Anyway- good review, I think I’ll give it a spin. Learn how your comment data is processed. Did you ever revisit Heavy Horses? Rated #890 in … He’s the lonely fear of dying, and for some, of living too. Broadsword And The Beast, The (1982) Jethro Tull The Broadsword And The Beast (1982) 0. Under Wraps » 28 Tonträger. There are a few tracks I really enjoy though. The bonus tracks Jack-A-Lynn, Mayhem Maybe, and the delightful Jack Frost and the Hooded Crow are easily as good as anything on the album, and also sound closer to the bands folk rock leanings than some of the album tracks. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. I make those kinds of mistakes all the time! Expect a lot of negative reviews to come in the near future. Für Vettese, der während der Aufnahmen zur Band kam, und Conway waren es die ersten Alben mit Jethro Tull. The Broadsword and the Beast is the 14th studio album by Jethro Tull, released on 10 April 1982 and according to Ian Anderson in the liner notes of the remastered CD, contains some of Jethro Tull's best music. With perhaps the best artwork on any album cover, ever - this disc became quite popular and the menacing pixie like image of Ian still adorns concert tee shirts. I think I’ll have to give it another go! Once during a summer hiatus from college, my mother hooked me up with a New Age psychic who gave me a “reading” of my eternal soul that proved to be surprisingly accurate about my deepest fears (though I still think it was more of a lucky shot than astral wisdom). It features a heavy emphasis on synthesized sound and I really only like one song: “Fylingdale Flyer.”. Really, Ian should have kept his nose to the musical grindstone and let the politicians ruin themselves. Release group rating. There are indeed bad tracks - Beastie is pure silliness and Watching Me Watching You tries too hard - … Display of battle flags aside, “Flying Colours” is a musical delight. Discover releases, reviews, credits, songs, and more about Jethro Tull - The Broadsword And The Beast at Discogs. The Broadsword and the Beast is easily the strongest album of this period, especially from a musical perspective. Obwohl die Platte bei Fans nicht besonders beliebt ist (glaube ich), … Seal Driver 10. I know this one is fairly beloved though by plenty of folks. It included the entire stage being decorated to look like a pirate ship, which Ian Anderson, as he said in the liner notes for the remastered CD, thought was "very silly". Don’t say goodbye, love. Read honest and unbiased product reviews from our users. I would have preferred to hear more Martin Barre on this and on all the albums of the synth-heavy period, but I always take comfort knowing that Crest of a Knave is just a couple of stops ahead and Martin will get another chance to let it rip. She tried to sell me on drugs harder than any street pusher, and her “counseling” consisted of staring at me for fifty minutes while I jabbered away. Album Rating: 3.5Dammit, the out of order reviews are confusing me too. Hi! Funny you mention Heavy Horses—I was listening to Bursting Out the other day, and I rather like the songs from Heavy Horses when performed live. Bands: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z. Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros – Streetcore, King Crimson – In the Court of the Crimson King. Leave it to Ian Anderson and Jethro Tull to anoint the Eighties with a concept album about the erosion of old values in today's rapidly devolving world. And I look great in leather. Watching Me Watching You 9. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. While the pussy willow is a useful metaphor to contrast the lower middle class girl’s existence with those who live on the “fur-lined avenues” she passes on her way to work, it irritates the shit out of me that Ian Anderson had to manipulate the natural syllablization of the word “willow” to make it fit: pussy wilLOW. Great to read a thoughtful review of Broadsword -music and lyrics. Ian Anderson’s vocal is confident, expressive and not at all preachy (as some reviewers have unfairly complained). Ratings . There are a couple of spots where Ian Anderson’s lyrics set my teeth on edge, but generally these lyrics rank as some of his best. This is my favourite of their 80's albums. Still, Broadsword And The Beast contains plenty of strong material, and tunes such as the gentle, loving Pussy Willow and the bouncy, folky Clasp should find their way into the libraries of any fans of the band. Ian was really churning out a prolific number of songs in this era. Released in April 1982 on Chrysalis (catalog