Album Releases by User Score
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101.
Hush Arbors
by Hush Arbors
October 21, 2008
Keith Wood and Leon Dufficy release their first album on the Ecstatic Peace label.
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102.
Loverly
by Cassandra Wilson
June 10, 2008
The latest release by the jazz singer was recorded in her house in Jackson, Mississippi.
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103.
The Hungry Saw
by Tindersticks
September 16, 2008
The seventh album for the English trio is its first in more than five years.
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104.
@#%&*! Smilers
by Aimee Mann
June 3, 2008
The latest album from the singer-songwriter includes Sean Haynes as a guest on one track.
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105.
In The Future
by Black Mountain
January 22, 2008
The Canadian indie rock band releases its sophomore album.
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106.
Spirit
by Apse
August 19, 2008
The debut album of the Connecticut rock group was originally released overseas in 2006.
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107.
Red Letter Year
by Ani DiFranco
September 30, 2008
The latest release for this folk singer was produced with Mike Napolitano and was recorded in Louisiana.
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108.
Mudcrutch
by Mudcrutch
April 29, 2008
The debut album for the Florida-based rock band known as the band Tom Petty was in before the Heartbreakers.
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109.
OST
by Slumdog Millionaire
December 21, 2008
The Oscar nominated film's soundtrack features three songs with M.I.A. and A.R. Rahman's score.
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110.
Accelerate
by R.E.M.
April 1, 2008
The rock band's 14th album is promised to be more rocking than its last release, Around the Sun.
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111.
Nouns
by No Age
May 6, 2008
The Los Angeles-based duo's sophomore album was recorded in Los Angeles and London, England.
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112.
House With No Home
by Horse Feathers
September 9, 2008
The sophomore album for the folk band from Portland, Oregon.
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113.
All I Intended To Be
by Emmylou Harris
June 10, 2008
The latest album for the country singer was produced by Brian Ahern with Dolly Parton and Vince Gill as guest vocalists.
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114.
Convivial
by Luomo
November 11, 2008
Sasu Ripatti's fourth album as Luomo features Johanna Iivanainen, Sascha Ring (aka Apparat), Robert Owens, Sue-C, Panorama Bar's Cassy, and Scissor Sisters' Jake Shears.
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115.
All We Could Do Was Sing
by Port O'Brien
May 13, 2008
The indie band based in Oakland, California wrote songs for its sophomore album while up in Alaska for the summer.
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116.
At Mount Zoomer
by Wolf Parade
June 17, 2008
The Montreal quartet recorded its sophomore album at Arcade Fire's church studio.
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117.
Double Night Time
by Morgan Geist
September 30, 2008
The first solo album for the electronic artist in more than 10 years.
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118.
Home Before Dark
by Neil Diamond
May 6, 2008
After 40+ years in the business, Neil Diamond finally receives his first No. 1 record with this album produced by Rick Rubin.
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119.
In Ear Park
by Department of Eagles
October 7, 2008
The latest release from Grizzly Bear's Daniel Rossen and Fred Nicolaus was dedicated to Rossen's father who had passed away recently.
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120.
Seventh Tree
by Goldfrapp
February 26, 2008
The British group's fourth album was produced by the duo and Flood.
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121.
Carried To Dust
by Calexico
September 9, 2008
The sixth album for the duo from Arizona features Iron & Wine, Douglas McCombs, Amparo Sanchez, and Pieta Brown as guest musicians.
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122.
Saint Dymphna
by Gang Gang Dance
October 21, 2008
The fourth album for the the Brooklyn, New York, experimental rock band.
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123.
Paperwork
by Volcano!
September 16, 2008
The sophomore album for the Chicago-area avant-garde rock band.
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124.
Silence Is Wild
by Frida Hyvonen
November 4, 2008
This is the second album to be released in the United States for the Swedish singer.
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125.
Supreme Balloon
by Matmos
May 6, 2008
The seventh album for the experimental band is promised to include many kinds of synthesizers.
