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Dear Heather
Studio album by
Leonard Cohen
ReleasedOctober 26, 2004
Recorded1979, July 9, 1985, 2002–04
GenreSoft rock, contemporary folk
Length49:27
LabelColumbia
ProducerLeanne Ungar, Sharon Robinson, Anjani Thomas, Henry Lewy
Leonard Cohen chronology
The Essential Leonard Cohen
(2002) 		Dear Heather
(2004) 		Live in London
(2009)

Dear Heather is the 11th studio album by Canadian singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen, released by Columbia Records in 2004. It was dedicated "in memory of Jack McClelland 1922-2004."

Background

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The album features Cohen experimenting with different musical approaches. On "To a Teacher", Cohen quotes himself from The Spice-Box of Earth, his second collection of poetry from 1961. The basic tracks of "The Faith" dated back to the Recent Songs sessions from 1979.[1] The album includes a live version of the country standard "Tennessee Waltz", which was taken from a performance during his tour in support of the LP Various Positions. Considering the plethora of sources from which the material sprang, Cohen had originally wanted to call the album Old Ideas, but eventually changed it to Dear Heather for fear that fans might assume it was merely a compilation or "best of" package (Old Ideas would be the title of Cohen's next studio album). There is increase in spoken poetry over singing, with two songs featuring words by other writers: Lord Byron ("No More a-Roving") and F. R. Scott ("Villanelle for our Time").[2] The gospel-tinged "On That Day" addresses the still-raw tragedy and horror of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

Reception

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Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic74/100[3]
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusicStarStarStarHalf star[4]
BlenderStarStarStarStar[5]
Entertainment WeeklyB−[6]
The GuardianStarStarStar[7]
MojoStarStarStarStar[8]
NME7/10[9]
Pitchfork8.0/10[10]
Rolling StoneStarStarStarHalf star[11]
UncutStarStarStarStarStar[12]
The Village VoiceB[13]

The album reached No. 131 on the Billboard 200 and Internet Album charts and #5 on the Canadian Album charts. It was Cohen's highest charting album in America since 1969's Songs from a Room. The album's highest chart position came in Poland where it reached #1 on the Polish Albums Chart.[14] Dear Heather was not received as well by critics as Ten New Songs and Cohen's 2001 live album Field Commander Cohen: Tour of 1979 had been. Some critics found it dour - although such notices had been commonplace throughout various stages of Cohen's career - and noted a tone of finality in the offering. The New York Times reported, "Some of the songs are virtually unadorned with poetic imagery and fall flat; in others, Mr. Cohen uses his calmly sepulchral voice for speech rather than melody. The production is homemade." Stylus Magazine deemed it an "unsatisfying way to end such an intriguing career." In the November 2004 Rolling Stone review of the LP, Michaelangelo Matos praised the album, calling Cohen "Canada's hippest 70 year old" and insisting that "given how monochromatic Cohen tends to be, the jumbled feel works in Dear Heather's favor." Thom Jurek of AllMusic argues that Dear Heather is Cohen's "most upbeat" album: "Rather than focus on loss as an end, it looks upon experience as something to be accepted as a portal to wisdom and gratitude...If this is indeed his final offering as a songwriter, it is a fine, decent, and moving way to close this chapter of the book of his life."

Track listing

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All tracks are written by Leonard Cohen, except where noted.

No.TitleLyricsMusicProducer(s)Length
1."Go No More a-Roving"Lord Byron Sharon Robinson3:40
2."Because Of"  Leanne Ungar3:00
3."The Letters" Cohen, RobinsonRobinson4:44
4."Undertow"  Ungar4:20
5."Morning Glory"  Ungar4:20
6."On That Day" Cohen, Anjani ThomasThomas2:04
7."Villanelle for Our Time"F. R. Scott Ungar5:55
8."There for You" Cohen, RobinsonRobinson4:36
9."Dear Heather"  Ungar3:41
10."Nightingale" Cohen, ThomasThomas, Ed Sanders2:27
11."To a Teacher"  Ungar2:32
12."The Faith" based on "Un Canadien errant"Ungar, Henry Lewy4:17
13."Tennessee Waltz" (Live at Montreux Jazz Festival)Redd Stewart; additional verse: CohenPee Wee KingCohen4:05
Total length:49:27

