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 158: Songs About Radio
Martin lays out the top five Songs About Radio:
ZZ Top – “Heard It on the X”
Rush – “The Spirit of Radio”
Roger Waters – “Radio Waves”
Kinks – “Around the Dial”
Roxy Music – “Oh Yeah”
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History in Five Songs 157: Solo Albums from Dru...
In show 157, Martin gets into the top 5 Solo Albums from Drummers!
Klark Kent – “Away from Home”
Jerry Gaskill – “Sandy”
Roger Taylor – “Airheads”
Bruford – “Back to the Beginning”
Bill Ward – “Ashes”
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History in Five Songs Ep. 156: When Thrash Slow...
Here in episode 156, Martin details When Thrash Slowed Down
Slayer – “Read Between the Lies”
Pantera – “Psycho Holiday”
Megadeth – “Architecture of Aggression”
Exodus – “One Foot in the Grave”
Anthrax – “Invisible”
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History in Five Songs 155: The 'It' Band
In episode 155 Martin tells us about The “It” Band1. The Clash – “The Card Cheat” 2. Bruce Springsteen – “Downbound Train"3. U2 – “In God’s Country” 4. Pearl Jam – “Rearviewmirror”5. Suede – “So Young”
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Episode 154: How Heavy Can It Get?
Here is ep 154 Martin asks the question 'How heavy can it get?'
Pantera – “Strength Beyond Strength”
Emperor – “Thus Spake the Nightspirit”
Slipknot – “The Heretic Anthem”
Ahab – “The Giant”
Gojira – “Another World”
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 153: No Top End
In episode 153, Martin talks about No Top End with these five songs:
1. Budgie- "Rocking Man"
2. Rush- "The Trees"
3. Blue Oyster Cult- "Tattoo Vampire"
4. KISS – "Parasite"
5. Aerosmith- "Magic Touch"
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 152: No Bottom End
In episode 152, Martin talks about No Bottom End with these five songs:
1. Iggy and the Stooges – “Death Trip”
2. Judas Priest – “Sinner”
3. Thin Lizzy – “Warrior”
4. Yes – “Release, Release”
5. Rush – “Lock and Key”
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 151: Senior Singer Report...
In episode 151, Martin talks about Senior Singer Report Card with these five songs:
1. Teaze – “Boys Nite Out”
2. The Who – “Detour”
3. Iron Maiden – “El Dorado”
4. Jethro Tull – “The Betrayal of Joshua Kynde”
5. Van Halen – “Bullethead”
To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com
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36 min
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History in Five Songs 150: Proto-Progressive Metal
In episode 150, Martin talks about Proto-Progressive Metal with these five songs:
1. Jimi Hendrix Experience – “I Don’t Live Today”
2. Led Zeppelin – "Good Times Bad Times"
3. The Who – “Amazing Journey”
4. Black Sabbath – “Wicked World”
5. King Crimson – “Pictures of a City”
To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com
This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
31 min
135
History in Five Songs 149: Guest Female Voices
In episode 149, Martin talks about Guest Female Voices with these five songs:
1. The Tubes – “Prime Time”
2. Peter Gabriel – “Games Without Frontiers”
3. Led Zeppelin – “The Battle of Evermore”
4. Rush – “Time Stand Still”
5. Pink Floyd – “The Great Gig in the Sky”
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 148: The First Great Prod...
In episode 148, Martin talks about The First Great Productions with these five songs:
1. Uriah Heep – “Tears in My Eyes”
2. Genesis – “Harold the Barrel”
3. Deep Purple – “Highway Star”
4. Pink Floyd – “Brain Damage”
5. Montrose – “Space Station #5”
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 147: The Last of the Firs...
In episode 147, Martin talks about The Last of the First Mods with these five songs:
1. The High Numbers – “Zoot Suit”
2. The Rolling Stones – “Time Is on My Side”
3. The Who – “My Generation”
4. The Small Faces – “My Mind’s Eye”
5. The Kinks – “David Watts”
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 146: Is there a NWOBHM so...
