Gag Order
by Kesha
  • Record Label: RCA
  • Release Date: May 19, 2023
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9.2

Universal acclaim- based on 128 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 116 out of 128
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 128
  3. Negative: 6 out of 128
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  1. Sinaaxcx
    May 19, 2023
    10
    This album New chapter for her career. She is taking the back her power but doing it with disgusting thoughts. Souls go on a spırıtual journey to fınd peace , quıet and reach a dıvıne place and she is giving to us this
  2. imnotanymore
    May 19, 2023
    10
    It’s raw, it’s liberating, full of emotions, amazing production, great lyricism, over all her best album yet.
  3. charlight
    May 19, 2023
    10
    Her last album album under Kemosabe. Amazing work, let there be light for Kesha
  4. mpoznic
    May 19, 2023
    10
    Such a heartfelt, amazing album. After years of being silenced, she finally gets to speak about it!
    10/10
    Fav tracks:
    Something to believe in
    All i need is you
    The drama ( oh the drama, what an experience).

    I highly recommend listening to this album,!
  5. Clockworkvenus
    May 19, 2023
    10
    Gag order — пятый студийный альбом Кеши, последний на лейбле kemosabe. Кеша не отстаивает право голоса, она говорит и она одержима своей злостью. Дискомфортный, сырой, агрессивный, странный такой этот альбом, это в него и вложили, таким он и должен быть. Странные, сумбурные и некомфортные мелодии наполняют альбом и они звучат очень гармонично с текстами , в которых Кеша затрагивает темы,Gag order — пятый студийный альбом Кеши, последний на лейбле kemosabe. Кеша не отстаивает право голоса, она говорит и она одержима своей злостью. Дискомфортный, сырой, агрессивный, странный такой этот альбом, это в него и вложили, таким он и должен быть. Странные, сумбурные и некомфортные мелодии наполняют альбом и они звучат очень гармонично с текстами , в которых Кеша затрагивает темы, от которых мурашки по телу. Она буквально кричит о помощи, — «Бог помоги мне», показывает свою уязвимость и закапывает гробы. Это абсолютно новый уровень в творчестве Кеши и новый уровень в ее жизни, после окончания контракта с ее обидчиком.
    Кеша Роуз Себерт съела все крошки до последней.    … Expand
  6. PEDROSILVERO6
    May 19, 2023
    10
    Her best album. You can see how she grow up and how she becomes an amazing artists that can develop in several genres.
  7. kasperkavinsky
    May 19, 2023
    10
    I really enjoyed the album. This is her magnum opus so far! ★★★★★
  8. panagiotiszygou
    May 19, 2023
    10
    An emotionally driven album with lyrics hitting your chest before your mind. The electronic melodies and Kesha's voice make this album one of the strongest releases. From ''Something to Believe in'' to ''Only love can save us now'' Gag Order captivates the audience with a powerful experience—Raw, and full of emotions.
  9. AriFilho
    May 19, 2023
    10
    It's a masterpiece!
    The production of the album is amazing, kesha's voice is beautiful
  10. MatheusMathyara
    May 19, 2023
    10
    É tão sublime, q Kesha consegui entregar algum diferente e muito bom, juntamente como as cantoras de sua geração.
  11. xoGabexo
    May 19, 2023
    10
    WHAT A GREAT ALBUM.
    The lyrics are so real and beautiful. Her vocals sounds so heavenly. Kesha is back and will stay. This is a new beginning and I’m sure she is only starting. So thankful for this album. It’s really personal.
  12. Estaneck
    May 19, 2023
    10
    Álbum impecável do início ao fim, kesha foi muito perspicaz neste álbum, vocais poderosos, letras maravilhosas e sem dúvidas algumas um dos melhores álbum lançado por ela!!
  13. skylecrawling
    May 19, 2023
    10
    Gag Order, que álbum extremamente poderoso é delicioso o gosto da raiva e amor colocado nesse álbum, incrível. Kesha como sempre sendo a artista foda que é
  14. skltzoboy13
    May 19, 2023
    10
    Very raw. Full of emotions and devastation. The production are very nasty. It really lives up to its name. My first 10/10 of this year.
  15. kerzgray
    May 19, 2023
    10
    POWERFUL AND LIBERATING!!!! this is her best album yet looking forward to her upcoming albums
  16. moreiratropic
    May 19, 2023
    10
    O disco mais amarrado da Kesha. Com uma produção rica e honesta. O disco parece seguir o movimento de uma respiração pesada, com pontos de inalação mais tristes - causados pela insegurança, medo de perder, além de tudo o que ela passou, e pontos de exalação que gritam sobre amor e libertação. Que viagem incrível esse disco nos leva, do começo ao fim.
  17. LucasCotelli
    May 19, 2023
    10
    Kesha has matured so artistically and the lyrics are deep. The transitions from one track to another are very good. Gag Order is a journey of anguish and sadness and also a cry of happiness and freedom.
  18. Lucasxo
    May 19, 2023
    10
    I loved this album! It's unlike anything I've heard this year, it's really worth listening to. congrats kesha for making yet another perfect album.
  19. Jms161230
    May 19, 2023
    10
    Since having achieved freedom from her cookie-cutter pop music abuser/producer/songwriter, Kesha’s music continues to impress with its creativity, experimentalism, raw lyricism, and extreme vocal versatility. Despite the album seeming a bit chaotic at times, the totality of the record nevertheless culminates in a highly cohesive listen. While the entirety of the record is undeniablySince having achieved freedom from her cookie-cutter pop music abuser/producer/songwriter, Kesha’s music continues to impress with its creativity, experimentalism, raw lyricism, and extreme vocal versatility. Despite the album seeming a bit chaotic at times, the totality of the record nevertheless culminates in a highly cohesive listen. While the entirety of the record is undeniably strong, the following tracks are immediate highlights: “Eat The Acid,” “All I Need is You,” and “Only Love Can Save Us Now,” with the latter being a perfect marriage of Kesha’s sound pre- and post-Dr. Luke, combined with a highly infectious, gospel-backed chorus that appears perfect for radio.

