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| 523.1 | Now if I could just find these on CD | PFLOYD::ROTHBERG | I wear a face born in the falling rain | Thu Apr 06 1989 01:24 | 42 |
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But of course...
A whole two albums, both on Capitol records.
ICON - Icon (c) 1984 produced by Mike Varney
(Rock On) Through the Night
Killer Machine
On Your Feet
World War
Hot Desert Night
Under My Gun
Iconoclast
Rock 'N' Roll Maniac
I'm Alive
It's Up to You
ICON - Night of the Crime (c) 1985 produced by
Eddie Kramer (where do I know that name
from???)
Naked Eyes
Missing
Danger Calling
Shot At My Heart
Out for Blood
Raise the Hammer
Frozen Tears
The Whites of their Eyes
Hungry for Love
Rock my Radio
IMO, these guys rank up there almost with QRyche
(which I found out Jack had a few extra backstage
passes for and was desperately trying to find me,
but couldn't. *sigh*)
Why does Mike Varney always find the best
musicians??
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| 523.2 | | CSC32::J_HERNANDEZ | I was just a silly lad... | Thu Apr 06 1989 11:05 | 2 |
| i have ICON somewhere, jeeeze, I haven't listened to it in ages.
Time to hit the nostalgia.
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| 523.3 | Back Then | COMET::HOSMER | | Thu Apr 13 1989 09:58 | 15 |
| Back when I used to live in Pheonix they were called School Boys
They played DJ's once the guitar player Danny Wexler was a
acquaintance of mine but being in rival bands we never got to be
much more than that.They always had the best of everything back
then a couple of there parents being somewhate well off,not to take
away anything from them they all are very talented it just made
all the other bands VERY jealous. After they first got signed it
went to some of there heads pretty good but Danny kept everything
in perspective he even introdused us to Mike Varney and we'd get
somewhat happy at the clubs,oh well I hope they get signed again
last I heard they got droped a while back but are going to get resigned
or have already been signed I'll have to check into that with my
friends that stiil live there. I'll let you know.
See Ya
METAL-ED
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| 523.4 | Everyone lived in Phoenix for awhile | CSC32::G_HOUSE | I been down ever since I was 10 | Thu Apr 13 1989 10:28 | 6 |
| Ooooooh! These guys were the Schoolboys?!?
I saw them back in Phoenix when I lived there too! I thought they
were pretty hot at the time.
gh
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| 523.5 | Best twin guitars around that I've heard | PFLOYD::ROTHBERG | I want a Corvette!!! | Thu Apr 13 1989 18:48 | 12 |
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From what I heard, the singer quit and went into
some sort of religious phase, and the band
couldn't get their stuff together quick enough to
fulfill their contract to get another album out
by a certain deadline, so they were dropped.
This is just word of mouth though, I wish I had
seen them when they were in Boston. Oh well. I
can't picture Icon without their singer.
- Rob -
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| 523.6 | | CSC32::J_HERNANDEZ | twisting under schizophrenia | Thu Apr 13 1989 18:52 | 2 |
| After talking to a friend of mine, we did see them at DJ's. Too
bad that place closed down.
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| 523.11 | the lattest | COMET::HOSMER | | Mon Apr 24 1989 03:53 | 8 |
| I talked to a friend of mine in Phoenix he said that Icon has been
resigned with Megaforce records (affiliated with Atlantic somehow)
they are mixing down their latest tape and are supposed to open
up for Skid Row on the nights that Skid Row isn't opening up for
Bon J. this is supposed to happen some time in May-June time frame.
It will be interesting to see if everything happens this way or
not.
METAL-ED
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| 523.12 | | PFLOYD::ROTHBERG | Speak the word, the word is all of us. | Mon Apr 24 1989 05:01 | 10 |
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Icon/Skid Row??? NO! I hope not! As much as I
love Icon, that would be like Queensryche opening
for Faster Pussycat! UGH! I'll just have to
make sure I miss SR if that's the case. Hope
Icon's lineup is still the same.
- Rob -
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| 523.15 | | ANT::SLABOUNTY | It's 7 o'clock and I wanna mosh ... | Thu Jul 06 1989 09:24 | 9 |
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Well, I listened to the 3 songs I have by them again today
and now I wanna get some "Icon" stuff.
Has anyone seen this stuff on CD? Especially the self-titled
debut album.
GTI
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| 523.16 | | PFLOYD::ROTHBERG | cause I'm FINISHED! | Fri Jul 07 1989 03:52 | 10 |
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If you find any, you had better let me know! My
two tapes are getting worn.
