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History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff Pantheon Plus
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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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The Devolution of Sabbath Intros
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”
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Heavy Metal Duets
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”
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Golden Era Quo Intros
In Episode 255, Martin finds inspiration in the opening riffs from Status Quo's "golden era" albums.
Status Quo – “Is There a Better Way”
Status Quo – “Down Down”
Status Quo – “Big Fat Mama”
Status Quo – “Just Take Me”
Status Quo – “Little Lady”
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Goofy Riffs
In Episode 254, Martin scoffs at 'sing songy,' goofy riffs that may undermine the band's 'seriousness' or lessen his taste for the band.
Ozzy Osbourne – “Crazy Train”
Aerosmith – “Shame on You”
AC/DC – “Can’t Stand Still”
Rush – “I Think I’m Going Bald”
Thin Lizzy – “Fighting My Way Back”
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Albums That Don't Deserve the Love
In Episode 253, Martin explores albums that bands' fanbase want to intellectualize into being good (even if they're maybe not).
Queen – “The Hitman”
Black Sabbath – “Letters from Earth”
Rush – “Carnies”
Kiss – “Easy as It Seems”
The Clash – “Movers and Shakers”
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Joke About The Police
In Episode 252, Martin rebuts his friend's mockery of those people who think the Police are the best New Wave band ever (or if they're even truly New Wave)!
The Police – “Omegaman”
XTC – “Grass”
Joy Division – “A Means to an End”
Magazine – “Shot by Both Sides”
The Clash – “Last Gang in Town”
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