    Tracks like “Fine Line,” “Hate Me Harder,” and “Happy” are also extremely powerful. Highly recommend.    … Expand
  20. Jorgepardo
    May 19, 2023
    10
    This album fills up my heart and mind. I love it. I like this risk she took. With this new elements I’m he rmusic and her sincere and well thought lyrics
  21. devilegotrip
    May 19, 2023
    10
    the whole album of Kesha is *chef's kiss* Superb production and great lyricism! It was such an experience!
  22. Codyhritz
    May 19, 2023
    10
    I am so proud of Kesha! This album is amazing. No song disappoints!!! This new sort of experimental sound really works for her voice. This will definitely be a repeat album for me this year!!!
  23. provyes
    May 21, 2023
    10
    An exceptional album, production is hypnotic and spiritualism reverberates throughout the entire album. Kesha’s musical evolution is unmatched.
  24. 1tthiago
    May 20, 2023
    10
    Insanely raw and true, you can feel the essence of a part of Kesha's life portrayed every second of this album, it's an incredible work of art.
  25. mimismatzou
    May 20, 2023
    10
    Gagging, raw, emotional & liberating! Post pop is Kesha's the right way to go! Such a joy to experience her journey and musical growth! Best of her till her next masterpiece (hopefully soon).
  26. swade214
    May 19, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the most beautiful and genuine albums I’ve heard in a long time. Kesha really showcases her talent and versatility with this one. I would say that this is an experimental sound, and it’s not like anything we’ve seen from her. It’s almost like she created a brand new genre of Post-Pop music.
    She’s addressed some of the serious issues she’s been dealing with on her old albums, but never like this. She is tired of being silenced and you can tell.
    10/10    … Expand
  27. Theus306
    May 20, 2023
    10
    Kesha entregou o álbum mais conceitual de sua carreira, passando a proposta de dor e sofrimento de tudo que ela sofreu ao longo desses anos sendo um produto comercial. Ela está pronta para a próxima e deixou isso bem claro como forma de desabafo no Gag Order.

