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- Summary: The 15th studio release for John Darnielle is a professional wrestling-themed concept album.
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- Record Label: Merge
- Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock
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The Legend of Chavo Guerrero | |
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Born down in El Paso, where the tumbleweeds blow, To the middleweight champ of all Mexico. Dad fought many bloody battles, and he raised four... | See the rest of the song lyrics |
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Positive: 22 out of 24
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Mixed: 2 out of 24
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May 6, 2015This is another great Mountain Goats album. If you are a fan you probably have this already but if not, got get it asap. If you’re unfamiliar, this is as good a place as his masterwork The Sunset Tree to start, as this is like the sequel, but coming from a seemingly lighthearted place with the wrestling theme.
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Apr 13, 2015A fun, but deeply human, record.
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UncutApr 3, 2015John Darnielle shares Haines' nostalgic affection for the stars of Martial pantomime, and deploys his deadpan indie rock and trademark wordiness to fine effect. [May 2015, p.78]
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Aug 5, 2015One of the best Mountain Goats records.
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Apr 7, 2015Even though the album isn’t a total triumph, it’s well stocked with new Mountain Goats classics.
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Apr 7, 2015The music is fantastically rangy, with discordant strings and jazz piano nuzzling punk-busker guitar.
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Apr 13, 2015Overall Beat the Champ will no doubt prove a hit with die-hard Mountain Goats fans, however as a standalone album it lacks a coherent sound.
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Positive: 4 out of 5
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