History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff
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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. Additionally, Martin has penned approximately 85 books on hard rock, heavy metal, classic rock, and record collecting.
History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff
3d ago
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”
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History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff
1w ago
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”
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History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff
2w ago
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”
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History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff
3w ago
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”
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History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff
1M ago
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”
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History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff
1M ago
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”
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History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff
1M ago
In Episode 247, Martin wonders aloud about the meaning and intent of instrumental 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”
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History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff
1M ago
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”
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History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff
1M ago
In Episode 245, Martin continues 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”
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History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff
1M ago
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”
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