no. AllMusic Review by Bruce Eder [+] The cover of this first actual Jethro Tull album since 1979's Stormwatch depicts Ian Anderson as an elf-warrior, with wings and a sword, and a ship with a stylized Norse dragon's head. This review is for the sound quality of the remaster - 5 stars - and as for the music, that's 5 stars as well. [REVIEW] Jethro Tull - "Broadsword and the beast" (1982) Beitrag: # Beitrag AusDemWegIchBinArzt Di 23. The Broadsword and the Beast has many features that clearly identify it as part of this meandering period in Tull history, especially the greater reliance on the synthesizer and the concern with socio-political trends. . So, you might be wondering by now: why the low rating to Broadsword if Planets for you is great and you say they are not quite different in how they sound?. Forum > Musik machen > Genre-Diskussionen > Progressive Rock, Art-Rock > CD / DVD Reviews > Jethro Tull / The broadsword and the beast / 1982 / CD. The Broadsword and the Beast has many features that clearly identify it as part of this meandering period in Tull history, especially the greater reliance on the synthesizer and the concern with socio-political trends. Album Rating: 3.5There's not really any kind of order you're doing these in? Come clean, for once, and hit us with the truth. View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1982 Terre Haute Press Vinyl release of The Broadsword And The Beast on Discogs. Something always struck me as a little off about it. Album Rating: 3.5Part 9 of the Tull discography, something about this album's cover is awesome, I love it. If Ian Anderson didn’t want public attention, he could have pulled a Salinger and disappeared from view. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. This is probably their only 80's album that I can listen to. Even the final vignette "Cheerio" is lovely. After The Broadsword and the Beast came the curious Under Wraps, driven by Ian Anderson’s affection for spy novels. I listened to Thick as a Brick today but I enjoy Aqualung more. Zu diesem Zwecke durfte Vettese sogar beim Songwriting mit anpacken, was bei den Anderson-dominierten Tull durchaus keine Selbstverständlichkeit ist. The melody is lovely and the variations in rhythm are absolutely compelling. Board-Mitarbeiter. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Cheerio. The Broadsword and the Beast, an Album by Jethro Tull. Jethro Tull - Broadsword And The Beast (Chrysalis, 1982) For Iain McCaig, working with Jethro Tull was a labour of love. You played for me; that’s all for now, I do shake hands quite a bit as part of my work, and I have to say I find the ritual awkward, annoying and superfluous, but business transactions have little to do with real human motivations and needs. I like almost everything they've done, but these two strike the right chord with me and are my "go to" albums when I pull out Tull. Reviewed in Canada on March 22, 2018. 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I wrote this positive that Broadsword was the band's first electronic/80's album, and just realized that A came before this. No, what really works is what Miles Davis did when he finally kicked the heroin habit: lock yourself away and face those fears head on. 1. Ian plays his character with sensitivity to text and subtext, making this one of his best theatrical performances. Beastie 2. You may not even live to outgrow it. 29. The different filters applied to his voice oscillate between a sense of closeness and a feeling of distance, and are very effective in reinforcing the theme of essential human loneliness. Pussy Willow 8. 2.5 (see all ratings). Extensive notes on the production of the album and subsequent tour can be found at the official Jethro Tull website. Anderson observes the entropy of spirit… Ian buys a farm, we get Heavy Horses and Stormwatch. Typ: Album: Genre(s): Rock: Blues Rock, Hardrock, Progressive Rock « A. I like almost everything they've done, but these two strike the right chord with me and are my "go to" albums when I pull out Tull. Slow Marching Band 6. “Beastie” is a fabulous, tone-setting opener of power and nuance. This is clearly a song about the sadness experienced at the end of a relationship, when you know it’s time to separate despite the still-simmering remnants of feeling for the other person. Sponsored by . Album Rating: 3.5I can 3.5 it, but it's the best I can do. Demonstrating their tremendous musical versatility, Tull turns down the heat for one of their most beautiful songs, “Slow Marching Band.” Some fans have attempted to interpret this song as an apology for the departure of long-time members Barriemore Barlow, John Evan and David Palmer, but I think that’s a case of identifying too much with one’s heroes. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Album Rating: 3.5Nope. No one has reviewed this release group yet. The human instinct to protect the family is prominent here, as is the human tendency to call on supernatural forces to pull our asses out of the fire (“Bring me my cross of gold as a talisman.”) The rhythm reflects the drums of primitives, and the overall production is supportive of the story line. Listen: Artist: Jethro Tull: Type: Album: Released: RYM Rating : 3.59 / 5.0 from 11 ratings Genres Progressive Rock, Folk Rock Hard Rock, AOR. Interesting take on Broadsword! Even the final vignette "Cheerio" is lovely. Album Rating: 4.0excellent return to form; the 20 anniversary box set had leftovers which were good enough to make this a double. When I was going through a particularly challenging time with my beasties, I did go see a shrink. ( Log Out /  "Broadsword" leitet den 2. It's grown on me a lot over time. Album Rating: 3.5Broadsword and Seal Driver are excellent, that I remember. The song fails to grab me, probably because I find stories of battle tedious, but if you’re into that kind of thing, you will find that “Broadsword” is very well arranged and executed. Did our friends all catch the needle match, did we want them to? . The album is usually entertaining, and Anderson's experiments with electronic elements end up being mainly successful. Issue details: Chrysalis / F2 21380. With my colours on I can be just as bad as you. Etwas dramatisch und auffällig ist spätestens hier, dass Jethro Tull auf "The Broadsword And The Beast" verstärkt zu Synthies gegriffen und diese ganz bewusst beim Songwriting eingesetzt haben. Watching Me Watching You is the only song I don't like on here. Take a hand and take a bow. Compared to the scathing social criticism from the punk scene at the time, this is pretty milquetoast stuff that accepts the system as-is rather than what the punks did—identify the system as the fucking problem: Oh, dear Prime Minister, it’s all such a mess. So stand as one defiant, yes, and let your voices swell: Songs still have the Jethro Tull … Where it differs is in the quality of the songs and the quality of the production. Dave Pegg’s bass part is a work of art in itself, a combination of melodic counterpoint, bluesy moans and relentless drive at all the right moments. Die Texte und Kompositionen stammen, wie bei Jethro Tull üblich, von Ian Anderson, jedoch wirkte auch Vettese als Komponist mit. Ben Harper and Charlie Musselwhite – Get Up! The beasts that come out when I’m immersed in those fears are arrogance (I can be a real castrating bitch) and self-deprecation (believe it or not, dominant little me can get seriously down on herself at times). Broadsword & the Beast was a moderate success in the United States, but in Germany and other European countries - this was "THE" Jethro Tull album to have, eclipsing Aqualung, Thick as a Brick and all the rest in sales and chart ranking. Be the first to write a review. Contentwise, the original rated three stars, max; to swap out at least half the songs for a few from the extra eight would yield a four star album, which is what I'm giving this remaster. It’s never been my favorite, but I’ve always popped it in the “not bad” category. And you marched the band away. Walk on slowly don’t look behind you. Music Review: Jethro Tull – The Broadsword and The Beast. Let’s place The Broadsword and the Beast in the proper context. As for “Seal Driver,” Ian claimed it was “deliberately ambiguous,” a clear attempt to hide the fact that the words are unintelligible and he didn’t have a clear grasp of his metaphors. The fears and instincts that drove our ancestors still live within us today. Album Rating: 3.5Now I wanna do the same treatment for Stormwatch. There he saw wealthy couples airing out their dirty laundry in public, oblivious to polite convention but very attentive to the need to establish evidence for the inevitable divorce proceedings. Stormwatch is an easy 4 for me. Facebook; Twitter; LinkedIn ; Pinterest; Beginning in 1968 Jethro Tull had released a studio album every year for thirteen straight years until 1981. Oh, and never mind the words: Quick Links. Did I give a smile too few? Klingt nach BARCLAY JAMES HARVEST zu ihren schlechteren Zeiten. As you can tell, I have a definite preference for the “Beastie” side of the coin, but I still think that The Broadsword and The Beast is one of Tull’s better efforts. Now, let's move on to the subject of my review. Following