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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

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34:39

History in Five Songs 263: Genesis and the Worst...

History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff ·

2024/07/09

In Episode 263, Martin gets tangential and melts your brain talking about Genesis' shelved concept album about the worst year in history, 536 A.D.Genesis – “The Supernatural Anaesthetist” Genesis – “Visions of Angels” Genesis – “Mad Man Moon” Genesis – “Snowbound” Genesis – “Squonk” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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37:00

History in Five Songs 262: Shocker: The Old Bands...

History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff ·

2024/07/02

In Episode 262, Martin makes the bold claim that the 'old bands' invented hair metal.Helix – “Heavy Metal Love” Scorpions – “Big City Nights” Ted Nugent – “No, No, No” Y&T – “Don’t Wanna Lose” Judas Priest – “Devil’s Child” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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39:12

History in Five Songs 261: AC/DC, Alice in Chains and...

History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff ·

2024/06/25

In Episode 261, Martin explores the relationship between the "Big Four" of thrash metal and the bands they influenced (and were influenced by).AC/DC – “Fire Your Guns” Alice in Chains – “We Die Young” Anthrax – “Black Lodge” Megadeth – “Addicted to Chaos” Metallica – “Where the Wild Things Are” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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39:53

History in Five Songs 260: The Battle of 1976

History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff ·

2024/06/18

In Episode 260, Martin ponders who the 'coolest' band of spring 1976 may have been. Kiss – “King of the Night Time World” Led Zeppelin – “Candy Store Rock” Rainbow – “Run with the Wolf” Aerosmith – “Lick and a Promise” Judas Priest – “Genocide” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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38:11

History in Five Songs 259: That Jukebox in Your Head

History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff ·

2024/06/11

In Episode 259, Martin gets inside your head with songs that once heard become earworms and maybe even the soundtrack of our lives.Queen – “It’s Late” Accept – “Aiming High” Deep Purple – “Maybe I’m a Leo” Blue Oyster Cult – “Dominance and Submission” Europe – “The Final Countdown” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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39:11

History in Five Songs 258: Greatest Band of All Time

History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff ·

2024/06/04

In Episode 258, Martin looks at the inputs that put a band into the running for the designation "Greatest Band of All Time."The Beatles – “Two of Us” Led Zeppelin – “Over the Hills and Far Away” U2 – “Seconds” Queen – “If You Can’t Beat Them” The Rolling Stones – “Too Tough” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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34:31

History in Five Songs 257: The Devolution of Sabbath...

History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff ·

2024/05/28

In Episode 257, Martin posits the notion that the devolution of Black Sabbath as a band exists in parallel with their song introductions. Black Sabbath – “Scarlet Pimpernel” Black Sabbath – “The Sign of the Southern Cross” Black Sabbath – “No Stranger to Love” Black Sabbath – “Orchid” Black Sabbath – “Johnny Blade” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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34:31

History in Five Songs 257: The Devolution of Sabbath...

History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff ·

2024/05/28

In Episode 257, Martin posits the notion that the devolution of Black Sabbath as a band exists in parallel with their song introductions.Black Sabbath – “Scarlet Pimpernel” Black Sabbath – “The Sign of the Southern Cross” Black Sabbath – “No Stranger to Love” Black Sabbath – “Orchid” Black Sabbath – “Johnny Blade” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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34:24

History in Five Songs 256: Heavy Metal Duets

History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff ·

2024/05/21

In Episode 256, Martin celebrates heavy metal duets that are collaborations between singers and some of his personal faves.Max Webster – “Battle Scar” Motorhead/Girlschool – “Please Don’t Touch” Gary Moore – “Out in the Fields” Halford – “The One You Love to Hate” Jackyl – “Locked & Loaded” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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32:31

History in Five Songs 255: Golden Era Quo Intros

History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff ·

2024/05/14

In Episode 255, Martin finds inspiration in the opening riffs from Status Quo's "golden era" albums. Status Quo – “Is There a Better Way” Status Quo – “Down Down” Status Quo – “Big Fat Mama” Status Quo – “Just Take Me” Status Quo – “Little Lady” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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37:44

History in Five Songs 254: Goofy Riffs

History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff ·

2024/05/07

In Episode 254, Martin scoffs at 'sing songy,' goofy riffs that may undermine the band's 'seriousness' or lessen his taste for the band. Ozzy Osbourne – “Crazy Train” Aerosmith – “Shame on You” AC/DC – “Can’t Stand Still” Rush – “I Think I’m Going Bald” Thin Lizzy – “Fighting My Way Back” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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40:30

History in Five Songs 253: Albums That Don't Deserve...

