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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 147: The Last of the First Mods Apr 19, 2022

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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”

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History in Five Songs 146: Is there a NWOBHM sound? Apr 12, 2022

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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”

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History in Five Songs 145: Bands with Angry Fans Apr 05, 2022

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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”

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History in Five Songs 144: Pub Rock Mar 29, 2022

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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”

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History in Five Songs 143: Fadeouts Mar 22, 2022

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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”

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History in Five Songs 142: Light Band Heavy Single Mar 16, 2022

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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

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History in Five Songs 141: Songs Critical of the Music Biz Mar 09, 2022

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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

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History in Five Songs 140: Favourite Requiems Mar 01, 2022

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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”

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History in Five Songs 139: The Next Def Leppard Feb 23, 2022

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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 UK Glam Feb 15, 2022

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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

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