Stress: The Extinction Agenda - Organized Konfusion [1994]

"How does one define an underrated classic at the level of 'Stress: The Extinction Agenda'. Sure, Organized Konfusion turned heads with their self-titled debut which can sort of be labeled as the underground's 'The Low End Theory'. As anyone familiar with hip-hop knows, Organized Konfusion possesses an extremely fluent poet in the form of Pharoahe Monch who literally gives probably the best rap performance ever on this record. His style is one of a kind, and those who label him as the second coming of Rakim are right on point. He has proven time and time again that he is a genius lyricist and his two solo records 'Internal Affairs' (1999) and 'Desire' (2007) are testaments to his prowess behind the mic. His partner in crime Prince Po delivers in an extreme contrast to Monch, his style is just as conscious but usually completely to the point which is definitely a nice counter to Monch's very hefty rhymes." - pixiesfanyo

I'm dead serious here. This is probably one of the greatest rap albums of all time.

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Fucked up Friends - Tobacco [2008]

Tobacco sometimes runs with a group called Black Moth Super Rainbow. On Fucked Up Friends, his latest mission, he works alone.

Tobacco's tools are analog synths, tape machines, and deformed incantations from throats unknown. His music is a wash of distortion and melody over jagged beats. It amalgamates hypnotic, cosmopolitan pop, gritty, propulsive hip-hop and a night full of fevered dreams. It buoys the spirit, braces the nerves, and smuggles disoriented paranoia deep into the subconscious. These are anxiously driven, effortlessly smooth and unapologetically badass sounds of inner nature.

Fucked Up Friends is a collection of boombox rockers that sidestep lazy nominalizations as they weave their cryptic inferences. "Hairy Candy"echoes the summer-fixated celebrations of BMSR, but with a dark, fevered perimeter. "Hawker Boat" and "Dirt (Instrumental Version)" strain stadium-rock grandeur through a dirty filter and serve it with rocks and salt. "Side 8 (Big Gums Version)," "Backwoods Altar" and "Get My Nails Did" expose a deep menace beneath their enticing rhythms - they get stuck in your head like sinister get-rick-quick schemes.

As a whole, the album establishes a one-man genre. Even with the latest tape-to-tape dubbing technology, Fucked Up Friends can't be duplicated.

Tobacco hails from rural Pennsylvania. He does not desire contact with the public at large.
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Alopecia: The Demos!! - WHY? [2008]

Rough demo versions from Alopecia. I bought this at their show in emo's during SXSW.

I love demos. Especially when they're demos from albums i really love. Its very interesting to see how the songs evolve, especially after listening to the finished product.

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anticon.
Myspace

Merriweather Post Pavilion - Animal Collective [2009]

IT LEAKED!

I will be removing the links on new years day so download asap.

And while you're at it, download everything I've got here since my blog might get deleted for uploading this.

320kbps AKA best mp3 quality.

Links removed

Brigadoon - P:ano [2005]

A 22-track masterpiece. P:ano's sound is a diversity of musical and thematic interests, and the band members play several instruments. The vocals on this release are beautifully executed by the band. There is a good mixture of male/female vocals along with some tremendous harmonies. P:ano is a band that reminds me of several groups that I already admire and listen to. You can hear bits and pieces of neutral milk hotel, magnetic fields, saturday looks good to me, and half handed cloud on this cd. To be specific tracks 5 and 7 sound like electronic pop songs of the magnetic fields. The female singer sounds similar to the vocalist in saturday looks good to me. (especially on pure evil) Overall the tracks on this disc are consistently great due to the high quality songwriting talents of band leader nick krgovich.

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The Unseen - Quasimoto [2000]

Man....words cannot describe the feeling that i got when i heard this cd. there is no other hip hop album like it in my opinion, and i have heard some clever ones. it's like he took what MF DOOM was doing and just did something else with it. my favorite tracs on here is Boom Music and part 1 of DISCIPLINE 99. i am a sucka for that helium-filled sound. it goes against the grain, and i love artists who do that, maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan!!!! get it, close your doggone eyes, use headphones for better effect, and enjoy!!!!

I can't help but to say this album has some exceptional and rather creative tracks. The album starts out as a confessional of the Madlib alter-ego Quasimoto but descends into madness, which makes it rather humorous at times. The beats and melodies are top notch too...

