History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff
History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff is the show that aims to make grand and often oddball hard rock and heavy metal points through a narrative built upon the tiny idea of a quintet of songs. Buttressed with illustrative clips, Martin argues quickly and succinctly why these songs - and the specific sections of these tracks - support his mad professor premise, from the wobbly invention of an “American” heavy metal, to the influence of Led Zeppelin in hair metal or to more succinct topics like tapping and twin leads. The songs serve as bricks, but Martin slathers plenty of mortar. At the end, hopefully he has a sturdy house in which this week’s theory can reside unbothered by the elements. At approximately 7000, Martin has had published in books more record reviews than anybody in the history of music writing across all genres. Additionally, Martin has penned approximately 85 books on hard rock, heavy metal, classic rock and record collecting. Proud part of Pantheon - the podcast network for music lovers.
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History in Five Songs 75: This Album’s Too Long
In episode 75 Martin talks about albums that are 'too long' with these five songs:
1. The Clash – “Version Pardner”
2. Dokken – “Burning Like a Flame”
3. Extreme – “Am I Ever Gonna Change”
4. Iron Maiden – “Shadows of the Valley”
5. AC/DC - “She Likes Rock N Roll”
To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com
This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
31 min
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History in Five Songs 74: Not in the Rock Hall
In episode 74 Martin talks about what's 'Not in the Rock Hall' in these five songs:
1. Blue Oyster Cult – “Take Me Away”
2. Bad Company – “Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy”
3. Iron Maiden – “The Wicker Man”
4. Jethro Tull - “One Brown Mouse”
5. Judas Priest – “Between the Hammer & the Anvil”
To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com
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35 min
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History in Five Songs 73: Crazy Ideas
In episode 73 Martin talks about Crazy Ideas in these five songs:
1. Iron Maiden – “Paschendale”
2. Rainbow – “Can’t Let You Go”
3. AC/DC – “Landslide”
4. Quiet Riot - “Guilty Pleasures”
5. Morgana Lefay – “Voulez Vous”
To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com
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37 min
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History in Five Songs 72: Lee Kerslake and Ken ...
In episode 72 Martin talks about Lee Kerslake and Ken Hensley in these five songs:
1. Uriah Heep – “Easy Livin’”
2. Uriah Heep – “Suicidal Man”
3. Ozzy Osbourne – “Steal Away (The Night)”
4. Blackfoot - “Sail Away”
5. Ken Hensley – “The Voice of Love”
To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com
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30 min
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History in Five Songs 71: Southern Rot
In episode 71 Martin talks about Southern Rot in these five songs:
1. ZZ Top – “I Got the Message”
2. 38 Special – “Back Where You Belong”
3. Van-Zant – “Heart to the Flame”
4. Blackfoot - “Young Girl”
5. Molly Hatchet – “Backstabber”
To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com
This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
32 min
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History in Five Songs 70: Imaginos and Re Imaginos
In episode 70 Martin talks about Imaginos and Re Imaginos in these five songs:
1. Blue Öyster Cult – “Flaming Telepaths”
2. Blue Öyster Cult - “Subhuman”
3. Blue Öyster Cult – “Magna of Illusion”
4. Blue Öyster Cult – “The Alchemist”
5. Albert Bouchard – “Black Telescope”
To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com
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37 min
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History in Five Songs 69: Heaviest US Albums of...
Episode 69: Heaviest US Albums of the ‘70s
Montrose – “Rock Candy”
Legs Diamond - “I Think I Got It”
Ram Jam – “Hurricane Ride”
Van Halen – “I’m the One”
Riot – “Road Racin’”
To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com
This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
28 min
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History in Five Songs 68: Smarty Pants Metal
Show 68, Martin explains 'Smarty Pants Metal' in these five songs:
King’s X – “The World Around Me” 0:24 – 0:54
Bigelf – “Incredible Time Machine” 0:42 – 1:12
Mastodon – “Divinations” 0:46 – 1:14
Opeth – “Heart in Hand” 1:17 – 1:47
Clutch – “X-Ray Visions” 0:14 – 0:44
To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com
This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
35 min
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History in Five Songs 67: Eddie Van Halen
Rest in Peace Eddie Van Halen.
In this unscheduled episode 67, Martin talks about the legendary Eddie Van Halen and his guitar work in these five songs:
Van Halen – “Eruption”
Van Halen – “Unchained”
Van Halen – “Up for Breakfast”
Van Halen – “I’ll Wait”
Van Halen – “Loss of Control”
To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com
This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
28 min
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History in Five Songs 66: Strictly Commercial
In Episode 66, Martin talks about being 'Strictly Commercial' in these five songs:
1. Genesis – “Keep It Dark”
2. Pantera – “Living Through Me (Hell’s Wrath)”
3. Grateful Dead – “France”
4. King Crimson – “Heartbeat”
5. Frank Zappa – “Charlie’s Enormous Mouth”
To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com
This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
31 min
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History in Five Songs 65: 300th Anniversary Tour
In Episode 65, Martin talks about the 300th Anniversary Tour in these five songs:
1. The Allman Betts Band – “Pale Horse Rider”
2. Kiss – “Back to the Stone Age”
3. Quiet Riot – “The Devil That You Know”
4. Lynyrd Skynyrd – “Good Teacher”
5. Queensryche – “Bent”
To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com
This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
35 min
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History in Five Songs 64: New Wave Of British H...