that disaster, Tull went on a three-year hiatus due largely to Ian Anderson’s throat problems, and re-emerged in superb form with Crest of a Knave. Conway war zuvor Mitglied der Folk-Rock-Band Fotheringay und Schlagzeuger der Begleitband von Cat Stevens gewesen. Ich habe sie nach Erscheinen geliebt und bin enttäuscht. The remastered extended edition is well worth a listen. These are all the Nightcap tracks from that time + everything on the expanded bonus version of Broadsword. Fallen On Hardtimes 4. “Broadsword” opens side two, a historical piece where you imagine primitive Britons in animal skins watching with a combination of fear and determination as the Vikings, the Danes or the Normans show up in the green and pleasant land to rob and pillage. All so predictable and we know it. It took McCaig 14 days to complete the artwork, and he even admits to completing the last touches while en route to deliver it on the tube. Ian Anderson said it was about “the dilemma of people in the public eye.” Yawn. While the tone of the album took the guise of Scandinavian or Celtic themes, this album was definitely a … An album that it's not far away from Planets in terms of sound and stuff. Edited quite a bit of stuff. He’s your private nightmare pricking; he’d just love to turn the screw. THE BROADSWORD AND THE BEAST ist ein Album, mit dem JETHRO TULL einen ganz besonderen Platz in meinem Herzen haben. Go right ahead and pull the rotten tooth. Please try again later. It’s certainly not one of their top albums but has a certain energy to it that I like. Oddly enough, despite the meandering lyrics, this is one of the most memorable pieces on the album. von Jogi`s Rockfabrik, 19.05.05. Just enjoying reading through your Tull reviews. Insbesondere „Broadsword“ ist ganz schlecht gealtert. “Watching Me Watching You” feels like it belonged on A, not here. Pulling that rotten tooth à la Thatcher led to a great deal of suffering in the laboring classes while reducing taxes for wealthy landowners like Ian Anderson. My day is filled with “synthetic chiefs with frozen smiles holding unsteady courses.” “The Clasp” also deals with our isolation in the human community, how we pass thousands of people every day in the big city and ignore all those strangers instead of taking a risk now and then to break cultural barriers and discover new friends. 8.60 ∅-Bew. Select Your Cookie Preferences. Yikes that was a bad one. Release group reviews. You paid the piper and called the tune Independent music reviewer on altrockchick.com and 50thirdand3rd.com. Approved third parties … THE BROADSWORD AND THE BEAST ist ein Album, mit dem JETHRO TULL einen ganz besonderen Platz in meinem Herzen haben. The Broadsword and the Beast is for me a very good album, maybe it has the sound of 80's but that is not necessary bad. Surprised that you are dismissive of Heavy Horses -my favorite Tull album. My only complaint has to do with the phrasing. There was a problem filtering reviews right now. After the mid-period masterpiece Songs from the Wood, Tull released three so-so studio albums: Heavy Horses, Stormwatch and A. Stormwatch has some very strong pieces like “Flying Dutchman” and “Dun Ringill” and some very weak pieces like “North Sea Oil.” Heavy Horses was pretty weak, though the live version of “No Lullaby” on Bursting Out is pretty solid. The album sounds better than its immediate predecessors, an improvement in recording quality directly attributable to the choice to have Paul Samwell-Smith produce the album, a choice that also provided the band with a detached perspective on the quality of the music. Complete your Jethro Tull collection. We use cookies and similar tools to enhance your shopping experience, to provide our services, understand how customers use our services so we can make improvements, and display ads. Have I had a glass too much? We act our parts so well, like we wrote the play. Broadsword and Seal Driver boast great guitar solos and Pussy Willow is one of Tull's best 80's songs. He was already a huge fan, when commissioned to do the art for the band’s 14 th studio album. Flying Colours 5. Reviews . Share. Peter Vetesse’s piano is remarkably sensitive, tender in the reflective passages, imbued with finality in the passages of resolution. Irgendwie ging mir „Broadsword“ heute nicht aus dem Kopf, und ich habe The Broadsword and the Beast nach Jahren mal wieder aufgelegt. Regnal the Caretaker. Devo – Q: Are We Not Men? Oh, Mr. President you’ve been put to the test. This is also the period where we get Andersonian commentary on current events, most of which show how dated and upper-class