Episodios

  • History in Five Songs Episode 355: Looks Great on Paper

    History in Five Songs Episode 355: Looks Great on Paper
    Apr 14 2026
    In Episode 355 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin grapples albums and bands that seemed perfect on paper due to hype, reunions, image, or pedigree, but ultimately fell short of expectations, leaving a lingering sense of disappointment despite initial excitement. Warrior Soul – “The Answer” Gamma – “Darkness to Light” Uriah Heep – “No Return” Tin Machine – “Under the God” Chequered Past – “A World Gone Wild” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 m
  • History in Five Songs Episode 354: ZZ Top and Billy Idol as Doppelgangers

    History in Five Songs Episode 354: ZZ Top and Billy Idol as Doppelgangers
    Apr 7 2026
    In Episode 354 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin compares and contrasts ZZ Top and Billy Idol as unlikely “doppelgangers,” tracing how both evolved from distinct early roots into MTV-era, dance-infused rock superstars before eventually sliding into formula and diminishing returns. ZZ Top – “Balinese” Billy Idol – “Dancing with Myself” ZZ Top – “Got Me Under Pressure” Billy Idol – “The Loveless” ZZ Top – “Piece” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 m
  • History in Five Songs Episode 353: Clone Bands

    History in Five Songs Episode 353: Clone Bands
    Mar 31 2026
    In Episode 353 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin moves through prog, metal, and rock, examining how artists from Rush to AC/DC and Led Zeppelin have inspired waves of soundalike acts. These bands are sometimes criticized and sometimes celebrated for keeping beloved styles alive. Crown Lands – “Context: Fearless Pt. 1” Primal Fear – “Chainbreaker” Four Horsemen – “Nobody Said It Was Easy” Enuff Znuff – “New Thing” Galactic Cowboys – “My School” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 m
  • History in Five Songs Episode 352: The Curse of the Second Live Album

    History in Five Songs Episode 352: The Curse of the Second Live Album
    Mar 24 2026
    In Episode 352 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin explores the “curse” of second live albums, arguing that follow-ups by bands like The Who, Motörhead and Metallica often disappoint due to poor timing, diminished excitement, or messy circumstances compared to their first live releases. The Who – “Who Are You” Motörhead – “Eat the Rich” Metallica – “Fuel” Foghat – “Drivin’ Wheel” Judas Priest – “Love Bites” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 m
  • History in Five Songs Episode 351: Greatest Comeback Albums

    History in Five Songs Episode 351: Greatest Comeback Albums
    Mar 17 2026
    In Episode 351 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin traverse some of rock and metal’s greatest comeback albums, highlighting how artists rebound through critical acclaim, commercial success, adversity, or long absences. Angel Witch – “Witching Hour” Ozzy Osbourne – “Steal Way (The Night)” Uriah Heep – “Too Scared to Run” Kiss – “Young and Wasted” AC/DC – “Are You Ready” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 m
  • History in Five Songs Episode 350: Recorded in Canada

    History in Five Songs Episode 350: Recorded in Canada
    Mar 17 2026
    In Episode 350 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin explores albums recorded in Canada, highlighting how Vancouver studios like Little Mountain became a major destination for international rock bands while Toronto and other Canadian locations hosted surprisingly fewer notable recordings. AC/DC – “Fire Your Guns” Thin Lizzy – “Opium Trail” Budgie – “I’m a Faker Too” Rainbow – “Power” Rush – “Cut to the Chase” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 m
  • History in Five Songs Episode 349: Live Albums That Meant Little

    History in Five Songs Episode 349: Live Albums That Meant Little
    Mar 3 2026
    In Episode 349 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin contrasts his previous celebration of career-defining concert records by spotlighting “live albums that meant little," from messy hybrids and poorly timed releases to reputation-denting misfires that felt unnecessary, undercooked, or simply forgettable within their bands’ catalogs. Ozzy Osbourne – “Symptom of the Universe” Rolling Stones – “Twenty Flight Rock” Rainbow – “Kill the King” The Clash – “I Fought the Law” The Eagles – “The Long Run” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 m
  • History in Five Songs Episode 348: Peaked with a Live Album

    History in Five Songs Episode 348: Peaked with a Live Album
    Feb 24 2026
    In Episode 348 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin examines bands like Kiss, Foghat and others whose live albums either broke them commercially, became their bestsellers, defined their reputations, or even marked their creative peak. Kiss – “Strutter” Foghat – “Fool for the City” UFO – “Mother Mary” Pat Travers Band – “Heat in the Street” Peter Frampton – “It’s a Plain Shame” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 m