    Baby, That's My Freedom!
  28. aanguille
    May 20, 2023
    10
    Kesha’s “Gag Order” represents her first true artistic feat as an overall package. Each individual song stands solidly alone while simultaneously (and strategically) transitioning the listener through Kesha’s often chaotic, yet still somehow harmonious, spectrum of emotions. The album should be listened to from start to finish as it is designed for intended impact. Stand outs are Hate MeKesha’s “Gag Order” represents her first true artistic feat as an overall package. Each individual song stands solidly alone while simultaneously (and strategically) transitioning the listener through Kesha’s often chaotic, yet still somehow harmonious, spectrum of emotions. The album should be listened to from start to finish as it is designed for intended impact. Stand outs are Hate Me Harder, Only Love Can Save Us Now, and Happy.… Expand
  29. DonCalamardo09
    May 20, 2023
    10
    Amazing and beautiful album is the best for you to be a security engineering and technology and I will be her friend is coming to be my most favorite song for you to be a security engineering and technology and
  30. Magus_Fool
    May 19, 2023
    10
    Rainbow is the album that sold me on Kesha. I wasn't really on board for the ironic, trashy party thing when her first two albums dropped. I've since come around on the whole package. I "get" what she was going for now. But Rainbow really spoke to me when it came out and I have to say I didn't connect with High Road as much, because it felt like a bit of a retreat from the rawerRainbow is the album that sold me on Kesha. I wasn't really on board for the ironic, trashy party thing when her first two albums dropped. I've since come around on the whole package. I "get" what she was going for now. But Rainbow really spoke to me when it came out and I have to say I didn't connect with High Road as much, because it felt like a bit of a retreat from the rawer emotions and insights she expressed on Rainbow.

    But it all comes out here. This is a masterful, thematically consistent stream of personal honesty and inner conflict. Only Love Can Save Us Now is probably her best song. It perfectly encapsulates the dichotomy of pleasure and pain, party girl and spiritual seeker, drama queen and enlightened soul. It's god and the devil. It's light and dark. And it bops.

    The bops are few and far between on this album. Which I might consider a flaw if it all weren't so damned compelling. Eat the Acid is a wonderfully psychedelic experience that I would love to listen to under the influence, myself. Fine Line makes me really think about how we use art to both express and capitalize on pain. The Drama is a whole emotional rollercoaster, bringing us to the realest thing I've ever heard, "in the next life I wanna come back as a housecat" (and I appreciate the Ramones quoting in the background).

    Rick Rubin really let her go off on every tangent she thought of, and the result (as is typical of Rubin's work) is the purest expression of Kesha's true self that we've gotten out of her discography. The experimental editing, vocal layering, and asymmetrical song structures really serve to turn up the volume on Kesha's distinct personality.