- Rob -
Doubt Capitol ever released them on CD -
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| 523.17 | | SALEM::BUTKUS | My mom says I'm special | Mon Jul 10 1989 09:16 | 8 |
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Rob when I was in plaza music the other day I saw an Icon
casette it might be new..
M
B
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| 523.18 | | PFLOYD::ROTHBERG | cause I'm FINISHED! | Tue Jul 11 1989 06:29 | 8 |
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Thanks, ill check it out. BTW, what do you meant
the other day. i thought you were gone!
How is SC?? BTW, you left your card in my car.
cheers, rob
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| 523.19 | | PFLOYD::ROTHBERG | Ludicrous speed ... GO!!!! | Tue Aug 01 1989 19:46 | 8 |
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well, don't know when it's happening, but icon is
coming out with a new album [new singer]. not
sure what label, or when it's due, but it was
mentioned in kerrang. can't wait for this one.
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| 523.20 | | ANT::SLABOUNTY | Do ya wanna bump & grind with me? | Mon Aug 14 1989 09:40 | 9 |
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I was lookin' in "The Book" over the w'end (that huge book
in record stores that lists all recordings) and there was
a listing for "Metal Warriors" on CD by Icon.
Is this the new one?
GTI
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| 523.21 | | PFLOYD::ROTHBERG | Ludicrous speed ... GO!!!! | Tue Aug 15 1989 00:08 | 7 |
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i've never even heard of it ... i wonder if it
is. i'll try to find out.
- rob -
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| 523.22 | | PFLOYD::ROTHBERG | Anyone else wearing 'quitters'? | Thu Sep 07 1989 02:12 | 8 |
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Icon's new album came out today, Strawberries
didn't have it in yet though, I'll have to check
again tomorrow ... wonder how the new singer is
going to be???
- Rob -
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| 523.23 | | PFLOYD::ROTHBERG | Anyone else wearing 'quitters'? | Fri Sep 08 1989 19:15 | 13 |
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ell, got the new album yesterday, and though it's
not even close to being as good as their first
two, it's still pretty good. A totally new sound
for them. I haven't quite decided who the singer
sounds like yet, maybe Coverdale or Hagar, but
most of the music is pretty rockin', sort of
along the lines of Tesla would be the closest
thing I can think of.
Cheers, Rob
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| 523.24 | | ROSBIF::PHILIPPA | You were raped? Well...at first. | Fri Sep 15 1989 10:46 | 20 |
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The new album is called Right between the Eyes, I just got it
(along with a coupla others).
Side A Side B
Right between the eyes Holy man's water
Two for the road Bad times
Taking my breath away Double life
A far cry/A.Y.U. Forever young
In your eyes Running under fire
Peace and love
Vocals: Jerry Harrison
Guitar: Dan Wexler
Bass: Tracy Wallach
Drums: Pat Dixon
Guitar: Drew Bollmann
Flip
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| 523.25 | | ROSBIF::PHILIPPA | You were raped? Well...at first. | Fri Sep 15 1989 13:24 | 6 |
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It's no where near as good as some of their older stuff!!!
Thumbs down!
Flip
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| 523.26 | | PFLOYD::ROTHBERG | The black hole of Cygnus X-1... | Sat Sep 16 1989 12:27 | 16 |
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Hey, hey!! Thumbs down compared to their OLD
stuff, but for all the new music coming out, this
album is still a cut above most of it. Like I
said earlier, kind of similar to Tesla (I wasn't
sure if Tesla sounded like the right band to pick
at first, but I asked two others who it reminded
them of and they both said Tesla) with a bit of
the newer Triumph mixed in.
- Rob -
One thing though, production on this album is
much better than it ever was before.
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| 523.27 | sulk-swing!!! | ROSBIF::PHILIPPA | | Mon Sep 18 1989 13:53 | 9 |
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Icon's first album and Night of the Crime aren't available in the
UK......sob......the first was never released and the second was
a limited edition.....sob......sooooooooo, who wants to sell me
their copies, huh, will ya huh?
8^] <----- how can you resist that smile?!?!?!
Flip
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| 523.28 | | PFLOYD::ROTHBERG | It is a most elusive fish... | Mon Sep 18 1989 20:37 | 6 |
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You should have grabbed 'em while you were here
(though they aren't easy to find ...)