History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff ·

2024/04/30

In Episode 253, Martin explores albums that bands' fanbase want to intellectualize into being good (even if they're maybe not).Queen – “The Hitman” Black Sabbath – “Letters from Earth” Rush – “Carnies” Kiss – “Easy as It Seems” The Clash – “Movers and Shakers” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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40:00

History in Five Songs 252: Joke About The Police

History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff ·

2024/04/23

In Episode 252, Martin rebuts his friend's mockery of those people who think the Police are the best New Wave band ever (or if they're even truly New Wave)! The Police – “Omegaman” XTC – “Grass” Joy Division – “A Means to an End” Magazine – “Shot by Both Sides” The Clash – “Last Gang in Town” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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36:36

History in Five Songs 251: Barely Written Songs

History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff ·

2024/04/16

In Episode 251, Martin complains about 'lazy' songwriting and 'underwritten' songs.AC/DC – “There’s Gonna Be Some Rockin’” Van Halen – “Source of Infection” Deep Purple – “Never Before” Ted Nugent – “Backstrap Fever” Thin Lizzy – “Are You Ready” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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40:55

History in Five Songs 250: Their Future in One Song

History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff ·

2024/04/09

In Episode 250, Martin ponders the question "when has a band 'found' their future sound in one song/album?"Ted Nugent’s Amboy Dukes – “Living in the Woods” Rolling Stones – “If You Can’t Rock Me” Rush – “Anthem” Scorpions – “In Trance” The Saints – “Memories Are Made of This” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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34:58

History in Five Songs 249: First Person Perspectives

History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff ·

2024/04/02

In Episode 249, Martin pays homage to Black Sabbath's song "I" and explores some "self centered" songs.Thin Lizzy – “Soldier of Fortune” Blue Oyster Cult – “Flaming Telepaths” The Damned – “These Hands” Iron Maiden – “Running Free” Black Sabbath – “Trashed” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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36:02

History in Five Songs 248: Metal History in First Verses

History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff ·

2024/03/26

In Episode 248, Martin dissects the first verse of the first track of some seminal metal gods.Jimi Hendrix Experience – “Purple Haze” Montrose – “Rock the Nation” Judas Priest – “One for the Road” Diamond Head – “Lightning to the Nations” Metallica – “Hit the Lights” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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39:03

History in Five Songs 247: Wrapping Up the Album

History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff ·

2024/03/19

In Episode 247, Martin wonders aloud about the meaning and intent of tracks that wrap up albums.Rush – “La Villa Strangiatto” Slayer – “Raining Blood” Black Sabbath – “Lonely Is the Word” Van Halen – “Happy Trails” Queen – “More of That Jazz” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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37:37

History in Five Songs 246: Covers on Debuts

History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff ·

2024/03/12

In Episode 246, Martin explores the whys and hows of band who included cover songs on their debut album.38 Special – “Around and Around” Winger – “Purple Haze” Kiss – “Kissin’ Time” Great White – “Substitute” Cheap Trick – “Speak Now or Forever Hold Your Peace” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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40:50

History in Five Songs 245: Ancient Zeppelin Reviews...

History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff ·

2024/03/05

In Episode 245, Martin continue his dive into artists who are compared and contrasted to the mighty Zep in reviews of their albums.Black Sabbath – “Laguna Sunrise” The Who – “How Many Friends” Yes – “Sound Chaser” Electric Light Orchestra – “Last Train to London” Status Quo – “Too Far Gone” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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