Ranked #1
History in Five Songs 215: Song Title Non-Starters
History in Five Songs 215: Song Title Non-Starters
In Episode 215, Martin blabs about song titles that don't do the songs any favors. Gun – “Race with the Devil” Savatage ... Read more
8 Aug 2023
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44mins
Ranked #2
History in Five Songs 214: This Band's "Smoke on the Water"
History in Five Songs 214: This Band's "Smoke on the Water"
In Episode 214, Martin rhapsodizes on bands' riff-heavy masterpieces. Black Sabbath – “Iron Man” The Stooges – “I Wanna ... Read more
1 Aug 2023
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36mins
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Ranked #3
History in Five Songs 213: I can't unhear that.
History in Five Songs 213: I can't unhear that.
In Episode 212, Martin pontificates on albums that cannot be unheard. Roger Waters – “The Last Refugee” Judas Priest – “... Read more
25 Jul 2023
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40mins
Ranked #4
History in Five Songs 212: Drummers. Who's left?
History in Five Songs 212: Drummers. Who's left?
In Episode 212, Martin explores the (arguably) most "dangerous" position in the band. Whitesnake – “Trouble Is Your Midd... Read more
18 Jul 2023
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37mins
Ranked #5
History in Five Songs 211: What's the point of this band?
History in Five Songs 211: What's the point of this band?
Here is Episode 211, in which Martin explores the pros and cons of bands with diverse styles. Nazareth – “No Mean Monste... Read more
11 Jul 2023
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35mins
Ranked #6
History in Five Songs 210: Zeppelin and Sabbath as Doppelgangers
History in Five Songs 210: Zeppelin and Sabbath as Doppelgangers
Here is Episode 210, in which Martin delves into the points of comparison between two of foremost bands of the '70s, Led... Read more
4 Jul 2023
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36mins
Ranked #7
History in Five Songs 209: UFO and Thin Lizzy as Doppelgangers
History in Five Songs 209: UFO and Thin Lizzy as Doppelgangers
Here is episode 209, in which Martin compares and contrasts the career paths and musical output of UFO and Thin Lizzy. T... Read more
27 Jun 2023
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35mins
Ranked #8
History in Five Songs 208: Glad They Went Poppy
History in Five Songs 208: Glad They Went Poppy
Here is Episode 208, in which Martin delves into bands that 'successfully' stepped into a more 'poppy' lane. Golden Earr... Read more
20 Jun 2023
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39mins
Ranked #9
History in Five Songs 207: Grunge Requiems
History in Five Songs 207: Grunge Requiems
Here is episode 207, in which Martin discusses songs which were written to honor 'fallen' grunge icons. Alice in Chains ... Read more
13 Jun 2023
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36mins
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History in Five Songs 206: Bands That Went New Wave
History in Five Songs 206: Bands That Went New Wave
Here is Episode 206, in which Martin puts a spotlight on bands that put a new wave spin on their music. Queen – “Staying... Read more
6 Jun 2023
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37mins