    Hate Me Harder and Happy are a great closing pair of songs. Wrapping the whole thing up in a desire to make one's pain MEAN something, as there is no undoing it. Ultimately we all just want to be happy.    … Expand
  31. Carlosoutsold
    May 21, 2023
    10
    Perfection from start to finish. The cohesiveness and lyrics add to the beauty of this masterpiece.
  32. mcfadden
    May 22, 2023
    10
    No one is doing it like KESHA. She came across a truly exceptional album!!!!! This is such a significant shift in her musical style and lyrical content!!!!!!
  33. aurelovesky
    May 22, 2023
    10
    Album of the year. She's an icon, she's a legend and SHE is the moment, now come on now.
  34. iiscarlos
    May 22, 2023
    10
    This album changed my life. Thank u Kesha for putting out your feelings. This is your story but now this record is my story too. I lov you
  35. amett
    May 22, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this is albüm insane so perfectANXMSMDMSMDKSKDKDSLSLSLSDKKSFKKSXKDKSLCLLSXLSLCXL… Expand
  36. Alexsantamaci
    May 22, 2023
    10
    Un Álbum fuerte, con letras muy crudas, cuenta la historia de Kesha en estos últimos año, sufrimiento, dolor, irá y cosas que solo sus verdaderos fans sabremos apreciar. ❤️
  37. J3nRa1n
    May 23, 2023
    10
    This is probably her most emotional album and it’s absolutely beautiful. If you want to cry, this one‘s for you!
  38. hellomaxx
    May 24, 2023
    10
    Definitely kesha’s most cohesive album to date. I can’t stop listening to it. I’m finally able to heal after years and years of abuse, thank you kesha
  39. Andreemusic
    May 19, 2023
    10
    I just listened to the album and it's beautiful I would like to go give Kesha a hug, she is very talented I hope her career continues to grow more and more, with this album she also shows us how good she is
  40. LucasKamers
    May 23, 2023
    10
    Kesha starts the album showing that she wants to believe in something, and at the end, she says she wants to be happy. Even with all the weight of the world on her shoulders in last years, the artist delivers impeccable work and exposes all her vulnerability to the same society that turned its back on her. For those who didn't believe, even after the acclaimed "Rainbow", that the "Tik Tok"Kesha starts the album showing that she wants to believe in something, and at the end, she says she wants to be happy. Even with all the weight of the world on her shoulders in last years, the artist delivers impeccable work and exposes all her vulnerability to the same society that turned its back on her. For those who didn't believe, even after the acclaimed "Rainbow", that the "Tik Tok" singer could deliver a 10/10 album, here is the GAG ​​ORDER: a cry of desperation for her freedom and that demonstrates that Kesha can always be overcome.… Expand
  41. Lajaleaa
    Jun 11, 2023
    7
    I won't over judge this album that feels like a very important and personal process in the life of Kesha. It does feel true and coherent to her bag of feelings and lessons; solid with its own concept and playful with its own perturbation and confusion. Yet, this essay about her sensibility lacks of substance, maybe texture or something that can differentiates Kesha from everything elseI won't over judge this album that feels like a very important and personal process in the life of Kesha. It does feel true and coherent to her bag of feelings and lessons; solid with its own concept and playful with its own perturbation and confusion. Yet, this essay about her sensibility lacks of substance, maybe texture or something that can differentiates Kesha from everything else that already exist and has evoked this same feeling before, and better. One more time: Kesha's essence is appreciated, but this sad and painful journey lacks of authenticity.… Expand
  42. Kaerys
    Jun 11, 2023
    10
    Em Gag Order, Kesha nos entrega um trabalho que não é nada além de espetacular. Torna-se até mesmo difícil traduzir todo o sentimento que se formou em meu interior conforme ouvia essa obra em sua completude pela primeira vez. Sendo uma obra que definitivamente pode ser chamada de álbum, Gag Order é extremamente coeso e coerente em sua narrativa e desenvolvimento. Kesha, mais honesta do queEm Gag Order, Kesha nos entrega um trabalho que não é nada além de espetacular. Torna-se até mesmo difícil traduzir todo o sentimento que se formou em meu interior conforme ouvia essa obra em sua completude pela primeira vez. Sendo uma obra que definitivamente pode ser chamada de álbum, Gag Order é extremamente coeso e coerente em sua narrativa e desenvolvimento. Kesha, mais honesta do que nunca, compõe, produz e canta suas músicas traduzindo seus sentimentos e tudo pelo o que passou por meio de suas letras como se fosse uma carta aberta ao ouvinte que se dispõe em escutar o que ela tem a dizer. E ela faz isso de forma potente, com uma sinceridade brutal e totalmente admirável.

    Não tenho como não rasgar elogios para a produção incrível em todas as faixas, que são maravilhosamente construídas com muita maestria e pensamento, contendo múltiplos detalhes e diversos elementos sonoros que enriquecem estupendamente o som como um todo. Entre as faixas, Only Love Can Save Us Now marca uma transição no álbum, traçando uma separação entre as faixas anteriores e seguintes, de forma simplesmente fenomenal. Dito isto, a escolha de singles com certeza também foi fenomenal.