DOWNLOAD NOW ASAP

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Madlib

WASHERE - subtle [2008]

Pretty good compilation of live songs and demos from the band. I got this from Dose himself at the subtle show a few weeks ago. Its handmade and pretty dope and i believe you can only get a physical copy at their shows.

I was kind of expecting a live bootleg from any of their amazing shows, but still the live songs sound pretty good. The demos and the jams aren't that bad either...

I recommend you to listen to Swanmeat.

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Myspace

The Earth Is Not a Cold Dead Place - Explosions In The Sky [2003]

This one is definitely the type of album that fits in the "albums that have changed my life" category. Explosions in The Sky are one of the first post-rock bands i heard during my emo-agnsty-post-music phase. Not really but yeah, if you don't like this album, it is probably because THERE IS OBVIOUSLY SOMETHING WRONG WITH YOUR MUSICAL TASTE.

idk i love this album check it... asap

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Explosions In The Sky
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Amazon.com

Every Direction Is North - El Ten Eleven [2007]

Pretty cool album i discovered on waffles a few weeks ago. El Ten Eleven is a 2-man instrumental band that have a very unique electronic sound. They combine guitar/bass arrangements with some sick looping and sampling.

Check it out, he's got a song called Dax Pierson. For those of you who don't know of Dax, he's a member from subtle who got in a really nasty accident and left paralyzed from the chest down when the Subtle tour van hit a patch of black ice in Iowa during their US tour.

Anyway, this album is quite relaxing and i think everyone would like it.

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El Ten Eleven

Presage - Future Primitive Sound [1998]

Mr. Dibbs, Jerl and Doseone (anticon.) of the 1200 Hobos.

Not straight hip hop MC material, but instead, an atmospheric mix of samples, beats and spoken work bits. All the tracks, all 13 of them, deal with various conspiracy theories in an abstract way -- from the Illuminati to the New World Order and Trilateralism to credit cards and bar codes, but they've still got a sense of humor. A 60 minute sound collage that could be background music of sorts, but still keeps your attention. In a nice package with a cover painting of conspiracy theory symbols done up in sort of a Jean-Michel Basquiat style

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A Sky for Shoeing Horses Under - WHY?

EPIC!

Watchmen

I seriously cannot wait for the watchmen movie and if you're not as excited as i am its either because you obviously don't care OR you OBVIOUSLY are yet to read the novel.

So if you're actually interested here it is... the ENTIRE Watchmen series.

Issues 1 to 6
Isssues 7 to 11
Issue 12

And if you're a n00b and haven't seen the trailer, then here it is:

That's all niggas.

King Khan

So you like bands nobody has ever heard of? King Khan is by far the most straight-up extraordinary, supreme rock&roller out there right now imo. The music he makes with his band creates some sort cracked vintage universe very influenced in 60's garage rock and surf and even soul music. I only know of 2 oh his projects: King Khan & the Shrines, and The King Khan & BBQ Show.

What is?! - King Khan & the Shrines [2007]

King Khan and his band play some of the catchiest, funnest, most fantastic music i've heard in a while. Its the music's attitude that makes this album so great idk... download it.

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What's for Dinner - The King Khan & BBQ Show [2006]

Ahh shit, my personal favorite. This Project is a 2-man-band and its basically the same concept thought sometimes i feel the energy in this album is much more stronger and raw. Which is awesome imo... download download download....

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Midnight Boom - The Kills [2008]

Midnight Boom is all about grit and grooves and sexyness.

I can say without a doubt that this is their most accomplished album to date and it's the quintessential Kill's record people should own. It's fun, dark, and rockin' all at the same time. For people who've been listening to the Kills since their first two albums, this is that "home run" album. And for people who haven't heard of the Kills previous music, this is definitely the best place to start.

If I was being raped with The Kills in the backround i'd be like "Hey not bad!"

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The Kills
Amazon.com

Resurgam - Alias [2008]

Alias is a great human being. He's one of the co-founders of anticon. and he started as a rapper at first during his first years of his career he also produced songs, but would still rap over another producer's work.

Alias moved away from rapping to focus solely on production, releasing the instrumental albums Muted and All Things Fixable. His production work also moved away from sampling and began to involve more synthesizers and self-played instrumentation such as guitar.

