Beat the Champ
by The Mountain Goats
  • Record Label: Merge
  • Release Date: Apr 7, 2015
User Score
8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 24 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
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  1. wl8291
    Aug 7, 2015
    4
    Let me begin by saying that I think our good ol' Johnny D is one of the best lyricists of our generation... and, that being said, I really and truly wanted to fall in love with this album, it's always so exciting when you learn there is a new Mountain Goats album to fall into... but, as fairest a shot I gave this album, I can't say that this one worked for me... while I typically think hisLet me begin by saying that I think our good ol' Johnny D is one of the best lyricists of our generation... and, that being said, I really and truly wanted to fall in love with this album, it's always so exciting when you learn there is a new Mountain Goats album to fall into... but, as fairest a shot I gave this album, I can't say that this one worked for me... while I typically think his music pales in comparison to his lyrics, I would say that this album greatly differs, as the music is only slightly more thoughtful than the seemingly more gratuitous words Mr. Darnielle decides to use this time...… Expand

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Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. Dusted Magazine
    Aug 5, 2015
    80
    One of the best Mountain Goats records.
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  2. Punknews.org (Staff)
    May 6, 2015
    90
    This 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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  3. Mojo
    Apr 22, 2015
    80
    Witty, tender pieces to charm even those for who wrestling means Shirley Crabtree. [May 2015, p.100]
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