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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. Butt... Read more

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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

44mins

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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

36mins

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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

40mins

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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

37mins

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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

35mins

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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

36mins

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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

35mins

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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

39mins

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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

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

37mins

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