Whatever, this release is one of my all time favorites from this year... its got special guests like Yoni Wolf.

AMAZING AMAZING album imo.

DOWNLOAD ASAP.

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anticon. (you can buy his album here)

IWRESTLEDABEARONCE - IWRESTLEDABEARONCE [2007]

FOR THE TUFF GUYS AND GIRLS ONLY...
PUSSIES KEEP OUT!



Not but seriously though... this band is basically awesome. I'm not too fond of this type of music but i must say that these guys have quite a unique sound. I really dig their song structures and the whole fact that the lead singer has a more manlier scream than me.

Anyway, if you dont like this at all upon first listen, it is most likely that you never will....

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REQUEST: Lykke Li

I know very little about this beautiful woman. But her music is definitely something to check out.
So here's her album and her first EP....

Personally i think her EP is so goddamn good srsly... so yeah check her out.

Youth Novels [2008]

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Little Bit EP [2007]

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Lykke Li

Clandestino : Esperando la ultima ola... - Manu Chao [1998]

Manu Chao is truly a fantastic, beautiful human being that needs your appreciation. This is his debut album and this is Manu at his best imo. His music convines alot of musical styles and languages.

There is so much culture in his music and its exactly what i've been wanting to hear lately.

There's a pretty interesting thing about this album too. Its got sound bites of radio stations, television shows throughout the songs... some of them are pretty random, but they give the songs the "Manu Chao" distinct escence.

Anyway here's a couple of videos from this GREAT album.

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Manu Chao
Amazon.com

Maps & Atlases

I've been listening to this band a WHOLE lot lately as well. When i first heard them i was like

"ahh fuck another typical math-rock band rippin; off LITE, Don Cab, etc etc etc"

But oh i was wrong!... they play a unique blend of math rock and freak folk, their songs finding a common ground between intimate and complicated and each of the members skills are inspiring (almost to the point of personal frustration)

When you listen to their music you will be like

“That’s amazing… I’ll never be able to do that.”

But yeah check them out... here's their EP

You & Me & The Mountain [2008]


I recomend anyone to start of with this brilliant EP...

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Tree, Swallows, Houses [2006]

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Maps & Atlases

Censored Colors - Portugal. the Man [2008]

I cannot stop listening to this album.

'nuff said.

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Portugal. The Man
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Minus The Bear

I fucking love Minus The Bear. Their sound is so modern and catchy and well they're just an awesome band in general. Also the name "Minus The Bear" sounds awesome imo.

They have a very unique way of guitar tapping and playing. Their album "Planet of Ice" was one of my favorites last year but i still prefer "Menos El Oso".

Menos El Oso is probably their greatest album ever. You just NEED to listen to this album so you can understand wtf i'm talking about.

I can never express myself to my fullest in English so you'll have to stick with my shitty opinion and just download the goddamn album.

Menos El Oso [2005]

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Acoustics EP [2008]

This AMAZING EP leaked yesterday i believe and its basically a 7 track EP othat features seven tracks total: six acoustic versions of songs from past albums and a new song, "Guns & Ammo."

I got it last night and i think its wonderful because its like nothing they've ever done before. I especially recomend the track "Knights"

Also the album cover is very pretty... i love it.

This was released digitally by Tigre Blanco Records but the physical copies of the album will only be sold on the bands 2008 headlining tour.

Solid stuff.

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Recordings Of Music For Film - Vincent Gallo [2002]

This is another creation/compilation from actor/director/writer/artist/architect/producer/blah/blah/blah, Vincent Gallo. ...the guy is an artistic genius!!!!!!, whether you like him or not.

This is quite a unique album. To fully appreciate the songs, it definitely helps to be aware of the context for which the music was written. Vincent includes amusing sleeve notes to inform us of where he was in life at the time of each song's creation, and some of it is pretty damn funny. Gallo is a unique personality, therefore, his music is a direct reflection of that.
Each track evokes a mood, correlating to whatever scene it was written for. Gallo had a passion for collecting instruments, and there is a wide diversity of sound throughout the album. Come to think of it, I believe his voice is only heard on one or two tracks.

