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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 67: Eddie Van Halen Oct 07, 2020

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Rest in Peace Eddie Van Halen.

In this unscheduled episode 67, Martin talks about the legendary Eddie Van Halen and his guitar work in these five songs:

Van Halen – “Eruption”
Van Halen – “Unchained”
Van Halen – “Up for Breakfast”
Van Halen – “I’ll Wait”
Van Halen – “Loss of Control”

To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com

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History in Five Songs 66: Strictly Commercial Sep 29, 2020

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In Episode 66, Martin talks about being 'Strictly Commercial' in these five songs:

1. Genesis – “Keep It Dark”

2. Pantera – “Living Through Me (Hell’s Wrath)”

3. Grateful Dead – “France”

4. King Crimson – “Heartbeat”

5. Frank Zappa – “Charlie’s Enormous Mouth”

To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com

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History in Five Songs 65: 300th Anniversary Tour Sep 23, 2020

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In Episode 65, Martin talks about the 300th Anniversary Tour in these five songs:

1. The Allman Betts Band – “Pale Horse Rider”

2. Kiss – “Back to the Stone Age”

3. Quiet Riot – “The Devil That You Know”

4. Lynyrd Skynyrd – “Good Teacher”

5. Queensryche – “Bent”

To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com

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History in Five Songs 64: New Wave Of British Heavy Metal, or not? Sep 15, 2020

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In Episode 64, Martin asks, is it 'NWOBHM or not?' in these five songs:

1. Judas Priest – “Never Satisfied”

2. Motörhead – “I’ll Be Your Sister”

3. Gillan – “Roller”

4. Def Leppard – “On Through the Night”

5. Iron Maiden – “Sun and Steel”

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History in Five Songs 63: Bluesy Hair Metal Sep 08, 2020

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In Episode 63 Martin talks about Bluesy Hair Metal in these five songs:

1. Cinderella – “The More Things Change”

2. Badlands - “Whiskey Dust”

3. Great White – “I Want You”

4. Poison – “Bring It Home”

5. Quireboys - “Tramps and Thieves”

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History in Five Songs 62: Problem with Top New Of Wave British Heavy Metal Sep 01, 2020

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In this episode, Martin tells what the problem with top NWOBHM is in these five songs:

1. Def Leppard – “No No No”

2. Iron Maiden – “The Prisoner”

3. Quartz – “Stand Up and Fight”

4. Angel Witch – “Angel of Death”

5. More – “Traitor’s Gate”

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History in Five Songs 61: The Next Van Halen Aug 26, 2020

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In this episode, Martin tells the tale of The Next Van Halen in these five songs

Hellanbach – “All Systems Go”
Motley Crue – “Take Me to the Top”
Vandenberg – “Ready for You”
David Lee Roth – “Elephant Gun”
Bulletboys – “Shoot the Preacher Down”

To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com

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History in Five Songs 60: Give the People What They Want Aug 19, 2020

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In episode 60 Martin 'Gives the People What They Want' with these five songs:

1. Thin Lizzy – “Cold Sweat”

2. Iggy Pop – “Easy Rider”

3. Coverdale Page – “Feeling Hot”

4. DLR Band – “Relentless”

5. Van Halen – “Bullethead”

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History in Five Songs 59: Tormented by EPs Aug 11, 2020

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In episode 59 Martin talks about being 'Tormented by EPs' in these five songs:

1. Kim Mitchell – “Chain of Events”

2. Ratt – “Sweet Cheater”

3. Great White – “On Your Knees”

4. Queensryche – “Queen of the Ryche”

5. Mudhoney – “In ‘n’ Out of Grace”

To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com

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History in Five Songs 58: Blues for Metalheads Aug 04, 2020

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In episode 58 Martin talks about 'Blues for Metalheads' in these five songs:

1. ZZ Top – “Precious and Grace”

2. Status Quo – "Little Lady"

3. Aerosmith – “No More No More”

4. Foghat – “Drivin’ Wheel”

5. Robin Trower – “Jack and Jill”

To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com

This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.

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