- Rob who wants the CD's -
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| 523.29 | Icon at the Channel | USCTR1::EDEGAGNE | Rip & Tear! | Thu Nov 09 1989 16:25 | 8 |
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Icon will be at the Channel on Dec. 12 (Tues.) Other bands will
be there too, the only band I know of that will be there is Marlboro
local band Sweet Surrender, these guys are good, check em out.
Mr. Ed...
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| 523.30 | another Phoenix band making some noise | PNO::HEISER | Rude Dog's Trainer | Thu Nov 09 1989 17:27 | 5 |
| Icon played here at a local club 2 weeks ago. My sister is a
professional photographer and rock photography is her hobby. She went
to the show and shot a few rolls. Waiting for her to develop them now.
Mike
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| 523.31 | | PFLOYD::ROTHBERG | Um... I'm dyin' over here... | Fri Nov 10 1989 17:38 | 8 |
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YES!! Finally!! One of the only bands I've been
dying to see that I haven't! These guys are the
yones!
Rob the 'Iconoclast'
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| 523.32 | My review... | PFLOYD::ROTHBERG | The Black Hole of Cygnus X-1... | Thu Dec 14 1989 14:43 | 32 |
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Well, went to Icon last night (thanks for the
tix, Paul). There were probably about 100 people
there, which is fine with me as I hate crowded
clubs. As far as performance goes, they were
excellent, but they played too much new stuff for
my tastes. Their mix was also terrible. Drums
sound was a lot louder than the bass which was
louder than everything else. The vocals and
guitars were very muddy sounding. As far as old
tunes, they played three: Under My Gun, Whites
of Their Eyes and Out For Blood. The new guitar
team is not as good. Before, it was like a
guitar duet along the lines of Iron Maiden, now
it's just two guitarists. The new guitarist was
a cool guy. I played a game of chess with him
before they went on. He had a portable computer
with him and was out in the lobby playing chess.
The new singer I can live without. He has one of
those raspy sounding voices (ala Rough Cutt) that
I really don't like. After the show, some idiot
came up to him and said, "I hope you aren't going
to say you took voice lessons." The guy admitted
he never has (big deal). I asked the kid, "Who
are you, Tony Harnell?" The old singer left as he
went 'born-again'. The old guitarist got married
and got out of the whole music scene. Overall
though, a good show.
Cheers, Rob
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| 523.33 | FYI for Icon fans | UPWARD::HEISER | child of the blues | Mon Jun 11 1990 15:26 | 13 |
| I met Drew (one of Icon's guitar players) last week. He told me that
the guy that signed them was axed, and therefore, Icon was also. Such
is life in sho biz.
He's been unhappy with the band and is planning on starting his own
band when he returns from Paris. He felt he never quite fit in with
the rest of the boys because of his age (only 23).
Drew is a really nice, down-to-earth guy. He still lives with his
parents (Dad is a prominent doctor) in the 32nd St. & Lincoln area (for
those that know Phoenix, you'll know that this area is mega $$$).
Mike
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| 523.34 | | PFLOYD::ROTHBERG | Turn around&walk the razors edge... | Tue Jun 12 1990 02:25 | 11 |
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Yep, I played chess with him for a short while at
the Paradise... I love this band, but it's just
not the same without that guitar duet. Nothing
wrong with Drew, but it just wasn't Icon with him
and the new singer. Their 3rd album was still an
excellent album, but the first two are at the top
of my favorites list... Hope they work things
out.
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| 523.35 | | PEKING::WRANG | Freak of nature walking tottum pole | Wed Aug 29 1990 08:20 | 4 |
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Icon have split up.
Flip
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| 523.37 | | PEKING::WRANG | Freak of nature walking tottum pole | Wed Aug 29 1990 09:36 | 5 |
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Looks like this time is for good...they are splitting to follow solo
projects..it sez 'ere.
Flip
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| 523.39 | | CHEFS::DALLISON | Liquor and Poker | Wed Aug 29 1990 09:46 | 4 |
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Maybe the lead singer will be hired as a stunt man for David
Coverdale. After all - all that action with Tawny is likley to stop the
old dudes heart from ticking some day.
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| 523.40 | | PNO::HEISER | from Colorado Springs | Wed Aug 29 1990 12:11 | 6 |
| Re: last few
I told you guys back in .33 that they were done with. Drew has already
started another band in Phoenix.
Mike
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| 523.41 | ex | DUCK::PERKINSP | One sheet both sides | Tue Feb 05 1991 07:39 | 6 |
| Dan Wexler has put together a new outfit called Tom Cats, which also
features ex-icon Pat Dixon and three members of Geronimo.
