Coup D'Etat
by Plasmatics

Coup D'Etat by Plasmatics
Year: 1982
Overall rank: 16,863rd   Overall chart history
Average Rating: 
69/100 (from 23 votes)
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Accolades:
Award Top albums of 1982 (249th)
Award Top albums of the 1980s (2,262nd)
Award Best albums of all time (16,863rd)

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Coup D'Etat
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Overall rank: 16,863rd | 1980s rank: 2,262nd | 1982 rank: 249th

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69/100 (from 23 votes)
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10/12/2023 21:25 TonySayers61  Ratings distribution  24,20464/100
 
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From 04/03/2014 19:29 | #108411
it's that kind of hard-rock-punk, that expanded widely in the early 80s. nowadays it seems a bit anachronistic (and maybe a bit amusing too) but this one appears still powerful and intense to me. i would have surely adored it in the 80s.
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From 03/07/2012 14:42 | #37960
A fiercely uncompromising punchy thrash attack, powered by Wendy O. Williams' harsh vocals. A kick-ass album from start to end.
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From 08/01/2011 21:53 | #25474
COUP D'ETAT was a breakthrough album that began to blend the punk and metal genres (something that caught on years later). Wendy O. Williams oozed sexuality and spit angst. The vocals are throat-ripping and the instrumentation is angry and edgy, but always melodic. Truly one of the great punk/metal pioneers. Listen to "County Fairs" to see just what they could do best.
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