the album's origins and the impact of a tragic horse accident member Kazu Makino sustained in 2002, of which traces of influence can be found within. I explore and share my personal connection to the album and its lasting impact, 20 years on. In a sense, this is a mini album documentary. Poetic Wax is a weekly YouTube video series and podcast hosted by Andy Fenstermaker. You can find the transcript with supplemental video and audio clips referenced in each episode on his Substack .…

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The BIZARRE Story of How the Velvet Underground Met Andy Warhol 9:56

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The Velvet Underground is one of the most influential bands in rock history, and their collaboration with pop art icon Andy Warhol has a lot to do with that. This is the BIZARRE story of how The Velvet Underground met Andy Warhol, and went on to change the landscape of music forever. Connect with Andy and the Poetic Wax Podcast on YouTube and Instagram .…

Poetic Wax: Music History Hidden in the Grooves

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How Arcade Fire Changed Indie Rock: The Story of 'Funeral' 12:46

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From Grief to Greatness: this is a history of Arcade Fire's debut album Funeral and how it changed indie rock. Funeral was released in September 2004, birthed from the collective grief of the band after losing many family members. Finding joy in the sorrow, the album resonated with many across the United States and the world in the post-9/11 days, still fresh from a few years prior. Yet, it almost didn't see the light of day. From death to new life, pain to joy, after 20 years this album still cuts deeply, heals fully, and continues to impact and inspire fans of indie rock. Connect with Andy and the Poetic Wax Podcast on YouTube and Instagram .…

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Modest Mouse and the Story of 'Float On' 13:18

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This is the story of "Float On" and how a slew of bad events led Modest Mouse to create the greatest perseverance anthem of all time. Their 2004 album "Good News For People Who Love Bad News" turns 20 in 2024, and that means it's the perfect time to look back and see how we got here. Modest Mouse is a band that probably never should have made it big, but defied all odds with a little mindset shift. Let's dig in! Connect with Andy and the Poetic Wax Podcast on YouTube and Instagram .…

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The Story of Mercer Arts Center and the Rise of CBGB's and Punk Rock 11:42

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Before CBGB's there was the Mercer Arts Center. This is the wild story of the hotel that housed that venue, it's collapse, and how it led to the rise of CBGB's and punk rock. Today we touch on a few notable bands from the 1970s, including New York Dolls, Television, Ramones, and The Modern Lovers. From the fanfare of the Grand Central Hotel in the 1870s to the two notable events that took place with its first ten years, to the birth and collapse of the Mercer Arts Center, this fascinating story digs into a little covered history within the underground music scene in New York City during the early 1970s. Connect with Andy and the Poetic Wax Podcast on YouTube and Instagram .…

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The Smashing Pumpkins and the 1979 Ultimatum 12:46

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One of the reasons I started the Poetic Wax Podcast is that I love digging deep into the often little known history of bands, albums, and songs in my record collection. Sometimes it's shocking how quickly a band pulls together an album -- sometimes in the span of a few weeks or less! But just as often, the opposite is true. The songwriter struggles to put the final touches on the song. This is the story of the latter, and how it literally came down to the last day in the studio and an ultimatum from the producer. That song is "1979," and it would become one of the most cherished hits on the band's 1995 double album Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness. Connect with Andy and the Poetic Wax Podcast on YouTube and Instagram .…

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Radiohead and the Sabotage that Made 'Creep' a Masterpiece 7:34

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Sabotage doesn't usually lead to good things. On a rare occasion, however, it does. This is the story of how an act of sabotage in the studio created the defining sound that led to Radiohead's first commercial hit, "Creep." And, how that song became one of the many slacker anthems of the early 1990s. You can connect with Andy and the Poetic Wax Podcast on YouTube and Instagram .…

Poetic Wax: Music History Hidden in the Grooves

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How "Smells Like Teen Spirit" by Nirvana Saved Rock Music 12:58

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The speed as which "Smells Like Teen Spirit" and the album it opened, Nevermind , catapulted grunge and alt rock band Nirvana into the mainstream in 1991 is unparalleled. Not just was the song the anthem of a generation, it became a defining cornerstone to the soundtrack of the 1990s. This is the story behind the song, and how it helped save rock music, pushing alt rock and grunge into a worldwide cultural phenomenon. You can connect with Andy and the Poetic Wax Podcast on YouTube and Instagram .…

Poetic Wax: Music History Hidden in the Grooves

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The Sonics and the Origins of Punk Rock 12:40

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Punk originated during the mid 1970s, but its beginnings are steeped in the underground scene dating back to the mid 1960s. Today, Andy Fenstermaker with Poetic Wax looks at proto punk and its origination, coinciding and clashing with the mid-60s garage rock of the Pacific Northwest. In particular, a little band from Tacoma, Washington called The Sonics. This episode of Poetic Wax digs deep into the music history of one of the earliest influences on punk rock. As The Sonics celebrate their 60th anniversary with a series of live shows (yes, they're STILL performing to this day), this is a fitting look back at their humble beginnings. Connect with Andy and the Podcast on YouTube and Instagram .…

Poetic Wax: Music History Hidden in the Grooves

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Jack White and the First Elvis Presley Recording 11:57

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In 2015, Jack White anonymously purchased the one off copy of Elvis Presley's first recording, "My Happiness" b/w "That's When Your Heartache Begins." This is the story of how that two-song record came to be, how White acquired it, and what happened next. It's a fascinating story of secrecy, mystery, and good business decisions. This episode of Poetic Wax digs deep into music history and lore, exploring a sixty-year journey from 1953 to 2015, and concludes on a recent moment in White's career with the release of his new album No Name in 2024. Connect with Andy and the Podcast on YouTube and Instagram .…

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The Smashing Pumpkins and the Song From Siamese Dream Saved Billy Corgan's Life 10:39

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In 1992, Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins wrote what might very well be the most upbeat song about hopelessness and hitting rock bottom: "Today." Many look no further than the opening line "Today is the greatest day I've ever known," but dig deeper and the dark undertones are undeniable. This is the story and the history of the song off their 1993 album Siamese Dream , and how it came from an incredibly bleak period in the life of the famed frontman. This episode of Poetic Wax digs deep, exploring the period between The Smashing Pumpkins first two releases. Gish in 1991 and Siamese Dream in 1993. Connect with Andy and the Podcast on YouTube and Instagram .…

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