In Episode 64, Martin asks, is it 'NWOBHM or not?' in these five songs:
1. Judas Priest – “Never Satisfied”
2. Motörhead – “I’ll Be Your Sister”
3. Gillan – “Roller”
4. Def Leppard – “On Through the Night”
5. Iron Maiden – “Sun and Steel”
To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com
This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
33 min
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History in Five Songs 63: Bluesy Hair Metal
In Episode 63 Martin talks about Bluesy Hair Metal in these five songs:
1. Cinderella – “The More Things Change”
2. Badlands - “Whiskey Dust”
3. Great White – “I Want You”
4. Poison – “Bring It Home”
5. Quireboys - “Tramps and Thieves”
To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com
This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
30 min
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History in Five Songs 62: Problem with Top New ...
In this episode, Martin tells what the problem with top NWOBHM is in these five songs:
1. Def Leppard – “No No No”
2. Iron Maiden – “The Prisoner”
3. Quartz – “Stand Up and Fight”
4. Angel Witch – “Angel of Death”
5. More – “Traitor’s Gate”
To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com
This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
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History in Five Songs 61: The Next Van Halen
In this episode, Martin tells the tale of The Next Van Halen in these five songs
Hellanbach – “All Systems Go”
Motley Crue – “Take Me to the Top”
Vandenberg – “Ready for You”
David Lee Roth – “Elephant Gun”
Bulletboys – “Shoot the Preacher Down”
To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com
This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
30 min
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History in Five Songs 60: Give the People What ...
In episode 60 Martin 'Gives the People What They Want' with these five songs:
1. Thin Lizzy – “Cold Sweat”
2. Iggy Pop – “Easy Rider”
3. Coverdale Page – “Feeling Hot”
4. DLR Band – “Relentless”
5. Van Halen – “Bullethead”
To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com
This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
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History in Five Songs 59: Tormented by EPs
In episode 59 Martin talks about being 'Tormented by EPs' in these five songs:
1. Kim Mitchell – “Chain of Events”
2. Ratt – “Sweet Cheater”
3. Great White – “On Your Knees”
4. Queensryche – “Queen of the Ryche”
5. Mudhoney – “In ‘n’ Out of Grace”
To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com
This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
31 min
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History in Five Songs 58: Blues for Metalheads
In episode 58 Martin talks about 'Blues for Metalheads' in these five songs:
1. ZZ Top – “Precious and Grace”
2. Status Quo – "Little Lady"
3. Aerosmith – “No More No More”
4. Foghat – “Drivin’ Wheel”
5. Robin Trower – “Jack and Jill”
To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com
This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
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History in Five Songs 57: Faith No More and Com...
In episode 57 Martin talks about Faith No More and Commercialism in these five songs:
Faith No More - “Introduce Yourself”
Faith No More - “Falling to Pieces”
Faith No More - “Kindergarten”
Faith No More - “Digging the Grave”
Faith No More - “Rise of the Fall”
To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com
This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
35 min
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History in Five Songs 56: The Motörhead Family
In episode 56 Martin talks about The Motörhead Family in these five songs:
The Damned – “Liar”
Saxon – “Freeway Mad”
Girlschool – “C’mon Let’s Go”
Tank – “Blood, Guts and Beer”
Warfare – “Electric Mayhem”
To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com
This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
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History in Five Songs 55: Tom Werman and Twiste...
In episode 55 Martin talks about Tom Werman and Twisted Sister:
Cheap Trick- "Southern Girls"
Ted Nugent - "Weekend Warriors"
Motley Crue - "Looks That Kill"
Twisted Sister - "I Wanna Rock"
Dokken - "Into the Fire"
To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com
This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
38 min
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History in Five Songs 54: Heavy Metal? Not Us.
Episode 54: Heavy metal? Not us.
Led Zeppelin – “Good Times Bad Times”
Deep Purple – “Bloodsucker”
Queen – “Modern Times Rock ‘n’ Roll”
Thin Lizzy – “Bad Reputation”
Ted Nugent – “Snake Charmer”
To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com
This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
31 min
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History in Five Songs 53: Blue Album Covers
Here in ep. 53 Martin shares the story of Blue Album Covers in these five songs:
Foreigner – “Double Vision”
Van Halen – “D.O.A.”
Motörhead – “Tear Ya Down”
The Police – “Message in a Bottle”
Saxon – “Machine Gun”
To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com
This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
35 min
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History in Five Songs 52: Firing Robert Plant
In episode 52 Martin tells the of Firing Robert Plant in these five songs:
Robert Plant – “In the Mood”
Robert Plant – “Thru’ with the Two Step”
Robert Plant – “Little by Little”
Robert Plant – “Calling to You”
Page Plant – “Upon a Golden Horse”
To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com
This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
37 min
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History in Five Songs 51: Paul "Tonka" Chapman
Episode 51: Paul “Tonka” Chapman
Lone Star – “Flying in the Reel”
UFO – “No Place to Run”
UFO – “Doing It All for You”
Waysted – “Hang ‘em High”
Waysted – “Walls Fall Down”
To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com
This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
32 min