Just when you think El Valiente is all about limitless desert vistas and parched bones glowing in the moonlight, they let loose with an explosion of guitars that takes you back to the glory days of post-punk.

The accomplished instrumental trio have won over listeners on the strength of their evocative new album, El Topo. Without a doubt, this is the most creative guitar-centric rock act working in Madison today.
- The Isthmus

El Valiente lurk and charge through spaces as broad and bleak as the Grand Canyon. The group's guitar, glockenspiel, bass, and drums prove boldest when drifting off into a skeletal void between slowcore, spaghetti western, and free jazz.
- The Onion A.V. Club

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