he had become, especially in comparison to the contemporary working-class rage of The Sex Pistols and The Clash. Jogi`s Rockfabrik Registrierter Benutzer. Soon, the band … The synthesizer sets a suitably ominous mood at the beginning, but as the song takes shape, the orchestral flavor of the synthesizer and the hard edge of Martin Barre’s always superb lead guitar are perfectly balanced. This, along with Songs From The Wood, have always been my favorite Jethro Tull albums. Album Rating: 3.5Edited, thanks! I won’t remind you. Ian Anderson. Where it differs is in the quality of the songs and the quality of the production. Album Rating: 3.5I should give this another try, just to see if my rating is still good. I was going to do the discography in chronological order, but I probably won't be able to get the band's debut until September, so I'm just reviewing the albums that I have now. Clasp 3. One of my all time favs…. The tour for Broadsword was the last of the band's to be exceedingly theatrical. A was supposed to be an Ian Anderson solo effort but was Tull-i-cized by Chrysalis. Gerry Conway’s contributions on drums are also worthy of mention, as he introduces splashes of syncopation and hints of funereal drum rolls while avoiding the impulse to take things too far and turn the song into a tedious military procession. DPRP CD-Review; Rolling Stone Review; Ausführliche Informationen über die einzelnen Versionen der Tonträger bei musik-sammler.de ; Liedtexte bei cupofwonder.com (Archivversion) Informationen zu den Liedtexten bei cupofwonder.com (englisch, Archivversion) Einzelnachweise. Jethro Tull. Overall, the theme coalesces around a central point: we may dis our medieval ancestors and their primitive ways, but while we may have better appliances and means of transport, we’re far short of claiming evolutionary superiority. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. CHR 1380; Vinyl LP). “Beastie” deals with the fundamental fears that form the primary obstacle to our development as human beings. 4.0 out of 5 stars Heavy Jethro Tull. Change ). i got this for christmas off my nan ages ago, must say i thought it was fucking bollocks like. Album Rating: 3.5Yes I guess we have to be patient with that one. She was as useless as tits on a hog. “Pussy Willow” is essentially a more detailed character description of the office worker described in Paul McCartney’s “Another Day.” This girl Friday has fantasies of being rescued from her humdrum existence by a medieval prince, who will shuffle her off to the mystical east. The Broadsword and the Beast comes to a fitting conclusion with the sentimental pub song, “Cheerio.” My only regret is that it doesn’t have more verses, because I think it would make a great replacement for the always tiresome “Auld Lang Syne” with the added bonus of not having to remember what the Scots title means when you’re three sheets to the wind. Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Broadsword And The Beast at Amazon.com. I would describe the period between Songs from the Wood and Crest of a Knave as a period dictated by Ian Anderson’s changing circumstances and ever-fluctuating interests. Still marking time through winter. View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 2005 CD release of The Broadsword And The Beast on Discogs. ( Log Out /  Sicherlich waren es die Songs, die mich vor mehr als 30 Jahren gefangen nahmen – aber auch das grandiose Cover ist ganz wichtiger Teil des Gesamtwerkes, fängt es doch die Stimmung sehr gut ein: magisch, phantastisch, schicksalsschwer, mitunter bedrohlich und doch stets … Ian falls in love with espionage tales and we get Under Wraps. Like it was Tull “dumbed down” or something. Mick Abrahams • Don Airey • Martin Allcock • Barriemore Barlow • Martin Barre • Cliv Sung in the first-person by the male half of the toxic relationship, the arrangement of mutual convenience and exploitation is exposed as the pathetic and primitive relationship it is: Shout but you see it still won’t do. “Fallen on Hard Times” is Ian Anderson’s attempt to weigh in on the general mess in the U. K. that began in the 70’s and led to the ascension of the Iron Lady in a fearful overreaction by the voting public, similar to what brought Ronald Reagan to power in the USA. There’s nothing I can do for you, everywhere’s a danger zone. The Broadsword And The Beast. James Brown & The Famous Flames – Live at the Apollo, Update on Life, International Relations and the American Boycott, Book Review: Sleeping with Patty Hearst by Mary Lambeth Moore, The Temptations - The Definitive Collection - Classic Music Review, Alex