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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 258: Greatest Band of All Time

    History in Five Songs 258: Greatest Band of All Time
    Jun 4 2024
    In Episode 258, Martin looks at the inputs that put a band into the running for the designation "Greatest Band of All Time." The Beatles – “Two of Us” Led Zeppelin – “Over the Hills and Far Away” U2 – “Seconds” Queen – “If You Can’t Beat Them” The Rolling Stones – “Too Tough” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    39 mins
  • History in Five Songs 257: The Devolution of Sabbath Intros

    History in Five Songs 257: The Devolution of Sabbath Intros
    May 28 2024
    In Episode 257, Martin posits the notion that the devolution of Black Sabbath as a band exists in parallel with their song introductions. Black Sabbath – “Scarlet Pimpernel” Black Sabbath – “The Sign of the Southern Cross” Black Sabbath – “No Stranger to Love” Black Sabbath – “Orchid” Black Sabbath – “Johnny Blade” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 mins
  • History in Five Songs 256: Heavy Metal Duets

    History in Five Songs 256: Heavy Metal Duets
    May 21 2024
    In Episode 256, Martin celebrates heavy metal duets that are collaborations between singers and some of his personal faves. Max Webster – “Battle Scar” Motorhead/Girlschool – “Please Don’t Touch” Gary Moore – “Out in the Fields” Halford – “The One You Love to Hate” Jackyl – “Locked & Loaded” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 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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