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126.
Fordlandia
by Jóhann Jóhannsson
November 4, 2008
The latest solo album for the Icelandic composer is the second of a planned triology about technology and American brand names.
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127.
The Bake Sale [EP]
by The Cool Kids
June 3, 2008
The second EP for the Chicago-based rap duo was produced by Evan Ingersoll.
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128.
Water Curses [EP]
by Animal Collective
May 6, 2008
The four-track EP features songs from the band's "Strawberry Jam" studio sessions.
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129.
Sex And Gasoline
by Rodney Crowell
September 2, 2008
The fourth album for the Grammy-winning country singer was produced by Joe Henry.
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130.
A Mad & Faithful Telling
by Devotchka
March 18, 2008
The Denver, Colorado-based quartet known for its work on the "Little Miss Sunshine" soundtrack and score releases its latest album on the Anti label.
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131.
Made In The Dark
by Hot Chip
February 5, 2008
This is the third album for the English electro-indie rock band.
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132.
A Hundred Things Keep Me Up At Night
by Love Is All
November 11, 2008
The Swedish indie-rock band releases its sophomore album.
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133.
Here's To Being Here
by Jason Collett
February 5, 2008
The fourth solo album for the Broken Social Scene member includes appearances by Liam O'Neil, Tony Scherr, and Andrew Whiteman.
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134.
The Stand Ins
by Okkervil River
September 9, 2008
The indie rock band releases its latest album produced by Brian Beattie.
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135.
Receivers
by Parts & Labor
October 21, 2008
The latest album for the Brooklyn, New York band is the first with new drummer Joe Wong and guitarist Sarah Lipstate.
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136.
Who Killed Amanda Palmer
by Amanda Palmer
September 16, 2008
The debut album for the Dresdan Dolls singer was produced with Ben Folds.
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137.
Sleepless Nights
by Patty Loveless
September 9, 2008
The latest album for the country artist was produced by Emory Gordy, Jr.
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138.
Lookout Mountain, Lookout Sea
by Silver Jews
June 17, 2008
This is the sixth studio album for the indie rock band led by David Berman.
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139.
Parc Avenue
by Plants and Animals
March 25, 2008
The debut album for the Montreal, Quebec-based indie rock trio.
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140.
Transnormal Skiperoo
by Jim White
March 4, 2008
The fourth album for the Florida-based alt-country singer features the band Olabelle and was produced by Joe Pernice.
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141.
Death Magnetic
by Metallica
September 12, 2008
The Rick Rubin-produced album for the heavy-metal band is its first to feature Robert Trujillo on bass.
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142.
Trouble In Dreams
by Destroyer
March 18, 2008
Dan Bejar, the New Pornographer member, releases his ninth album.
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143.
The Slip
by Nine Inch Nails
July 22, 2008
Trent Reznor slips in another digital album release.
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144.
Mothertongue
by Nico Muhly
July 22, 2008
The sophomore album for the New York composer is divided into three suites of music.
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145.
Promises Promises
by Die! Die! Die!
February 5, 2008
The sophomore album from the New Zealand trio.
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146.
Life Like
by Rosebuds
October 7, 2008
The fourth album for the indie-rock duo from North Carolina.
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147.
Momofuku
by Elvis Costello & the Imposters
May 6, 2008
Elvis Costello and the Imposters recorded and mixed the album in a week.
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148.
You & Me
by The Walkmen
August 19, 2008
The sales of the digital version of the band's latest album will be donated to Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and the Joy Fund.
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149.
Modern Guilt
by Beck
July 8, 2008
The 10th album for the Los Angeles artist was produced by Brian "Danger Mouse" Burton.
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150.
I Know You're Married But I've Got Feelings Too
by Martha Wainwright
June 10, 2008
The sophomore album for the sister of Rufus Wainwright includes a track written by Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart.
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151.
Lucky
by Nada Surf
February 5, 2008
The fifth album for the trio from New York was produced by John Goodmanson.
