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Beat the Champ by The Mountain Goats reviewed by fantano — 8.0/10 | Wavelength | Wavelength

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Beat the Champ

Item: Beat the Champ
Rating: 8
Author: fantano

The Mountain Goats (2015)

8.0/ 10

“The latest Mountain Goats LP is an exciting and emotional head-first dive into the world of pro wrestling.”

Favorite tracks: SOUTHWEST TERRITORY, HEEL TURN 2, WEREWOLF GIMMICK, LUNA, HAIR MATCH

Least favorite track: FOREIGN OBJECT

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**Favorite tracks:** SOUTHWEST TERRITORY, HEEL TURN 2, WEREWOLF GIMMICK, LUNA, HAIR MATCH **Least favorite track:** FOREIGN OBJECT [Watch the review](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9x6-CzjbsA)

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The Mountain Goats' new LP is dedicated to John Darnielle's childhood pro-wrestling heroes, using the particulars of their lives to explore his own personal mythology. There’s a noble simplicity to these songs, reflecting Darnielle’s warm memories of his fandom.

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