    Pessoalmente, eu estava com expectativas altas para esse álbum, principalmente pelos trabalhos anteriores da artista terem estabelecido um alto nível a ter que ser alcançado pela própria, e é com muita alegria que escrevo que além de minhas expectativas serem atingidas, elas foram superadas. Eu não poderia imaginar que o próximo trabalho dela seria assim, e isso é ótimo! Um traço incrível de um artista é a sua capacidade de reinvenção e inovação, algo em que Kesha novamente demonstrou ser especialista.    … Expand
  43. SuperKrampus
    Jun 18, 2023
    10
    This album is genuinely amazing in every regard!!! SO GOOD! I’m begging everyone to give it a chance, it is one of my fave albums this year!!!
  44. Dahud
    May 23, 2023
    10
    The most deep album of kesha yet. The vocals are really incredible and the lyrics are just agressivité beautiful. Love it
  45. Paulodrk
    May 21, 2023
    10
    Esse álbum é pura arte!!! Foi a palavra final que ela precisava antes de finalmente terminar o contrato com o Dr L*ke, é um grito de liberdade e nos mostra o lado mais frágil da Kesha em forma de músicas, algo que ninguém nunca esperou dela, e o melhor, tudo isso em um álbum totalmente experimental e artístico!!!
  46. Akura-ou
    Aug 22, 2023
    10
    I like when Kesha is experimenting with genres and sounds. The vocals are always great.
  47. FreeRunner29
    May 20, 2023
    10
    Her best work to date and something that released at the perfect time for me. They say everything happens for a reason and sometimes the universe delivers right when you need it. Thank you Kesha.
  48. someonewhocares
    May 24, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gag Order is a fine line between entering new chapters, and reminiscing on old ones as Kesha is now finally choosing artistic growth over penning smash hits.… Expand
  49. EmotionFul
    Jun 3, 2023
    10
    Listening to it everyday since its been released. Actual healing experience. Best album of the year so far, just speechless.
  50. ikrafil
    Jul 7, 2023
    10
    Easily one of this year’s highlights in music. Amazing production, great lyricism and breathtaking vocals.
  51. johntromundo_
    May 19, 2023
    10
    Gag Order é literalmente um grito de raiva e liberdade!! Kesha de desprende de toda a raiva do passado e a extravasa em forma de diferentes sonoridades. Composições excelentes. A última música encerra o álbum com chave de ouro, apresentando uma das melhores composições do disco, deixando um claro recado sobre todo o sentimento guardado durante os - quase - 14 anos de carreira. ÉGag Order é literalmente um grito de raiva e liberdade!! Kesha de desprende de toda a raiva do passado e a extravasa em forma de diferentes sonoridades. Composições excelentes. A última música encerra o álbum com chave de ouro, apresentando uma das melhores composições do disco, deixando um claro recado sobre todo o sentimento guardado durante os - quase - 14 anos de carreira. É simplesmente uma artista completa!!… Expand
  52. junior0804
    May 19, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Kesha deixou suas cicatrizes mais profundas nesse álbum, procurando liberdade, e o que ela mais quer é ser feliz… Expand
  53. Victorian1992
    May 20, 2023
    10
    It's really experimental and the songwriting on this album is crazy this is by far my favorite kesha album
  54. QianX
    May 20, 2023
    10
    experimental, bold, beautiful, atmospheric, genuine, emotional. It’s art.
  55. KWitGetLit
    May 20, 2023
    10
    Album of the year for me. It takes me on a psychedelic experience. Wonderful ART!
  56. austinsyxx
    May 20, 2023
    10
    its an amazing album, she has got away from the party/wild side she is known for and has took a deep and darkening side for this album which goes as close as she can get with her court case, and is very spiritual at the same time, the song "fine line" is abt her feeling like she has to walk this rope knowing theres lines between certain things. the song "all i need is u" is a more sad songits an amazing album, she has got away from the party/wild side she is known for and has took a deep and darkening side for this album which goes as close as she can get with her court case, and is very spiritual at the same time, the song "fine line" is abt her feeling like she has to walk this rope knowing theres lines between certain things. the song "all i need is u" is a more sad song going into how knowing that pets and people dont last forever and knowing that shes going to loose her animals and shes been taking the time she spent with them for granite and she wants to live the time preciously now. the song "only love can save us now" is abt her connecting to God and wanting a better relationship and wanting his love. the song "hate me harder" is a song about not caring what others think and that if hating helps them feel good about themselves that they should keep doing it so they continue to feel good, the demo version for her album "high road" was a more upbeat song and now it has been transformed into a more dark song for the haters. the song "too far gone" she talks about how she was engaged and now everything is too far gone and theres no coming back. this album is truly a masterpiece and it deserves a 10/10.… Expand
