Coup de Grâce
Mink DeVille · 1981
34 min · 10 tracks · punk rock
A soulful blend of rock and roll, steeped in melancholy yet infused with infectious energy.
Top tracks — play these first
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Just Give Me One Good Reason — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its catchy melody and poignant lyrics about longing and regret, encapsulating the emotional depth Mink DeVille is known for.
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Teardrops Must Fall — With its lush instrumentation and heartfelt vocal delivery, this song exemplifies the band's ability to merge rock sensibility with deeply emotional themes.
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Help Me Make It (Power of a Woman’s Love) — This track showcases a powerful performance that highlights vulnerability while addressing themes of love and support, resonating strongly within the context of the album.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- short, immersive listening sessions
- poignant lyrical reflections
- emotional storytelling journeys
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Coup de Grâce was Mink DeVille's fourth studio album, released after a string of successful records in the late 1970s. At this point, the band was solidifying its unique sound that combined punk influences with classic American rock and roll. The album followed a notable peak in their commercial success, showcasing a maturation in songwriting and musical exploration.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Velvet Underground· Tom Waits· Iggy Pop
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Just Give Me One Good Reason 3:18
- 2 Help Me Make It (Power of a Woman’s Love) 4:10
- 3 Maybe Tomorrow 2:57
- 4 Teardrops Must Fall 4:13
- 5 You Better Move On 3:01
- 6 Love & Emotion 3:40
- 7 So in Love Are We 3:45
- 8 Love Me Like You Did Before 3:16
- 9 She Was Made in Heaven 2:59
- 10 End of the Line 2:46
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