Various - Coup II Tonnerre

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Review by Алексей Шахлай

Album Review: Coup II Tonnerre by Various – A French Hip-Hop Storm That Still Hits Hard Alright, so let’s talk about Coup II Tonnerre, the 2005 French hip-hop gem from La Tourmente Musik. If you’re into raw beats and bars that hit like a punch to the gut, this album’s got your back. It’s not perfect, but it’s one of those projects where the energy just grabs you by the collar and doesn’t let go. First off, shoutout to Julien Apruzzese and Kesdo for handling most of the mixing and recording duties. These guys didn’t over-polish anything, which is kinda refreshing. They let the grit shine through, keeping things real without drowning in studio tricks. And honestly? That’s what makes this album stand out—it feels alive. Now, lemme zoom in on two tracks that stuck with me after all these years (yeah, I still spin this occasionally). The first one is “Débarquement ‘D-Day’”. Man, this track kicks off with some serious boom-bap vibes, but there’s also this eerie undertone running beneath it. The beat switches are sharp as hell, and whoever laid down their verse here wasn’t playing around—spitting bars like they’re trying to conquer territory. What gets me every time though is how cinematic it feels. Like, if you close your eyes while listening, you can almost picture soldiers storming a beach or something dramatic like that. Not sure if that was intentional, but hey, art does its own thing sometimes, right? Then there’s “Le Chemin Que J’ai Choisi”, which translates roughly to “The Path I Chose.” This joint hits different because it slows things down a bit. The flow here is more introspective, like the artist is sitting across from you sharing stories over coffee. The hook sticks too—it’s simple but haunting, the kind of melody that lingers in your head long after the song ends. You know when music makes you think about your own life choices? Yeah, this is one of those moments. One random detail I gotta mention—the remixes scattered throughout the album add an extra layer of flavor. Tracks like “Engouement (Remix)” and “Hate De La Reconaissance? (Remix)” show how versatile the crew behind this project really was. They weren’t afraid to tweak stuff and see what worked best. Props for experimenting instead of sticking to the same formula. Looking back, Coup II Tonnerre might not have blown up globally, but it carved out its own space in the French hip-hop scene. Listening to it now feels like flipping through old photos—you remember why you loved it back then, even if some bits feel dated. And here’s the kicker: despite being nearly two decades old, this album still bangs harder than half the stuff dropping today. Maybe it’s nostalgia talking, or maybe we’ve forgotten how good rough-around-the-edges music can be. Either way, give it a shot—you won’t regret it. Oh, and one last thing… ever noticed how albums like this make you wanna dig deeper into the label’s catalog? Like, who else was chilling at La Tourmente Musik back in the day? Food for thought.

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Artist: Various
Album: Coup II Tonnerre

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Engouement (Remix)
Le Monde De L'alcool
Retour Du Coup De Tonnerre
Outro
Débarquement "D-Day"
Hate De La Reconaissance ? (Remix)
A La Conquête De L'est (Remix)
Flash Intro - Avis De Tempête
Instru Débarquement "D-Day"
Le Chemin Que J'ai Choisi
Instru Le Chemin
Coup 2 Foudre

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Amikaz - Le Chemin Que J'Ai Choisi

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La Tourmente Musik

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Formats

  • CD
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Distributed ByAM Distribution

Credits

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Mixed ByJulien Apruzzese (tracks: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 12), Kesdo (tracks: 1, 7, 9, 10)
Recorded ByJulien Apruzzese (tracks: 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 12), Kesdo (tracks: 1, 3, 7, 9, 10)

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Barcode: 3 300610 240450

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s a cool fact: The album *Coup II Tonnerre* by Various artists is a hidden gem in French hip-hop. Released in 2005 under La Tourmente Musik, it features a mix of raw and polished sounds. What’s interesting is how the production was split between two talented engineers—Julien Apruzzese and Kesdo. They didn’t just stick to one role either; both mixed and recorded tracks, but on completely different songs. For example, Julien handled "Débarquement D-Day," while Kesdo took charge of "Le Chemin Que J'ai Choisi." It’s like they were tag-teaming to bring out the best in each track. Oh, and fun tidbit: the album even includes instrumental versions of some songs, giving listeners a peek behind the music’s curtain.