  57. sebasceratops
    May 20, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gag order It is an album that will make you change emotions with each song. we feel frustration, anger, sadness and especially you feel understood. Identifying with this album can be painful, but Kesha proves that feeling that way can be liberating. A BEAUTIFUL ALBUM… Expand
  58. Broyalz
    May 21, 2023
    10
    I haven’t smoked weed in almost two years.
    Finally got the chance to,
    So I listened to Kesha’s new album and it was incredible. That album took me on a trip, It reminded me of my psychedelic Trips with my hs friend group like 10 years ago now. Like not the lyrics necessarily, because those spoke out to me while the music behind the lyrics were reminding me of different things and bringing    I haven’t smoked weed in almost two years.
    Finally got the chance to,
    So I listened to Kesha’s new album and it was incredible.
    That album took me on a trip,
    It reminded me of my psychedelic
    Trips with my hs friend group like 10 years ago now.
    Like not the lyrics necessarily, because those spoke out to me while the music behind the lyrics were reminding me of different things and bringing me to different dimensions of my life.
    It was beautiful.
    I was blown away from the very first track
    Iwas always not ready for what was going to happen next
    Loved it    … Expand
  59. Maxv5
    May 21, 2023
    10
    This album is her best work to date. It's a very original album and nothing that Kesha has done before.
  60. synthsensation
    May 24, 2023
    10
    This is KESHA's best work to date. Her albums just keep getting better and better!!!! Go get that GRAMMY!
  61. IsaShan
    May 25, 2023
    10
    Tiene sonidos tan acordes con la letra que son tan penetrantes, sin duda Kesha le invirtió su corazón a este álbum.
  62. Abelernesto
    May 28, 2023
    10
    Gran disco, una verdadera obra maestra. Lamentablemente no creo que tenga el apoyo promocional de su sello discografico, pero espero que tenga su recompensa en los Grammy.
  63. vasilis1
    May 26, 2023
    10
    I love it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!¡!!!!!!!!♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️!!!!
  64. akdonigan
    May 31, 2023
    10
    A masterpiece in every way. The vocals are transcending, the lyrics are raw, the production is completely new. It’s the album we needed to hear and the one they didn’t want us to listen to.
  65. Eni123
    Jun 7, 2023
    10
    Awesome! This album is so diverse and classic at the same time. That’s really impressive.
  66. callmesinglair
    Jun 29, 2023
    10
    A true masterpiece that anyone who has gone through trauma will surely appreciate. A pendulum of emotions, this album takes you everywhere it needs to take you and beyond. Not radio friendly, but pure artistry nonetheless. Definitely her best project to date.
  67. benjaDumb
    Jul 15, 2023
    9
    puede sentirse muy extraño o lento el ritmo del album,pero totalmente es uno de los mejores que ha creado kesha y lejos del año ,. Los instrumentales,los vocales son tan unicos

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. The Line of Best Fit
    May 22, 2023
    80
    Never has Kesha's music felt this inspiringly rich. It has all the potential of once again making her a staple on the music scene, and this time even beyond pop.
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  2. PopMatters
    May 22, 2023
    60
    Angry and disturbing lyrics of this caliber would signify liberation for any other female artist. But it’s never been more evident than it is on Gag Order that Kesha is not a free woman. This makes it all the more difficult to enjoy Gag Order for what it is when there’s a blaring undercurrent that’s hard to ignore.
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  3. The Observer (UK)
    May 22, 2023
    80
    Though interludes from the late guru Ram Dass feel a little hokey, overall Gag Order is polished, powerful and affirming.
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