Poetic Wax

Poetic Wax FensePost originally launched on June 6, 2006 out of a small house on the hill in Pullman, WA. The blog has undergone a near decade-long hiatus.

Welcome to Poetic Wax, a series where Andy digs into the record collection he started in the 1990s to uncover the stories behind the bands, albums, and songs within. Fast forward to today: thousands of reviews and features live on the site, and FensePost has seen dozens of one-time and regular authors alike write guest posts. But it returned with a vengeance in late 2021 as a Vinyl Music Blog. Fen

sePost is owned and operated by Andy Fenstermaker. Andy is a music lover, writer, marketing professional, and entrepreneur who has dedicated his life to sharing his passion for music with others. He is the founder of FensePost, a renowned music blog that has been sharing the latest and greatest in indie music since 2006. Andy has always been fascinated by the power of music to connect people, and he started FensePost with the aim of sharing his love of music with others. All posts these days cover items in his collection, and Andy is the photographer of all vinyl pictures included on this blog.

08/21/2026

The Story of The Smiths' "There is a Light That Never Goes Out" (Part 1). I recently did a deep dive on this song off The Queen is Dead over on YT, and in this clip we look at the musical influences Johnny Marr drew from and the "in-joke" he slipped into the song, why the track wasn't used as a single despite Geoff Travis' insistence, and more. Follow along for Part 2!

08/20/2026

I recently stumbled upon this great vinyl bootleg of The Smiths Live At The Royal Court Theater, Liverpool, February 8th, 1986 dubbed "You'll Never Walk Alone." Not only did The Smiths debut 3 tracks from their then forthcoming LP The Queen is Dead, including "Vicar in a Tutu," "Cemetry Gates," and "There is a Light That Never Goes Out." The rendition of "Meat is Murder" included improvised lyrics that would later be reworked into "Unhappy Birthday." And the concert was a benefit for local city council members who were facing significant legal bills after a fight with Margaret Thatchers' government.

08/19/2026

Do you ever put back a record while shopping only to regret it later? I instantly regretted not bying Tame Impala's "Live Versions" while shopping for vinyl records last weekend. Last weekend, I rushed back to Dead Wax Records in Garland, TX to grab it a day after putting it back in the New Arrivals section. Here's a quick look at the trip, another album I picked up in its place, and a cat that really wants to play fetch.

08/18/2026

DIG!! is a fascinating documentary of one of the greatest little known rivalries in underground rock of the 1990s and early 2000s: The Brian Jonestown Massacre and The Dandy Warhols. Easily among my favorite music documentaries out there...

08/13/2026

Montage of Heck: Is This the Best Nirvana Documentary? Over the years, there have been countless looks at the life of Kurt Cobain and Nirvana, but the question is, which is the best music documentary? Enter Montage of Heck from 2015, which had support from his family and even a co-executive producer credit from his daughter.

08/09/2026

Gimme Danger traces the wild career of Iggy Pop and the raw power of The Stooges. Today I'm looking at the Jim Jarmusch's phenomenal documentary, covering all The Stooges albums (self-titled, Raw Power, Fun House) and looks at Iggy Pop's solo career as well (Lust For Life, The Idiot, etc). This documetnary is a must-see for any fans of punk rock and music history.

08/04/2026

Who were Terry and Julie in Waterloo Sunset? It's time to examine the true story behind the Kinks' classic lyrics from one of their most cherished songs. Ray Davies gave conflicting answers about the identity of the couple for decades, and despite appearances, the answer is more complicated than you thought. This breakdown compares his 1967 interview against his later explanation in the 2000s.

08/01/2026

How The Monks Got Their Punk Sound: Most people know how The Kinks got their sound in 1964. A year later, a group of American GIs in Germany stumbled upon an equal growl and it had a similar (albeit more underground) influence in shaping rock music. They were called The Monks (sometimes without the The), and this is that story...

07/31/2026

The American Federation of Musicians revoked The Kinks visas, banning them from performing in the United States in the late '60s. The ban lasted from 1965 to 1969. Forced to stay in Europe while The Beatles and The Rolling Stones and The Who built their American audiences, The Kinks were forced to look inward. This led them to create the most English body of work in rock history, drawing from back gardens and semi-detached houses, of music halls and village greens. This was the basis for "Waterloo Sunset."

Dutch Courage by The Smiths. Live at de Meervaart Theater, Amsterdam.April 21, 1984.Definitely unofficial. Limited to 30...
07/30/2026

Dutch Courage by The Smiths.
Live at de Meervaart Theater, Amsterdam.
April 21, 1984.
Definitely unofficial.
Limited to 300.

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