Coup d'Etat [Extra tracks, Import]

Plasmatics | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 5, 2008)
• Original Release Date: 2008
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Extra tracks, Import
• Label: Phantom Sound & Vision
• ASIN: B00118VCCA
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,381,949 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Breathtaking expression of anger and dissatisfaction, October 5, 2003

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Jim (California, U.S.A.) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Coup D'Etat (Audio CD)

This is the fourth (counting the Metal Priestess EP) and last real Plasmatics album. It is an incredible piece of work. The intensity and anger that one 105 lb. woman can spit out is shocking. This is the epitome of the Plasmatics' critique of (and challenge to) societal values and standards. This album was made after two years of touring, during which Wendy O Williams was arrested numerous times, beat up by the police, and banned at numerous sites. Her disillusionment is so thick you can practically taste it. The Plasmatics evolved very quickly during their career and this album is very little like the first two albums, which I feel contained much more simple fun "club music." This album is much more raw - "Put Your Love In Me" is one of the hardest songs I've ever heard. This is the album where Wendy perfected her distinctive and hairy-raising scream.

Enjoy it, this is one of my favorites.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Get them all!, February 21, 2001

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Steven Swan (Illinois) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Coup D'Etat (Audio CD)

Wendy O. Back in the early 80's this stuff was considered I guess "noise metal" or just over the top. I was too young too appreciate the honesty and brutality of her music. Heavy guitars , chorus's that make you want to pump your fists in the air. Today people take music way too seriously, if it's about rock n roll or partying--it's another wimpy hair band, who cares? It's only Rock N Roll, and we all love it! God bless Wendy O , she's up there today hopefully looking down knowing that at least some people appreciated her music.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Review #1 - Coup D'Etat, May 3, 2002

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"lpd42" (Whizzo Chocolate Factory) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Coup D'Etat (Audio CD)

This was my introduction to the world of Wendy O. Williams and the Plasmatics. I first heard it back in 1992, at the age of 13, and it blew me away. This album contains a rawness and high level of anger and energy that cannot be found in mainstream metal. "Lightning Breaks" and "Path of Glory" are my faves. The songs contained on this disk are just as good as the punk-era plasmatics. This is the place to start for those of you interested in hearing the awesome power that is WOW.