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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 208: Glad They Went Poppy Jun 20, 2023

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Here is Episode 208, in which Martin delves into bands that 'successfully' stepped into a more 'poppy' lane.

Golden Earring – “D Light”
Tygers of Pan Tang – “Paris by Air”
Blue Oyster Cult – “Fireworks”
Captain Beefheart – “Observatory Crest”
Black ‘n Blue – “Stop the Lightning”

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History in Five Songs 207: Grunge Requiems Jun 13, 2023

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Here is episode 207, in which Martin discusses songs which were written to honor 'fallen' grunge icons.

Alice in Chains – “Would?”
R.E.M. – “Let Me In”
Black Label Society – “Layne”
7 Year Bitch – “M.I.A.”
Sarah McLachlan – “Angel”

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History in Five Songs 206: Bands That Went New Wave Jun 06, 2023

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Here is Episode 206, in which Martin puts a spotlight on bands that put a new wave spin on their music.

Queen – “Staying Power”
Teaze – “That Kind of Girl”
Genesis – “Abacab”
Alice Cooper – “Aspirin Damage”
Blue Oyster Cult – “Veins”

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History in Five Songs 205: Triple Crown Rockers May 30, 2023

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Here is Episode 205, in which Martin highlights rock stars who have been on three different classic albums by three different bands.

Thin Lizzy – “This Is the One”
Black Sabbath – “Falling Off the Edge of the World”
The Damned – “I Just Can’t Be Happy Today”
The Michael Schenker Group – “Samurai”
Dio – “Invisible”

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History in Five Songs 204: But for That One Song May 23, 2023

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Here is Episode 204, in which Martin discusses songs that "stand out" from the rest of the album and may be hard to rate.

The Beatles – “Revolution 9”
Deep Purple – “Bludsucker”
Kiss – “Then She Kissed Me”
Queen – “Under Pressure”
Black Sabbath – “Orchid”

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History in Five Songs 203: Bands Get Smart May 16, 2023

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Here is Episode 203, in which Martin reflects on "gummed down" bands making critically acclaimed, brightly produced albums that are musically superior to the norm of their catalog.

Kiss – “Great Expectations”
Saxon – “Warrior”
Van Halen – “The Dream Is Over”
W.A.S.P. – “The Neutron Bomber”
The Clash – “The Card Cheat”

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History in Five Songs 202: The Ballad May 10, 2023

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Here is Episode 202, in which Martin discusses the criteria for a good ballad and who is qualified to make 'em.

Kim Mitchell – “All We Are”
Judas Priest – “Beyond the Realms of Death”
Blue Öyster Cult – “I Love the Night”
Aerosmith – “Home Tonight”
Steve Hackett – “Til These Eyes”

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History in Five Songs 201: Asterisk Albums May 02, 2023

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Here in Ep. 201, Martin celebrates his birthday and bands you have to qualify for (and to) your friends.

Kim Mitchell – “Time to Stay”
Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow – “Stand and Fight”
Yngwie Malmsteen’s Rising Force – “Far Beyond the Sun”
Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe – “Brother of Mine”
Mudhoney – “No One Has”

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History in Five Songs 200: Triple Anniversary Show Apr 26, 2023

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200: Triple Anniversary Show

Led Zeppelin – “Black Dog”
Nazareth – “Razamanaz”
Judas Priest – “Island of Domination”
Kiss – “Shout It Out Loud”
Aerosmith – “Sick as a Dog”

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History in Five Songs 199: Why is This Depressing? Apr 18, 2023

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Here in episode 199 Martin wonders "Why is this depressing?"

The Doors – “Strange Days”
Black Sabbath – “Under the Sun"
Blood, Sweat & Tears – “Spinning Wheel”
Uriah Heep – “Sweet Freedom”
Pixies – “Wave of Mutilation”

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