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152.
Hey Venus!
by Super Furry Animals
January 22, 2008
Hey Venus! is the Welsh band's follow-up to Love Kraft.
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153.
The Hard Way
by James Hunter
June 10, 2008
The fourth album for the British singer was produced by Liam Watson.
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154.
Gift Of Screws
by Lindsey Buckingham
September 16, 2008
Rob Cavallo coproduced two tracks on the fifth solo album for the ex-Fleetwood Mac guitarist.
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155.
The Age Of The Understatement
by The Last Shadow Puppets
May 6, 2008
This is the debut album for the side project of the Artic Monkeys' Alex Turner and The Rascals' Miles Kane.
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156.
Trying Hartz
by Danielson
November 11, 2008
The two-disc collection of live shows and radio recordings covers the years of 1994 to 2004.
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157.
Hymn and Her
by Earlimart
July 1, 2008
Aaron Espinoza and Ariana Murray return with this follow-up to last year's "Mentor Tormentor."
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158.
The Lucky Ones
by Mudhoney
May 20, 2008
Recorded in less than four days, this is the eighth full-length album released by the Seattle-based band.
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159.
Tennessee Pusher
by Old Crow Medicine Show
September 23, 2008
The seventh album for the Tennessee-based folk band was produced by Don Was.
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160.
Staying In
by diskJokke
March 11, 2008
Norwegian producer Joakim Dyrdahl releases his debut album.
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161.
Same Old Man
by John Hiatt
May 27, 2008
John Hiatt's latest album was produced by the singer-songwriter and features his daughter on two songs.
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162.
The New Year
by The New Year
September 9, 2008
The indie rock band started by ex-Bedhead members Matt and Bubba Kadane releases its third album.
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163.
Ode To Sunshine
by Delta Spirit
August 26, 2008
The group featuring ex-Noise Ratchet founders releases its debut album, which was recorded in a cabin in Julian, CA.
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164.
Un Dia
by Juana Molina
October 7, 2008
This is the fifth album for the Argentinean artist.
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165.
Santogold
by Santogold
April 29, 2008
The debut full-length album for the alternative rock artist has Spank Rock and Trouble Andrew as featured guests.
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166.
Ultra Beatdown
by DragonForce
August 26, 2008
The metal band releases its first album with Frederic Leclercq on bass.
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167.
Rio
by Aterciopelados
October 21, 2008
The Latin pop band returns with its follow-up to its 2006 Grammy-winning album, "Oye."
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168.
A Snowflake Fell (And It Felt Like A Kiss)
by Glasvegas
December 1, 2008
The Scottish band's Christmas-themed album was recorded over 12 days.
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169.
Simply Grand
by Irma Thomas
August 12, 2008
The latest album from the Grammy-winning R&B singer features pianists such as Dr John, Henry Butler, and Tom McDermott.
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170.
Fair Ain't Fair
by Tim Fite
May 6, 2008
The Brooklyn, New York-based artist explores the idea of an apocalypse on his latest album.
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171.
Some Racing, Some Stopping
by Headlights
February 19, 2008
The sophomore full-length album for the indie rock trio from Champaign, Illinois.
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172.
We Have You Surrounded
by The Dirtbombs
February 26, 2008
The Dirtbombs fourth full-length album includes covers of songs by Alan Moore, Dead Moon, and Sparks.
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173.
22 Dreams
by Paul Weller
July 22, 2008
The ninth album for Paul Weller features Blur's Graham Coxon, Little Barrie, Oasis' Noel Gallagher and Gem Archer, Ocean Colour Scene's Steve Cradock, and Stone Roses' Aziz Ibrahim.
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174.
Object 47
by Wire
July 15, 2008
The first album for the punk band without Bruce Gilbert, who left in 2004.
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175.
Women As Lovers
by Xiu Xiu
January 29, 2008
The first record for the San Francisco-based band since Devin Hoff joined as their bass player.
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176.
