History in Five Songs 225: Heaviest '70s Live Albums
In Episode 225, Martin mulls over the heaviest live albums from the 1970s. Rush – “Something for Nothing” Scorpions – “Dark Lady” UFO – “Mother Mary” Ted Nugent – “Gonzo” Judas Priest – “Genocide...
17 Okt 202339min
History in Five Songs 224: Sequencing
In Episode 224, Martin addresses albums that suffer from poor track ordering. Van Halen – “You’re No Good” Judas Priest – “Don’t Go” Rush – “Limelight” Aerosmith – “Kings and Queens” Led Zeppelin...
10 Okt 202335min
History in Five Songs 223: Bands Rarely Copied. But Not Never.
In Episode 223, Martin explores bands that are hardly ever copied... except for when they are. Starcastle – “Elliptical Seasons” Blue Öyster Cult – “Baby Ice Dog” Spider – “The Morning After the Ni...
3 Okt 202336min
History in Five Songs 222: Recalled Reactions: Big Debut Albums
In Episode 222, Martin recalls his reactions to big debut albums of the mid-late '70s and early '80s. Ramones – “Chain Saw” Motörhead – “Lost Johnny” Van Halen – “Atomic Punk” Iron Maiden – “Runni...
26 Sep 202342min
History in Five Songs 221: Recalled Reactions from 1976
In Episode 221, Martin recalls his 13 year old self's reaction to new releases from a banner year of music. Black Sabbath – “You Won’t Change Me” Aerosmith – “Lick and a Promise” Thin Lizzy – “Mass...
19 Sep 202341min
History in Five Songs 220: Hair Metal Skips by ‘70s Bands
In Episode 220, Martin looks at bands that 'basically' skipped the hair metal route. Motörhead – “Stand” Deep Purple – “Too Much Is Not Enough” Black Sabbath – “Angry Heart” AC/DC – “Meanstreak” ...
12 Sep 202342min
History in Five Songs 219: Hair Metal Fails by ‘70s Bands
In Episode 219, Martin. delves into '70s bands that didn't get the hair metal thing quite right. Triumph – “Hooked on You” Saxon – “We Came Here to Rock” Uriah Heep – “Rich Kid” Blue Öyster Cult –...
5 Sep 202338min
History in Five Songs 218: Hair Metal Wins by ‘70s Bands
In Episode 218, Martin explore bands that came of age in the '70s and their forays into hair metal. Alice Cooper – “Hurricane Years” Aerosmith – “Monkey on My Back” Van Halen – “Black and Blue” Sc...
29 Aug 202342min
