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 290: Two Songs in One
In Episode 290 of History in Five Songs, Martin has a look at the concept of "two songs in one," highlighting tracks from artists like The Beatles, Yes, and Judas Priest that seamlessly shift between distinct musical sections, often blending different genres or themes within a single song.
The Beatles – “Cry Baby Cry"
Yes – “I’ve Seen All Good People”
Judas Priest – “Dying to Meet You”
Van Halen – “Drop Dead Legs”
Black Sabbath – “Symptom of the Universe”
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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 289: False Endings
In Episode 289 of History in Five Songs, Martin Popoff plays with the concept of "false endings" in music, examining iconic songs that deceive listeners into thinking the track is over, only to resume with additional riffs, reprises, or unexpected shifts.
Wings – “Let ‘Em In”
Rush – “Big Money”
Pantera – “Hollow”
Manowar – “Blood of the Kings”
The Tubes – “White Punks on Dope”
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History in Five Songs Episode 288: Gillan, Rainbow, Whitesnake and the NWOBHM
In Episode 288, Martin delves into the influence of bands like Gillan, Rainbow, and Whitesnake on the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM), examining their evolution from cult favorites to guilty pleasures, with a focus on how these acts navigated mainstream success while maintaining their heavy metal integrity.
Rainbow – “Eyes of the World”
Whitesnake – “Ready an’ Willing”
Gillan – “Future Shock"
Rainbow – “Death Alley Driver”
Whitesnake – “Standing in the Shadow”
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History in Five Songs Episode 287: Where do I start?
In Episode 287, Martin wrestles with the challenging question of "where to start" when diving into a band's extensive catalog, discussing strategies like starting with the latest or best album, while also reflecting on how listener preferences, social media, and music algorithms shape the listening experience.
Judas Priest – “Giants in the Sky”
The Clash – “Clampdown”
Queen – “Don’t Stop Me Now”
The Cure – “Accuracy”
Killing Joke – “The Gathering”
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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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