Pleasure Pressure Point
by Black Affair
July 28, 2008
Ex-Beta Band-er Steve Mason's latest group releases its debut full-length.
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177.
The '59 Sound
by The Gaslight Anthem
August 19, 2008
The sophomore album for the New Jersey punk-rock band was produced by Ted Hutt.
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178.
Angels Of Destruction
by Marah
January 8, 2008
The Philadelphia/Brooklyn-based band returns with its latest studio album following a Christmas album in 2005.
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179.
The Felice Brothers
by The Felice Brothers
March 4, 2008
The folk rock band from upstate New York formed by three brothers and their friend releases its first studio album in the US.
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180.
Parallax Error Beheads You
by Max Tundra
November 18, 2008
British electronica artist Ben Jacobs returns from a six year absence to release his third album under the Max Tundra name.
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181.
Conor Oberst
by Conor Oberst
August 5, 2008
The first solo album released on CD for the Bright Eyes singer was recorded in Mexico.
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182.
Songs in A&E
by Spiritualized
May 27, 2008
Jason Pierce nearly died of pneumonia halfway through writing the group's sixth album.
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183.
Ferndorf
by Hauschka
October 7, 2008
The German musician releases his latest album of experimental electronic piano music.
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184.
Watershed
by k.d. lang
February 5, 2008
K.D. Lang's latest album was produced entirely by herself.
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185.
Shall Noise Upon
by Apollo Sunshine
September 2, 2008
The latest album for the rock trio was recorded in the Catskill Mountains.
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186.
Kensington Heights
by The Constantines
April 29, 2008
The fourth album for the Canadian indie rock band is its first full-length album on the Arts & Crafts label.
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187.
Real Emotional Trash
by Stephen Malkmus
March 4, 2008
The former Pavement singer returns with his latest album with the Jicks.
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188.
Superabundance
by Young Knives
March 10, 2008
The trio from Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, England, releases its sophomore full-length album.
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189.
Feed The Animals
by Girl Talk
September 23, 2008
The fourth album for the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, artist is made from samples from a diverse palette of artists, including Jay-Z, Britney Spears, The Velvet Underground, Roy Orbison, Megadeth, UGK, and The Cure.
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190.
Workout Holiday
by White Denim
June 23, 2008
The debut album for the Austin, Texas, trio features songs from both of their EPs.
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191.
District Line
by Bob Mould
February 5, 2008
The first album on the Anti- label for ex-Hüsker Dü/Sugar member Bob Mould.
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192.
Pro Tools
by GZA
August 19, 2008
The latest solo album for the Wu-Tang member features guests such as Masta Killa, RZA, and Young Justice.
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193.
The Hawk Is Howling
by Mogwai
September 23, 2008
The sixth album for the Scottish rock band was produced by Andy Miller.
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194.
Dark Developments
by Vic Chesnutt, Elf Power, And The Amorphous Strums
October 14, 2008
Athens, Georgia's Vic Chesnutt and Elf Power team up to release this collaboration albumeith The Amorphous Strums.
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195.
Attack & Release
by The Black Keys
April 1, 2008
Daniel Auerbach and Patrick Carney release their fifth full-length album, produced by Danger Mouse.
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196.
The Door
by Religious Knives
October 14, 2008
The Brooklyn, New York, quartet's debut album on the Ecstatic Peace label was produced with Thurston Moore.
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197.
A Cross The Universe
by Justice
December 9, 2008
The CD/DVD set features songs from the duo's 2008 US tour stop in San Francisco.
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198.
Alight Of Night
by Crystal Stilts
October 28, 2008
The New York quartet, which includes ex-Vivian Girls drummer Frankie Rose, releases its debut album.
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199.
Beat Pyramid
by These New Puritans
March 18, 2008
The debut album for the British band was produced by Gareth Jones.
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200.
Alopecia
by Why?
March 11, 2008
The band returns with its latest album. With guests musicians Andrew Broder and Mark Erickson of Fog.
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