Personnel

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  • Leonard Cohen – vocals, guitar, Jew's harp on "On That Day" and "Nightingale"
  • Sharon Robinson – vocals, arrangements
  • Anjani Thomas – vocals, backing vocals; piano on "On That Day", "Nightingale" and "Tennessee Waltz"
  • Bob Sheppard – tenor saxophone on "Go No More a-Roving"
  • Stan Sargeant – bass on "On That Day" and "Nightingale"
  • Johnny Friday – drums on "On That Day" and "Nightingale"
  • Sarah Kramer – trumpet on "Dear Heather"
  • Mitch Watkins – guitar on "The Faith" and "Tennessee Waltz"
  • Garth Hudson – accordion on "The Faith"
  • Roscoe Beck – bass on "The Faith"
  • Bill Ginn – piano on "The Faith"
  • Raffi Hakopian – violin on "The Faith"
  • John Bilezikjian – oud on "The Faith"
  • Paul Ostermayer – flute on "The Faith"
  • Ron Getman – steel guitar and vocals on "Tennessee Waltz"
  • John Crowder – bass and vocals on "Tennessee Waltz"
  • Richard Crooks – drums on "Tennessee Waltz"
  • Jeremy Lubbock – string arrangement on "The Faith"

Track notes

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Charts

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Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[34] Gold 20,000^
Norway (IFPI Norway)[35] Gold 20,000*
Poland (ZPAV)[36] Gold 20,000*
United Kingdom (BPI)[37] Silver 60,000^

* Sales figures based on certification alone.
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References

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Dear Heather is the eleventh studio album by Canadian singer-songwriter , released on 26 October 2004 by .
The album comprises 13 tracks blending sung compositions with spoken-word pieces adapted from Cohen's poetry, produced in collaboration with Sharon Robinson and , and featuring Leanne Ungar as engineer.
Its sound is characterized by minimalist arrangements, including keyboards, brushed drums, and subtle instrumentation evoking a nocturnal, reflective atmosphere, with themes centered on aging, loss, gratitude, and personal elegies.
Critics praised its intimate poignancy and Cohen's mature wisdom at age 70, though some found the experimental spoken elements and subdued style uneven or challenging; it marked a departure from the more structured (2001).
Commercially, Dear Heather peaked at number 131 on the US but topped charts in and , reflecting Cohen's enduring international appeal despite modest domestic sales.

Background

Career hiatus and personal context

Following the release of his 1992 album The Future and its accompanying tour, retreated from his music career and public life, entering the Mount Baldy Zen Center near in 1994 to pursue intensive Buddhist training under master . This five-year period of seclusion involved a demanding routine of , manual labor such as cooking and snow shoveling at the high-altitude site, and disengagement from worldly pursuits, marking a deliberate pause in his artistic output amid no new studio recordings. Cohen was formally ordained as a Rinzai Zen monk on August 9, 1996, adopting the dharma name Jikan, meaning "Silence," and eventually serving as the center's head monk, responsible for overseeing operations for a community of practitioners. He departed the in 1999, citing the physical toll of the ascetic lifestyle at age 65, though the experience profoundly shaped his worldview, emphasizing discipline, impermanence, and introspection over external acclaim. This monastic interlude provided personal context for Cohen's later work, as he re-emerged into music production in his late 60s, first with the 2001 collaboration alongside Sharon Robinson, before independently helming Dear Heather sessions starting around 2002. The hiatus allowed reflection on aging, loss, and , themes that permeated his return to recording at a time when his gravelly voice had deepened further due to years of smoking and monastic austerity.

