(Two Belgians) was a prominent Belgian new wave and synth-pop duo formed in 1982, consisting of Rika Mertens and Vicky Slabbinck . They are best remembered for their atmospheric sound and underground hits that defined the Belgian "Belpop" scene of the early 1980s. Operation Coup de Poing (1984)
: The track is a quintessential example of Cold Wave and Synth-pop . It features a driving, minimalist drum machine beat, a moody bassline, and haunting, detached vocal delivery.
"Operation Coup de Poing" is one of the group's most significant and enduring tracks, released in as a 7-inch and 12-inch single through the Antler Records label.
The song was produced by , a key figure in the Belgian independent music scene and founder of Antler Records.
