Three years ago, the Mountain Goats released
Beat The Champ
, a full concept album about the truly American art of pro wrestling. Shortly before the album's release, I went to an independent wresting show with frontman John Darnielle -- his first show in decades, though he'd been a regular as a kid -- and it…
Stereogum — Three years ago, the Mountain Goats released
Beat The Champ
, a full concept album about the truly American art of pro wrestling. Shortly before the album's release, I w... more info