Inspiration and dedication

Dear Heather is dedicated "in memory of Jack McClelland (1922–2004)," the Canadian publisher who founded McClelland & Stewart and published Cohen's debut poetry collection Let Us Compare Mythologies in 1956, thereby launching his literary career. McClelland's support extended through Cohen's early works, fostering a relationship that Cohen later acknowledged as instrumental to his development as a . The album's inspiration stems from Cohen's reflections on mortality, literary heritage, and personal loss, composed during his post-monastic phase after years of retreat at the Mount Baldy Zen Center ending around 1999. At age 70, Cohen channeled tributes to mentors and contemporaries, with over a third of the tracks serving as elegies; "Go No More A-Roving," adapting Lord Byron's poem, pays homage to his friend and fellow poet (1912–2006), a contemporary who influenced Cohen's early style, while "Nightingale" honors vocalist Carl Anderson (1945–2004), who had collaborated with Cohen. Additional motivations include grappling with recent tragedies, as in "On That Day," which contemplates the September 11, 2001, attacks through a lens of human frailty and divine absence, and intimate reminiscences of women and faith, drawing from Cohen's lifelong poetic impulses rather than new romantic pursuits. The title track evokes a spectral encounter with a figure named Heather, symbolizing elusive beauty and transience, without reference to a specific individual in Cohen's documented life. This retrospective tone aligns with Cohen's return to recording after Ten New Songs (2001), emphasizing spoken-word elements and minimalism to underscore themes of aging and reconciliation.

Recording and production

Studio sessions

The recording of Dear Heather primarily occurred in Leonard Cohen's home studio, utilizing a minimalist and intimate approach that emphasized and sparse arrangements. Leanne Ungar served as the principal and , with additional production contributions from on tracks such as "On That Day" and "Nightingale," alongside Sharon Robinson and . This setup allowed for flexible workflows, where instrumental tracks were often laid down first, followed by vocals that could alternate between lead and background roles, with Thomas providing vocals on eight of the album's thirteen tracks. Sessions featured limited instrumentation to highlight Cohen's spoken-word elements and Thomas's interpretive singing; for instance, "On That Day" incorporated , bass by Stan Sargeant, and , while initial brushes by Johnny Friday were later removed for a lighter texture. Vocal contributions were frequently spontaneous, as in "Morning Glory," where Thomas improvised lyrics over Cohen's monologue after initial hesitation, drawing inspiration from backyard vines visible during the session. Similarly, "Undertow" evolved from an instrumental sax-led piece into one where Thomas's harmony vocal supplanted the original lead. Cohen granted Thomas full creative freedom in her vocal performances, fostering an organic process that spanned months and yielded selections from approximately twenty potential tracks. "Nightingale" included an introduction by , followed by 's guitar and high vocal notes, dedicated to singer Carl Anderson. The home environment contributed to the album's reflective tone, reflecting 's personal state without a predefined thematic structure.

Key collaborators and contributions

Sharon Robinson, a longtime collaborator of dating back to the , played a pivotal role in Dear Heather as producer, arranger, and performer on tracks including "Go No More A-Roving," "The Letters," and "There for You." She co-wrote "The Letters" with , providing the melody and handling much of the instrumentation, which infused those pieces with subtle, atmospheric production emphasizing 's vocal recitations. Leanne Ungar served as the primary for seven of the album's tracks, such as "Because Of," "Undertow," and "," managing and overseeing the minimalist sessions that highlighted Cohen's spoken-word style and sparse accompaniment. Her involvement ensured a cohesive across the record, drawing on her prior work with Cohen on albums like . Anjani Thomas contributed backing vocals and arrangements to several tracks, including "Morning Glory" and "The Darkness," while also producing "On That Day" and providing and lead vocals on select pieces. Her jazz-inflected sensibilities added warmth to the album's more melodic moments, complementing Cohen's poetic deliveries. Additional musicians included saxophonist on "Go No More A-Roving," accordionist on "The Faith," and violinist Raffi Hakopian, whose contributions enhanced specific tracks with targeted instrumental color without overshadowing Cohen's central role as writer and performer.

Musical style and composition

Instrumentation and arrangements

The album Dear Heather employs minimalistic and spacious arrangements, prioritizing simplicity to highlight Leonard Cohen's gravelly, often spoken-word vocals over dense orchestration. Many tracks feature stripped-down instrumentation centered on , , and bass, with background vocals arranged and performed by providing subtle layers. This approach contrasts with Cohen's earlier, more elaborate productions, reflecting a deliberate shift toward intimacy and restraint during his career hiatus. Arrangements were divided among key collaborators: Sharon Robinson produced, arranged, and performed several tracks, including "Go No More A-Roving," "The Letters," and "There For You," incorporating elements like on the former. Anjani Thomas handled arrangements for "On That Day" and "Nightingale," featuring Cohen on alongside piano and bass. Cohen himself arranged and performed pieces such as "Because Of," "Undertow," and "Morning Glory," often solo or with minimal additions like on the title track. Leanne Ungar served as on multiple Cohen-arranged tracks, emphasizing acoustic sparsity. Instrumental palette includes occasional ethnic and folk elements, such as and on "The Faith," , , and string arrangements by Jeremy Lubbock, evoking a contemplative mood. "Nightingale" adds drums for subtle , while the live 1985 recording of "" introduces , , and fuller band support with , bass, and drums. These choices underscore the album's patchwork construction from recent studio work and archival material, fostering a raw, unpolished aesthetic.

