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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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Latest Episodes:

History in Five Songs 228: Corporate Solo Albums Nov 07, 2023

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In Episode 228, Martin dives into solo albums that feel like a cash grab.

Lou Gramm – “Just Between You and Me”
Eric Martin – “These Are the Good Times”
Fee Waybill – “Saved My Life”
Kane Roberts – “Twisted”
Tommy Shaw – “Lonely School”

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History in Five Songs 227: Inspired by New York City Oct 31, 2023

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In Episode 227, Martin explores songs inspired by the Big Apple, New York City.

Lou Reed – “Dirty Blvd.”
Rolling Stones – “Shattered”
Dictators – “Avenue A”
King Crimson – “Neurotica”
Dead Boys – “Son of Sam”

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History in Five Songs 226: The Bruce Springsteen Family Oct 24, 2023

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In Episode 226, Martin explores artists who touch upon Bruce's world and influences.

Thin Lizzy – “Having a Good Time”
Bob Seger – “Feel Like a Number”
UFO – “Back into My Life”
John Mellencamp – “I Ain’t Ever Satisfied”
Graham Parker – “Endless Night”

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History in Five Songs 225: Heaviest '70s Live Albums Oct 17, 2023

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In Episode 225, Martin mulls over the heaviest live albums from the 1970s.

Rush – “Something for Nothing”
Scorpions – “Dark Lady”
UFO – “Mother Mary”
Ted Nugent – “Gonzo”
Judas Priest – “Genocide”

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History in Five Songs 224: Sequencing Oct 10, 2023

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In Episode 224, Martin addresses albums that suffer from poor track ordering.

Van Halen – “You’re No Good”
Judas Priest – “Don’t Go”
Rush – “Limelight”
Aerosmith – “Kings and Queens”
Led Zeppelin – “The Ocean”

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History in Five Songs 223: Bands Rarely Copied. But Not Never. Oct 03, 2023

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In Episode 223, Martin explores bands that are hardly ever copied... except for when they are.

Starcastle – “Elliptical Seasons”
Blue Öyster Cult – “Baby Ice Dog”
Spider – “The Morning After the Night Before”
Tiles – “Beneath the Surface”
Highway Chile – “Handing You Over”

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History in Five Songs 222: Recalled Reactions: Big Debut Albums Sep 26, 2023

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In Episode 222, Martin recalls his reactions to big debut albums of the mid-late '70s and early '80s.

Ramones – “Chain Saw”
Motörhead – “Lost Johnny”
Van Halen – “Atomic Punk”
Iron Maiden – “Running Free”
Ozzy Osbourne – “Revelation (Mother Earth)”

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History in Five Songs 221: Recalled Reactions from 1976 Sep 19, 2023

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In Episode 221, Martin recalls his 13 year old self's reaction to new releases from a banner year of music.

Black Sabbath – “You Won’t Change Me”
Aerosmith – “Lick and a Promise”
Thin Lizzy – “Massacre”
Judas Priest – “Island of Domination”
Boston – “Hitch a Ride”

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History in Five Songs 220: Hair Metal Skips by ‘70s Bands Sep 12, 2023

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In Episode 220, Martin looks at bands that 'basically' skipped the hair metal route.

Motörhead – “Stand”
Deep Purple – “Too Much Is Not Enough”
Black Sabbath – “Angry Heart”
AC/DC – “Meanstreak”
Rush – “Lock and Key”

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History in Five Songs 219: Hair Metal Fails by ‘70s Bands Sep 05, 2023

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In Episode 219, Martin. delves into '70s bands that didn't get the hair metal thing quite right.

Triumph – “Hooked on You”
Saxon – “We Came Here to Rock”
Uriah Heep – “Rich Kid”
Blue Öyster Cult – “Shadow Warrior”
Molly Hatchet – “Stone in Your Heart”

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