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 t...
History in Five Songs Episode 299: Punk Albums Late by a Year
In Episode 299 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin pontificates on punk albums from 1978 that were released a year later than expected, discussing how these albums reflect a more refined and thoughtful side of punk while still capturing its raw energy.
Buzzcocks – “Autonomy”
The Adverts – “No Time to Be 21”
Johnny Moped – “No One”
Generation X – “Ready Steady Go”
The Lurkers – “Shadow”
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Introducing American Masters: Creative Spark
Pantheon Media CEO Christian Swain invites you to check out the American Masters: Creative Spark podcast. It's like a front row seat to a masterclass on the creative process. We've become regular listeners, and hope you enjoy it too.
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History in Five Songs Episode 298: The Yes Solo Album Break
In Episode 298 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin delves into the solo projects of Yes members between their albums Relayer and Going for the One, discussing the emotional and musical motivations behind each member's work.
Steve Howe – “Australia"
Chris Squire – “Lucky Seven”
Alan White – “Spring – Song of Innocence”
Patrick Moraz – “Indoors”
Jon Anderson – “Flight of the Moorglade”
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History in Five Songs Episode 297: Lighter but Better?
In Episode 297 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin explores how certain bands like Rush, Cheap Trick, and The Damned, surprised him by becoming more melodic and lighter over time, finding these changes to be more appealing than their earlier, heavier work.
Rush – “The Analog Kid”
The Damned – “Grimly Fiendish”
Tygers of Pan Tang – “You Always See What You Want”
Vandenberg – “Friday Night”
Sepultura – “Cut-Throat”
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History in Five Songs Episode 296: The Last Great Pre-Metallica Albums
In Episode 296 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin explores the "last great pre-Metallica albums" from 1983, analyzing how bands like Raven and Anvil were on the cusp of pioneering heavy metal innovations just as Metallica's debut Kill 'Em All redefined the genre.
Raven – “Take It Away”
Anvil – “Motormount”
Dio – “Caught in the Middle”
Mercyful Fate – “Black Funeral”
Savatage – “On the Run”
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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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