Lyrics and themes

The lyrics of Dear Heather are characterized by their poetic sparsity and intimacy, often delivered in a spoken-word manner over minimal , reflecting Leonard Cohen's deepening vocal limitations in his later years. Many tracks adapt or set existing to music, such as "Go No More A-Roving," which draws from Lord Byron's verse on the waning of youthful passion and physical vitality, emphasizing themes of aging and resignation to diminished desire. Similarly, "Villanelle for Our Time" employs the structured repetition of the form, using F.R. Scott's poem to evoke the inexorable pull of mortality and the futility of resistance against time's erosion. Central themes revolve around mortality, spiritual contemplation, and personal loss, informed by Cohen's monastic retreat and reflections on life's closing chapters. Songs like "The Faith" explore unwavering belief amid doubt, portraying faith as a persistent, almost burdensome force akin to divine labor without rest, alluding to biblical . "On That Day" grapples with the September 11, 2001, attacks, critiquing the emergence of "villains" who exploit tragedy for power while lamenting the distortion of innocence and heroism in its wake. Romantic reminiscence and elegy permeate tracks addressing past relationships and mentors, as in "Because Of," which credits a lover's influence for emotional awakening, and the title song "Dear Heather," a tender plea evoking a woman's youthful allure against the singer's aged longing, symbolizing irretrievable vitality. Covers like "Tennessee Waltz" and originals such as "Undertow" underscore betrayal and inexorable emotional currents, while "To a Teacher" honors mentorship with quiet gratitude. These elements collectively form a valedictory tone, blending melancholy wisdom with redemptive introspection, unburdened by illusion.

Release

Commercial rollout

Dear Heather was released on October 26, 2004, by as Leonard Cohen's eleventh studio album. The initial commercial availability focused on format, distributed through major retail outlets and early digital platforms in and . This rollout followed a seven-year gap since Cohen's previous album, (2001), amid his personal seclusion due to financial disputes with former manager Kelley Lynch. No pre-release singles were issued to build anticipation, aligning with Cohen's established pattern of minimalistic album-centric marketing rather than track-by-track promotion. The album's packaging featured minimalist artwork with a bird illustration, emphasizing thematic dedication to Cohen's late publisher Jack McClelland over flashy commercial elements. International releases occurred concurrently, with European editions produced by Columbia's local subsidiaries, ensuring synchronized market entry without staggered territorial strategies. Dear Heather was released on October 26, 2004, by , with limited promotional efforts orchestrated by , who explicitly expressed reluctance to engage in traditional marketing activities. Cohen conveyed to associates that the album "speaks for itself" and required no additional publicity, opting instead for a hands-off approach that contrasted with standard industry practices for new releases. This stance extended to interviews, as Cohen declined formal promotional discussions, viewing the work's content as self-evident without need for explication. No concert tours or live performances were tied directly to the album's rollout, reflecting Cohen's extended career hiatus and personal circumstances at the time, including financial disputes with his former manager. The release relied primarily on organic media coverage and Cohen's established reputation, with coverage appearing in outlets like and shortly after launch, though without artist participation. This minimalist strategy aligned with Cohen's broader philosophy during this period, prioritizing artistic autonomy over commercial amplification.