In episode 146, Martin asks, Is there a NWOBHM sound? with these five songs:
1. Def Leppard – “It Could Be You”
2. Saxon – “To Hell and Back Again”
3. Tygers of Pan Tang – “Tyger Bay”
4. Iron Maiden – “Invaders”
5. Grim Reaper – “Run for Your Life”
To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com
This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
36 min
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History in Five Songs 145: Bands with Angry Fans
In episode 145, Martin talks about Bands with Angry Fans with these five songs:
1. Queensryche – “I Am I”
2. Motley Crue – “Poison Apples”
3. Iron Maiden – “Speed of Light”
4. Kiss – “Spit”
5. Led Zeppelin – “Celebration Day”
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 144: Pub Rock
In episode 144, Martin talks about Pub Rock with these five songs:
1. Eggs Over Easy – “The Factory”
2. Kilburn & the High Roads – “The Badger & the Rabbit”
3. Graham Parker – “Back to Schooldays”
4. Dr. Feelgood – “One Weekend”
5. Eddie & the Hot Rods – “Quit This Town”
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 143: Fadeouts
In episode 143, Martin talks about Fadeouts with these five songs:
1. Dio – “Killing the Dragon”
2. The Clash – “Safe European Home”
3. Blue Oyster Cult – “Blade Blade”
4. Thin Lizzy – “Black Rose”
5. Black Sabbath – “Children of the Grave”
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 142: Light Band Heavy Single
In episode 142, Martin talks about Light Band Heavy Single with these five songs:
1. Heart – “Little Queen”
2. Sammy Hagar – “Heavy Metal”
3. Yes – “Hold On”
4. Brownsville Station – “Smokin’ in the Boys Room”
5. Beatles – “Helter Skelter”
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 141: Songs Critical of th...
In episode 141, Martin talks about Songs Critical of the Music Biz with these five songs:
1. The Clash – “Capital Radio”
2. Black Sabbath – “The Writ”
3. Sex Pistols – “EMI”
4. Pantera – “War Nerve”
5. Gary Moore – “Led Clones”
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 140: Favourite Requiems
In episode 140, Martin talks about Favourite Requiems with these five songs:
1. Philip Lynott – “King’s Call”
2. Santers – “Shot Down in Flames”
3. The Cult – “Sacred Life”
4. Alice Cooper – “Desperado”
5. Pink Floyd – “Brain Damage”
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 139: The Next Def Leppard
In episode 139, Martin talks about The Next Def Leppard with these five songs:
Highway Chile – “Handing You Over”
Heavy Pettin’ – “Love on the Run”
220V – “Beat of a Heart”
Black ‘n Blue – “Rockin’ on Heaven’s Door”
Tesla – “Freedom Slaves”
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History in Five Songs 138: The US Response to U...
In episode 138, Martin talks about The US Response to UK Glam with these five songs:
1. Alice Cooper – “Be My Lover”
2. Lou Reed – “Vicious”
3. Jobriath – “World Without End”
4. New York Dolls – “Bad Girl”
5. Twisted Sister – “Under the Blade”
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 137: Glam Rock
In episode 137, Martin talks about Glam Rock with these five songs:
1. David Bowie – “Starman”
2. Slade – “How D’You Ride”
3. Roxy Music – “Do the Strand”
4. Mott the Hoople – “Drivin’ Sister”
5. Sweet – “Set Me Free”
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 136: The Shadow Album
In episode 136, Martin talks about The Shadow Album with these five songs:
1. Vince Neil – “Sister of Pain”
2. Dio – “Blood from a Stone”
3. The Explorers – “Lorelei”
4. Page Plant – “Shining in the Light”
5. Halford – “Temptation”
To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com
This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
34 min
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History in Five Songs 135: Early Mutt Lange
In episode 135, Martin talks about Early Mutt Lange with these five songs:
1. City Boy – “Momma’s Boy”
2. Boomtown Rats – “Mary of the 4th Form”
3. Savoy Brown – “Spirit High”
4. City Boy – “Machines”
5. AC/DC – “Girls Got Rhythm”
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 134: Drum Flourishes
In episode 134, Martin talks about Drum Flourishes with these five songs:
1. Led Zeppelin – “Rock and Roll”
2. Dio – “Straight Through the Heart”
3. Iron Maiden – “Where Eagles Dare”
4. Ozzy Osbourne – “Over the Mountain”
5. Y&T – “Open Fire”
To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com
This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
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