Jerry HArrison is working on his sosl project.
Flip
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| 523.42 | | BUSY::SLABOUNTY | HereComesTrouble&ItLooksLikeFun | Tue Jan 07 1992 12:10 | 7 |
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And the winner of the award for "Album sounding just like a White-
snake release" goes to "Right Between the Eyes" by Icon.
YAWN.
GTI
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| 523.43 | all the best members of the band left b4 that album | GAMGEE::ROBR | It's man against machine... | Sun Jan 12 1992 23:09 | 5 |
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yep, that album is junk. now try the first two.
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| 523.44 | | SUBURB::COOKS | Lie,Cheat,Steal | Mon Jan 13 1992 08:07 | 5 |
| I thought Icon did a bit of a classic called "Night of the Crime" or
something like that?
Joe Strummer.
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| 523.45 | | GAMGEE::ROBR | It's man against machine... | Tue Jan 14 1992 00:15 | 5 |
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That's their second album. that one KILLS!!!
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| 523.46 | | BUSY::BUSY::SLABOUNTY | Trouble with a capital 'T' | Mon Mar 13 1995 06:18 | 6 |
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PastelBlue has listings for a self-titled album, "Icon", and
"Paradise Lost". Are either of these any good?
"Icon" lists for about $30 and "Paradise Lost" $16.
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| 523.47 | Paradise Lost - not bad | SUBSYS::MSOUCY | | Mon Mar 13 1995 06:42 | 8 |
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I have Paradise Lost "Icon", not too bad....haven't played it in awhile
though. $30 for Icon? Seems a bit high....and the other sounds like a
self-titled first album? I want to find out how many they actually
have done. Have to go to Newbury comics again to peruse their catalog.
Mike
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| 523.48 | ah yes, right between the eyes is #3 | KDX200::ROBR | Twisted grey face in the rain... | Mon Mar 13 1995 08:31 | 10 |
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im not familiar with paradise lost. hmmm.... the icon albums on cd
are so expensive because they were never released in the us on cd.
icon was the first one and rules
the second was night of the crime which also rules
the third had a new singer and guitarist and pretty much was nothing
like old icon. it was ok, but nothing great. i forget the name.
paradise lost, i have NO idea where that fits in the picture.
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| 523.49 | Paradise Lost | CHEFS::QUINTF | I'm the Real Me | Tue Jun 27 1995 09:04 | 22 |
| I picked up "Icon" on sale last week and I now wonder why this band
does not have its own topic.
Line-up:
Nick Holmes - Vocals
Gregor Mackintosh - Lead guitars
Aaron Aedy - Rythm and accoustic Guitars
Stephen Edmondson - Bass
Matt Archer - Drums
Their Music cranks !!!
Mucho Heavy with High recording quality, great vocals and guitar
harmonies.
I know they have a new release out, "Draconian Times" which I'm gonna
get Asap !
Anyone to enter their discography ?
Fred.
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| 523.50 | | BUSY::SLABOUNTY | Holy rusted metal, Batman! | Mon Aug 07 1995 12:18 | 10 |
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I got "Paradise Lost" the other day ... sounds ALOT like the new
Anthrax album ["Sound of White Noise"] but minus the crankin'
drums.
Not bad ... definitely better than "Right Between the Eyes".
And PastelBlue informs me that the self-titled CD is unavailable,
so I need another source. Anybody?
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| 523.51 | | WMOIS::MAZURKA | Son_of_A_Wicked_Good_Time | Mon Aug 07 1995 13:02 | 1 |
| Whats"PastelBlue"???
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| 523.52 | | BUSY::SLABOUNTY | Holy rusted metal, Batman! | Mon Aug 07 1995 13:17 | 3 |
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On-line music store, where I got all the Horslips stuff.
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| 523.53 | | BUSY::SLABOUNTY | Holy rusted metal, Batman! | Mon Aug 21 1995 11:08 | 7 |
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Well, "Icon" and "Night of the Crime" are on order from a place
called CDNow ... hopefully they won't wait 2 months and tell me
that they've been discontinued. $22 each ... $47 total.
http://cdnow.com
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| 523.54 | | BUSY::SLABOUNTY | I'll kiss the dirt and walk away | Fri Sep 22 1995 10:03 | 7 |
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They're here!!
"Icon" cranks ... simple as that. Excellent guitar work by these
guys. "Night of the Crime" is OK after 1 listen, but I'll give it
another chance.
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