History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff

By: Pantheon Media
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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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  • History in Five Songs 268: UFO Spotted Over the NWOBHM

    History in Five Songs 268: UFO Spotted Over the NWOBHM
    Aug 13 2024
    In Episode 268, Martin discusses the various ways UFO and the band members work their way through the new wave of British heavy metal. Twisted Sister – “Tear It Loose” Fastway – “Another Day” UFO – “We Belong to the Night” Michael Schenker Group – “Let Sleeping Dogs Lie” Waysted – “Night of the Wolf” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    38 mins
  • History in Five Songs 267: Locating the Rolling Stones Sound

    History in Five Songs 267: Locating the Rolling Stones Sound
    Aug 6 2024
    In Episode 267, Martin discerns just when the Rolling Stones locked in the sound they became famous for. The Rolling Stones – “Can’t You Hear Me Knockin’” The Rolling Stones – “If You Can’t Rock Me” The Rolling Stones – “Lies” The Rolling Stones – “Had It with You” The Rolling Stones – “I Go Wild” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 mins
  • History in Five Songs 266: Is Black Sabbath progressive metal?

    History in Five Songs 266: Is Black Sabbath progressive metal?
    Jul 30 2024
    In Episode 266, Martin wonders aloud if any of Black Sabbath's catalog constitutes progressive metal. Black Sabbath – “Under the Sun” Black Sabbath – “Spiral Architect” Black Sabbath – “Megalomania” Black Sabbath – “Into the Void” Black Sabbath – “Supertzar” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 mins
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cool stuff.

I was absolutely convinced that Whitesnake was going to get an honorable mention. Cool list man. Great to hear someone give Brian Howe some love.

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Professor Popoff

Love hearing this guy talk about music.Discovered him on a YouTube channel called Sea Of Tranquility.He is a regular guest on there.Was hoping to find his book about Blue Oyster Cult on here but this show will keep me occupied for awhile.

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