The album is very ambient, very delicate; I hope to someday have the opportunity to watch some of the films the music was made for.

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Dear Science - TV on the Radio [2008]

Wow, its been a while since i last heard new material from TVOTR. This album is FUCKING GREAT. I first heard it last weekend and it went from good to really good. Everytime i listen to it it keeps sounding better.

Definitely on my tops list.

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TV on the Radio
Amazon.com

BRB

BRB!

Going to ACL

So no albums for all weekend... sorry...

PS: Jorge te la comes.

REQUEST: Miedo Escenico - Beto Cuevas [2008]

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I honestly didn't even knew about this album. But i really like La Ley. This man's voice reminds me of dredg's Gavin Hayes.

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Fabulous Muscles - Xiu Xiu [2004]

If you don't know of Xiu Xiu but have heard of them then this is the perfect album to begin with imo. This is also my favorite album from the crazy duo so plzz download.

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Xiu Xiu
Amazon.com

Saga Mama - Jessu Bulbo [2006]

Otro gran disco cortesía de los Nuevo Ricos. Jessy bublo y su banda retractan un surf-rock y el garage muy crudo y Jessy, la vocal y guitarrista realmente se aloca con su actitud bipolar, esquizofrenica y desquiziada.

Un bueno disco que representa mas que nada la energia del "Rockanrol" clasico pero con un modo de ataque mas moderno.

whatever...

bajenlo... y escuchen...

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Nuevo Ricos

13&God - 13&God [2005]

Holy shit, this is one of the greatest album i've heard in a long time. 13&God is a music collaboration between The Notwist and Themselves.

Another great anticon. release! Also i think i forgot to mention that i'm probably the biggest Doseone cocksocker in the planet earth so this probably explains why i love this so much.

In all seriousness, the album really is fantastic!. I'm not really gonna talk about it because i want you to download it and just listen.

i am going to show you a video just because i NEED to.



get it ASAP imo

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Myspace
Amazon.com

...and The Jelly Fish Parade - Hello Seahorse! [2006]

Otro disco de Hello Seahorse! solo por que los he escuchado mucho últimamente y creo que ustedes deberían también.

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Hello Seahorse!
Amazon.com

Niño Rojo - Devendra Banhart [2004]

No se ustedes pero yo si tuve mi fase en donde lo único que escuchaba era Devendra Banhart.
En su principio, su música era muy oscura, misteriosa y muy emocional. Sus letras me llevaban hacia los lados mas oscuros de su mente y la mia. La simplicidad de sus canciones y el nivel de poder que tienen siempre me han fascinado bastante.
No puedo decir lo mismo sobre sus trabajos recientes. Su musica se transformo en una clase de rock psicodelico muy a los 60's con temas bromistas. Claro el tipo esta experimentando y no tengo nada en contra de eso, pero eso cause que perdiera mucho interes en su musica. No tanto por que se halla vuelto famoso ni nada de eso.

Espero y ya empieze a experimentar con diferentes estilos.

Pero bueno, para esta entrada subo mi disco preferido de el.

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Devendra Banhart
Amazon.com

Rapidshare Rant; Mediafire Love.

I really really fucking hate Rapidshare for making me wait ridiculous amount of time to download anything 1 download at a time. Musicblogs should stop using Rapidshare imo.

Mediafire is the way to go. Its Fast and its UNLIMITED.

Why is everyone using RS anyway? It got shitty download speeds.

amirite?


PS: No music for today... i'm pretty busy at work :(

SORRY! :(

Hoy A Las Ocho - Hello Seahorse [2007]

Yet ANOTHER mexi-band with a singer that sings in English. There's plenty of bands like this already but only Hello Seahorse! has a gorgeous girl singing in English so that's that. They sing in Spanish too btw.

Music-wise, the album is pretty solid too. Typical easy-to-listen Pop-Rock with interesting lyrics and interesting song-structures.

Did i forgot to mention that the singer is a total babe? Srsly i think i'm in love with her...

Also here's their single

Catchy as fuck imo..


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Hello Seahorse!

Let the Blind Lead Those Who Can See but Cannot Feel - Atlas Sound [2008]

My #3 choice for album of the year. For those that don't know of Atlas Sound, Its Bradford James Cox's solo project. Cox is more known for his lead vocals in the band Deerhunter.

