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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 77: Southern Rock by Proxy Dec 16, 2020

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In episode 77 Martin talks about Southern Rock by Proxy in these five songs:

1. Point Blank – “Rock and Roll Hideaway”

2. Little Feat – “Hate to Lose You’re Lovin’”

3. Pat Travers Band – “Gettin’ Betta”

4. Foghat – “Stone Blue”

5. Bachman-Turner Overdrive - “Gimme Your Money Please”

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History in Five Songs 76: Singer Equals Band Dec 09, 2020

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In episode 76 Martin talks about singers that are equal to their bands with these five songs:

1. Alcatrazz – “Paper Flags”

2. Yes – “It Was All We Knew”

3. Billy Squier – “Whadda You Want From Me”

4. Thin Lizzy – “It’s Getting Dangerous”

5. Alice in Chains – “So Far Under”

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History in Five Songs 75: This Album’s Too Long Dec 02, 2020

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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”

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History in Five Songs 74: Not in the Rock Hall Nov 25, 2020

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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”

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History in Five Songs 73: Crazy Ideas Nov 17, 2020

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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”

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History in Five Songs 72: Lee Kerslake and Ken Hensley Nov 10, 2020

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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”

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History in Five Songs 71: Southern Rot Nov 04, 2020

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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”

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History in Five Songs 70: Imaginos and Re Imaginos Oct 28, 2020

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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”

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History in Five Songs 69: Heaviest US Albums of the ‘70s Oct 21, 2020

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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’”

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History in Five Songs 68: Smarty Pants Metal Oct 13, 2020

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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

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