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Poetic Wax: Music History Hidden in the Grooves
Poetic Wax is a short weekly podcast where host Andy Fenstermaker digs deep into his vast record collection to uncover and share the history of bands, albums, songs, and more. Poetic Wax explores music history in all its forms, from new angles on things widely covered to the little known moments that create monumental change.
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Friday Sep 06, 2024
Friday Sep 06, 2024
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.
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Andy Fenstermaker
Poetic Wax is hosted by Andy Fenstermaker, an obsessive music fan who has been creating content since the mid 2000s. Former independent, college, and community radio host and music blogger, and current YouTuber and podcast host, Andy has been collecting vinyl since his teen years in the 1990s.