Anywho, this album is FAN FUCKEN TASTIC... for those who like ambient, and well new sounds in general idk...... any panda bear fan would find this quite lovely...idk..

Also, the guy released 6 EPs this year!!... that's pretty insane imo.

so yeah..

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Atlas Sound
Amazon.com

Oracular Spectacular - MGMT [2008]

Yeah yeah yeah, i'm keeping up with the hype.... big fucking deal... this album is pretty damn good imo.

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MGMT
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Board Up The House - Ghengis Tron [2008]

First time i heard of Ghengis Tron was back in 06 at a festival called SXSW here in Texas. They're probably the only band without an actual drummer and a bassist that are able to rock my balls off; especially live.

They make a creative combination of metal with different types of electronic music hence why alot people often classify them as cybergrind (whateverthefuckthatmeans).

Anyway, Ghengis Tron totally outdid themselves with this 08 release, developing a more diverse sound like ambient and doom.

One of my favorite 08 releases. Get it ASAP.

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Ghengis Tron
Amazon.com

Tera Melos - Tera Melos [2005]

Tera Melos IS the motherfucking definition of Math-Rock.

A beautiful, beautiful instrumental album full of dynamic creativeness, complex compositions and a sound that cannot be compared with anything.

Vince is probably my favorite drummer right now. Too bad he quit the band, but still... listen to the sick drumming, the badass guitar tapping, and the crazy time-signatures.

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Tera Melos
Amazon.com

The Way the Wind Blows - A Hawk and a Hacksaw [2006]

Pretty much, one of the coolest albums from one of the coolest bands i've ever heard.

The band consists of Jeremy Barnes, who was previously the drummer for Neutral Milk Hotel, and violinist Heather Trost.

The music is inspired by eastern European and particularly Balkan traditions, and is mostly instrumental with occasional vocals, shouts and cheers. Very similar to Beirut.

Fantastic album. Get it RFN.

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A Hawk and a Hacksaw

Amazon.com

Misery Is a Butterfly - Blonde Redhead [2004]

One of the most depressing albums i've heard. And that's a good thing. This album should be called "Make Your Friends Love Blonde Redhead".

Its their most accessible album imo so check it out.

Also, its not as depressing as Deathconsciousness but still pretty good.

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Blonde Redhead
Amazon.com

Gentleman - Fela Kuti [1973]

Fela will always be known for pioneering Afrobeat and whoever says otherwise clearly FAILS AT LIFE.

I can't say i've heard all of Fela's EPIC discography but i have heard a couple of albums and Gentleman is still by far my personal favorite.

If you've never heard of this amazing African, then this album is a good start.

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Fela Kuti

WOF - Quiero Club [2006]

Quiero Club are basically awesome!

This mexican group from the sometimes wonderful city Monterrey, came out with this fantastic album. Its catchy as fuck and it sometimes reminds me of CSS... only sometimes.

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Quiero Club

DJ EGADZ

awesome.

Prospect Hummer EP - Animal Collective [2005]

So after 53 posts, i decided to type in english after various requests, however this wont be a permanent thing.
This is a BEAUTIFUL EP. Guest singer Vashti Bunyan has the most amazing voice i've heard in a while. I know very little about this release. All i know is that, it was recorded in 3 days.

Download it ASAP... and i recomend you to listen to track 3.

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Animal Collective
Amazon.com

You Have No Idea What You're Getting Yourself Into - Does It Offend You, Yeah? [2008]

Una gran banda con un gran nombre y con un disco aun mas grande y proporcionado. Uno de los discos mas pegajosos y a la vez violentos que he escuchado este año.

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Does It Offend You, Yeah?
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Brother, Sister - mewithoutYou [2006]

Un banda que es definitivamente 'underrated' es mewithoutYou. Mucha gente los clasifica como rock cristiano por sus letras generalmente dirigidas a dios etc. De hecho en su nombre el "You" es referente a dios.

Bueno, no soy muy fan de el rock cristiano pero con esta banda tengo una escepcion. La lyricas son cantadas como si el tipo leyera poesia. Pero es que los lee con tanta pasión!!!

Un disco SEXcelente, y muy versatil que merese ser escuchado por mas people.

IMO.

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mewithoutYou
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