Chilton - Like Flies on Sherbert - Classic Music Review, Jethro Tull - Songs from the Wood - Classic Music Review, Fleetwood Mac - Future Games - Classic Music Review, The Shirelles - 25 All-Time Greatest Hits - Classic Music Review, King Crimson - In the Court of the Crimson King - Classic Music Review. Genres: Progressive Rock, Folk Rock. I've been digging that album hard lately. Label: EMI - 7243 4 73411 2 0,Chrysalis - 7243 4 73411 2 0 • Format: CD Album, Remastered • Country: Europe • Genre: Rock • Style: Folk Rock, Prog Rock Like Aqualung, The Broadsword and the Beast is divided into two roughly thematic sides: “Beastie” and “Broadsword.” That organization is driven more by the lead songs than the actual content, but the “Beastie” side deals more with the darker aspects of human nature. David Bowling May 13, 2010 1 Comment 148 Views. Auf dem in dieser Besetzung entstandenen Album "Broadsword And The Beast" versuchten die Tull, die akustischen und synthetischen Einflüsse der vorhergehenden Alben zu kombinieren. Ian does much, much better with poisonous personal relationships, as demonstrated by the outstanding piece, “Flying Colours.” By becoming a rock star, he had raised his status in society to the point where he was invited to various posh soireés. The band would continue further down the road into synth-pop, but never would they do it again with this success. You can pop those pills and visit some psychiatrist who’ll say MB bei Facebook . Jethro Tull spielte das Album mit Ian Anderson, Martin Barre, Peter-John Vettese, Dave Pegg und Gerry Conway ein. This, along with Songs From The Wood, have always been my favorite Jethro Tull albums. A: We Are Devo! Teil der ursprünglichen Langrille ein. Verified Purchase..and I like this album, it is not like Jethro before. There’s only one problem, though: most of it sucks. I’ll probably get back to Tull someday, as I’d like to complete the discography from This Was through Crest of a Knave, but this year I’m trying to do more early 21st century stuff—the music from my generation. Το The Broadsword and the Beast είναι το 14ο άλμπουμ του αγγλικού ροκ συγκροτήματος Jethro Tull, το οποίο κυκλοφόρησε στις 10 Απριλίου του 1982 μέσω της δισκογραφικής εταιρίας "Chrysalis Records". Album Rating: 3.5That's what I mean, it's kind of confusing. Ian’s flute is the dominant feature here, giving “The Clasp” a pleasant sense of the familiar. The “Broadsword” side is more diverse, less connected and a touch less satisfying. Report this review (#267159) | Posted by deathlifereborn | Saturday, February 20, 2010 | Review Permanlink. Still nicely covered though. Descriptors fantasy, male vocals, epic, passionate, melodic. He could have avoided it by delaying the first syllable and turning the melody into a diminuendo. According to the psychic, and repeatedly reinforced by life experience, my two greatest fears are vulnerability and inadequacy. According to the annotations on the Cup of Wonder site, Ian Anderson had this to say about “The Clasp”: Ironically the handshake, when it is offered, is very often a forced gesture, far removed from its origin which was a way of demonstrating that you had no weapon in your hand and that you were offering your open hand to someone in peace. The Broadsword and the Beast has a satisfying, holistic feel, a record that successfully links the medieval with the modern from both a musical and thematic perspective. The Broadsword and the Beast By Jethro Tull..... Buy this Album. I can definitely understand why you were disappointed by the album, the electronic stuff is pretty odd at first. This review is for the sound quality of the remaster - 5 stars - and as for the music, that's 5 stars as well. Broadsword 7. Ian Anderson uses funereal imagery to mark the symbolic death of self-and-other; the experience is one of mourning for the relationship and for the now-separated individuals: Dream of me as the nights draw cold We’ll settle old scores now, and settle the hard way. With perhaps the best artwork on any album cover, ever - this disc became quite popular and the menacing pixie like image of Ian still adorns concert tee shirts. Tipps & Tricks Fragen (FAQ) Regeln. "Pussy Willow" ist vielleicht am einfachsten gestrickt, geht aber ins Ohr und ist trotzdem für mich einer der stärksten Tracks. Share: Tweet. The Broadsword And The Beast was the CD release that most direly needed a remaster—now it's done. It mixes electronic sound, provided by Peter-John Vettese (characteristic that would go on the next album Under Wraps) with acoustic instruments.. 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