History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff

In Episode 217, Martin explores albums which share characteristics with each of the Police's five studio albums. Riot – “Angel” Graham Parker – “Discovering Japan” XTC – “One of the Millions” Rush – “Between the Wheels” Robert Plant – “Dance on My Own” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 216, Martin explores what makes an instrumental improve and elevate a song. Def Leppard – “Switch 625” Eno – “Sombre Reptiles” Rush – “Leave That Thing Alone” Led Zeppelin – “Moby Dick” Black Sabbath – “Don’t Start (Too Late)” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 215, Martin blabs about song titles that don't do the songs any favors. Gun – “Race with the Devil” Savatage – “Twisted Little Sister” AC/DC – “Got Some Rock & Roll Thunder” Led Zeppelin – “D’yer Mak’er” Deep Purple – “One Night in Vegas” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 214, Martin rhapsodizes on bands' riff-heavy masterpieces. Black Sabbath – “Iron Man” The Stooges – “I Wanna Be Your Dog” Accept – “Balls to the Wall” Metallica – “Enter Sandman” UFO – “Rock Bottom” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 212, Martin pontificates on albums that cannot be unheard. Roger Waters – “The Last Refugee” Judas Priest – “Love You to Death” Genesis – “Silver Rainbow” Mötley Crüe – “Five Years Dead” Pat Travers Band – “Makin’ Magic” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 212, Martin explores the (arguably) most "dangerous" position in the band. Whitesnake – “Trouble Is Your Middle Name” The Beatles – “Birthday” Pink Floyd – “Remember a Day” Queen – “Fat Bottomed Girls” Deep Purple – “One Night in Vegas” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here is Episode 211, in which Martin explores the pros and cons of bands with diverse styles. Nazareth – “No Mean Monster” Trooper – “3 Dressed Up as a 9” April Wine – “Forever for Now” Led Zeppelin – “Black Country Woman” Queen – “Fun It” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here is Episode 210, in which Martin delves into the points of comparison between two of foremost bands of the '70s, Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath. Led Zeppelin – “Dazed and Confused” Black Sabbath – “Paranoid” Led Zeppelin – “In My Time of Dying” Black Sabbath – “Gypsy” Led Zeppelin – “In the Evening” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here is episode 209, in which Martin compares and contrasts the career paths and musical output of UFO and Thin Lizzy. Thin Lizzy – “Chatting Today” UFO – “Oh My” Bruce Springsteen UFO – “Getting’ Ready” Thin Lizzy – “No One Told Him” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here is Episode 208, in which Martin delves into bands that 'successfully' stepped into a more 'poppy' lane. Golden Earring – “D Light” Tygers of Pan Tang – “Paris by Air” Blue Oyster Cult – “Fireworks” Captain Beefheart – “Observatory Crest” Black ‘n Blue – “Stop the Lightning” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here is episode 207, in which Martin discusses songs which were written to honor 'fallen' grunge icons. Alice in Chains – “Would?” R.E.M. – “Let Me In” Black Label Society – “Layne” 7 Year Bitch – “M.I.A.” Sarah McLachlan – “Angel” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here is Episode 206, in which Martin puts a spotlight on bands that put a new wave spin on their music. Queen – “Staying Power” Teaze – “That Kind of Girl” Genesis – “Abacab” Alice Cooper – “Aspirin Damage” Blue Oyster Cult – “Veins” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here is Episode 205, in which Martin highlights rock stars who have been on three different classic albums by three different bands. Thin Lizzy – “This Is the One” Black Sabbath – “Falling Off the Edge of the World” The Damned – “I Just Can’t Be Happy Today” The Michael Schenker Group – “Samurai” Dio – “Invisible” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here is Episode 204, in which Martin discusses songs that "stand out" from the rest of the album and may be hard to rate. The Beatles – “Revolution 9” Deep Purple – “Bludsucker” Kiss – “Then She Kissed Me” Queen – “Under Pressure” Black Sabbath – “Orchid” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here is Episode 203, in which Martin reflects on "gummed down" bands making critically acclaimed, brightly produced albums that are musically superior to the norm of their catalog. Kiss – “Great Expectations” Saxon – “Warrior” Van Halen – “The Dream Is Over” W.A.S.P. – “The Neutron Bomber” The Clash – “The Card Cheat” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here is Episode 202, in which Martin discusses the criteria for a good ballad and who is qualified to make 'em. Kim Mitchell – “All We Are” Judas Priest – “Beyond the Realms of Death” Blue Öyster Cult – “I Love the Night” Aerosmith – “Home Tonight” Steve Hackett – “Til These Eyes” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here in Ep. 201, Martin celebrates his birthday and bands you have to qualify for (and to) your friends. Kim Mitchell – “Time to Stay” Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow – “Stand and Fight” Yngwie Malmsteen’s Rising Force – “Far Beyond the Sun” Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe – “Brother of Mine” Mudhoney – “No One Has” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

200: Triple Anniversary Show Led Zeppelin – “Black Dog” Nazareth – “Razamanaz” Judas Priest – “Island of Domination” Kiss – “Shout It Out Loud” Aerosmith – “Sick as a Dog” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here in episode 199 Martin wonders "Why is this depressing?" The Doors – “Strange Days” Black Sabbath – “Under the Sun" Blood, Sweat & Tears – “Spinning Wheel” Uriah Heep – “Sweet Freedom” Pixies – “Wave of Mutilation” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In episode 198 Martin explains what the '"Heavy Metal Gallop' is! The Amboy Dukes – “Journey to the Centre of the Mind” Nazareth – “This Flight Tonight” Kate Bush – “Running Up That Hill” Dio – “Holy Diver” Iron Maiden – “Killers” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In episode 197, Martin asks the question Why did these 5 artist's go solo? David Lee Roth – “Big Trouble” Steve Vai – “The Attitude Song” Joe Strummer & the Mescaleros – “Johnny Appleseed” Dio – “Don’t Talk to Strangers” John Waite – “Desperate Love” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Martin lays out the top five slow songs from these bands Black Sabbath – “Black Sabbath” AC/DC – “For Those About to Rock” Max Webster – “Battle Scar” Dio – “Lock Up the Wolves” Scorpions – “Animal Magnetism” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paying Your Dues Black Sabbath – “Hand of Doom” Van Halen – “On Fire” Rush – “Best I Can” The Clash – “Safe European Home” Starz – “Subway Terror” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Which five bands had some really 'Bad Drum Sounds'? Cheap Trick – “Dream Police” Black Sabbath – “Digital Bitch” Paul McCartney and Wings – “Band on the Run" Husker Du – “These Important Years” King Diamond – “Welcome Home” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Which five bands bring 'Good Drum Sounds?' Led Zeppelin – “In the Evening” Saxon – “Warrior” Queen – “Fat Bottomed Girls” U.K. – “In the Dead of Night” Genesis – “Abacab” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices