The Luchagors (album)

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The Luchagors
Studio album by
The Luchagors
ReleasedSeptember 11, 2007
RecordedJanuary–March 2007
GenrePop rock, punk rock
Length31:04
Labelself-released[1]
ProducerRachel Bolan

The Luchagors is the self-titled and only studio album by American punk rock band The Luchagors fronted by professional wrestler Amy Dumas, known professionally as Lita, and her then boyfriend Shane Morton. It was released on compact disc and digitally through their official website on September 11, 2007.

Background

Dumas planned to attend a rock and roll benefit show in Atlanta and upon being pressed by friends towards making music, she had responded "I couldn't come up with a good enough excuse not to. So I just went for it."[2] Taking the prompts from her friends, she began working with Shane Morton, who was in a relationship with Dumas. Together, they wrote all of the music for the album, which was done primarily on acoustic guitar and in the home of Dumas, particularly on her couch.

The Ramones,[7] as well as The Misfits.[10] The Luchagors was released independently on September 11, 2007,[11] and appeared for purchase from their official site,[12] as well as in compact disc,[13] and through iTunes.[14] In an interview with Miriam Ramirez of The Monitor, Dumas said of the album "every member has put their heart and soul into the record".[12] After moderate success and positive feedback, The Luchagors was distributed internationally in Europe.[15]

Supporting tour

By the spring of 2007, The Luchagors were ready to tour in order to support the release of their album The Luchagors,[16] which began locally in early July 2007. They toured throughout the U.S.,[17] as well as in several European venues, such as Belfast,[18] Madrid, and in Leeds.[19] However, in August 2007 and amidst touring, the original and recording drummer Troy King left the band, and had returned by October 2007. On the continuing tour he was replaced by Racci Shay in early 2009.[20]

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic
(favorable)[7]

The Luchagors has received positive reviews,

the Ramones.[7] Wonka Vision views The Luchagors superior in comparison to other wrestling stars' albums and gave it a (3/5), stating that the "band’s songwriting tapers off a bit, but overall maintains the feeling of a decent, but dated, punk sound."[8]

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."White Boy"2:49
2."Miracle"2:22
3."All There Is"3:08
4."Already Gone"3:27
5."Burn"2:47
6."Daddy's Girl"2:43
7."Goodbye"3:35
8."Janice"3:04
9."Bastard"3:08
10."Crazy World"2:30
11."March of the Luchagors"1:53
Total length:31:04
Information on track listing.[10]

Personnel

  • Lita – vocals
  • Jay Hedberg – bass
  • Troy King – drums
  • Shane Morton – guitar
Information on personnel.[13]

References

  1. ^ Campling, Katie (June 29, 2009). "Fresh: Ex-WWF star Lita back with her band The Luchagors at The Parish". Huddersfield Daily Examiner. Trinity Mirror Group. Retrieved 16 November 2010.
  2. ^
    Tribune Company
    . Retrieved 16 November 2010.
  3. ^ Faye (July 9, 2009). "Interview: The Luchagors". Change the Record. Retrieved 15 November 2010.
  4. ^ "SKID ROW Bassist To Produce THE LUCHAGORS". Blabbermouth.net. January 14, 2007. Retrieved 15 November 2010.
  5. Myspace.com
    . March 17, 2007. Retrieved 15 November 2010.
  6. ^ a b Clark, Jeff (September 2007). "The Luchagors". Stomp and Stammer. Mambo Foundation. Retrieved 15 November 2010.
  7. ^
    Allmusic
    . Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 15 November 2010.
  8. ^ a b "The Luchagors – "S/T"". Wonka Vision. September 17, 2008. Retrieved 15 November 2010.
  9. ^
    MagX
    . December 1, 2007. Retrieved 17 November 2010.
  10. ^
    CDBaby
    . Retrieved 15 November 2010.
  11. ^ Mervis, Scott (March 6, 2008). "Music Preview: Wrestler Lita gets a new kick out of The Luchagors". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. John Robinson Block. Retrieved 15 November 2010.
  12. ^ a b Ramirez, Miriam (December 13, 2007). "The Luchagors". The Monitor. M. Olaf Frandsen. Retrieved 16 November 2010.
  13. ^ a b "The Luchagors". Discogs. Discogs™. Retrieved 15 November 2010.
  14. Apple, Inc.
    10 September 2007. Retrieved 15 November 2010.
  15. ^ a b Jordon, Mark (June 19, 2009). "Dumas gets hold on new career". GoMemphis. E. W. Scripps Company. Retrieved 15 November 2010.
  16. ^ Monroe, p. 68.
  17. ^ "Tour Dates". The Luchagors Official page. Archived from the original on 31 July 2008. Retrieved 15 November 2010.
  18. ^ Johnston, Andrew (July 24, 2009). "Music Review: The Luchagors". CultureNorthernIreland. Nerve Centre. Retrieved 15 November 2010.
  19. ISSN 1754-3746
    .
  20. ^ "Racci Shay / Main Bios". The Luchagors Official page. Retrieved 15 November 2010.

Sources

  • Monroe, Doug (June 2007). "Amy's Big Adventure".
    ISSN 0004-6701
    .
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