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. 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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Episodes
  • History in Five Songs Episode 282: Not Big on Title Tracks

    History in Five Songs Episode 282: Not Big on Title Tracks
    Nov 19 2024
    In Episode 282, Martin explores bands that show little interest in title tracks, who often bypass or subvert traditional title track conventions in favor of other creative approaches. Van Halen – “Could This Be Magic?” Blue Oyster Cult – “Mirrors” April Wine – “Future Tense” UFO – “No Place to Run” Led Zeppelin – “Houses of the Holy” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    38 mins
  • History in Five Songs Episode 281: Early Rush Songs About Mortality

    History in Five Songs Episode 281: Early Rush Songs About Mortality
    Nov 12 2024
    In Episode 281, Martin explores early Rush songs through the lens of mortality, focusing on lyrics from the band's first five albums that reflect themes of aging, existential reflection, and the inevitability of time passing. Rush – “Finding My Way” Rush – “Rivendell” Rush – “I Think I’m Going Bald” Rush – “2112” Rush – “A Farewell to Kings” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 mins
  • History in Five Songs Episode 280: Heaviest Canadian Albums of the ‘70s

    History in Five Songs Episode 280: Heaviest Canadian Albums of the ‘70s
    Nov 5 2024
    In Episode 280, Martin probes the heaviest Canadian albums of the 1970s, presenting a ranking based on five impactful songs from ten notable bands, highlighting the unique sound and musical evolution of Canadian rock during that era. Rush – “Working Man” Trooper – “All of the Time” Teaze – “Rockin’ with the Music” Goddo – “Let That Lizard Loose” Moxy – “Rock Baby” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 mins

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