Commercial performance

Chart positions

"Dear Heather" peaked at number 131 on the US Billboard 200 chart for the week ending November 13, 2004, marking its only week on the chart. The album reached number 5 on the Canadian Albums Chart. In the , it debuted and peaked at number 34 on the for the week ending November 6, 2004, with a total of 3 weeks on the chart. Internationally, the album performed strongly in Nordic markets, attaining number 2 on the Norwegian albums chart over 11 weeks. It peaked at number 8 on the Swedish for 5 weeks. In Austria, it reached number 13 on the .
Chart (2004)Peak positionWeeks on chart
Canada (Nielsen SoundScan)5—
Norway ()211
Sweden ()85
Austria ()13—
United Kingdom (OCC)343
United States ()1311

Sales certifications

Dear Heather earned gold certifications in multiple countries following its release, indicating sales surpassing the local thresholds for that award, generally between 10,000 and 50,000 units per market. These include , where it met the 50,000-unit requirement set by at the time; Denmark, certified by for 20,000 units; ; ; the ; and . No certifications were awarded in the United States by the RIAA or in the by the BPI, consistent with the album's modest global sales estimated at around 120,000 units.
CountryCertificationCertified sales
Gold50,000
Gold—
Gold20,000
Gold—
Gold—
Gold—

Reception

Initial critical reviews

Dear Heather received generally favorable reviews upon its October 2004 release, aggregating to a score of 74 out of 100 from 19 critics, with 13 positive assessments praising its lyrical depth and reflective tone amid Cohen's advancing age. Critics often highlighted the album's mellow, nocturnal quality, blending spoken-word poetry, sparse elements, and personal introspection on themes of , loss, and maturity, as in AllMusic's description of it as a compassionate look back on life's experiences featuring contributions from Sharon Robinson and . Pitchfork awarded it 8.0 out of 10 on November 3, 2004, calling it Cohen's strongest effort since his re-emergence from seclusion and a "gorgeous, quietly poignant rendering of autumnality," though noting the backing tracks' as potentially divisive "NPR filler" and Cohen's voice reduced to a "papery whisper" that nonetheless served the material effectively. Similarly, viewed the album's jumbled variety positively against Cohen's typically monochromatic style, stating it "works in Dear Heather's favor." High marks included Uncut's perfect score for its "exquisite marriage of song, poetry, and grace" and Mojo's 80 out of 100 for melodic, memorable, and lyrically direct content. Some reviewers critiqued the production's sparseness and Cohen's vocal limitations at age 70, with The Guardian on October 22, 2004, observing that his cigarette-ravaged voice had devolved to a "husking whisper" unfit for singing, paired with "ghastly" synthesizer rhythms and "oily sax" evoking cheap muzak, leading to tracks that resembled poetry recitals over vague jazz rather than cohesive songs. Q Magazine scored it 60 out of 100, faulting its warm sound but lack of sustained musical interest, while Entertainment Weekly deemed it a minor effort marked by slight songs. These views reflected a divide between appreciation for Cohen's introspective wisdom and concerns over diminished musical ambition or execution.

Retrospective evaluations and fan perspectives

Retrospective evaluations have positioned Dear Heather as a meditative capstone to Cohen's oeuvre, with scholarly analysis framing it as a "full review" of his life and work, recalibrating themes of aging, loss, and poetic legacy to "close a circle" before later output. A 2024 reassessment praised its "smooth, seductive and soothing" quality, arguing it affirms Cohen's enduring charisma amid sparse arrangements and spoken-word elements. Conversely, a 2020 critique highlighted its scarcity of standout material, identifying "The Letters" as the sole enduring track amid otherwise unmemorable compositions. Fan perspectives, drawn from online communities, consistently rate Dear Heather as one of Cohen's least favored albums, often relegating it to lower tiers in discography rankings due to perceived repetitiveness and diminished melodic vitality. Enthusiasts acknowledge isolated strengths, such as the haunting "Nightingale" for its emotional resonance and the cover "" for its interpretive charm, but decry much of the record as "pointless" or lacking the gravitas of prior works like . This sentiment underscores a broader fan consensus that the album's experimental recitations and , while intellectually engaging, fail to match Cohen's signature melodic introspection.

Credits and content

Track listing

Dear Heather consists of 13 tracks recorded primarily between 1999 and 2004.
No.Title
1"Go No More A-Roving"
2"Because Of"
3"The Letters"
4"Undertow"
5"Morning Glory"
6"On That Day"
7"Villanelle for Our Time"
8"There for You"
9"Dear Heather"
10"Nightingale"
11"To a Teacher"
12"The Faith"
13"Tennessee Waltz"

Personnel

Leonard Cohen served as the primary vocalist, guitarist, and performer across the album, also contributing and on select tracks, while arranging several songs including "To a Teacher" and "The Faith." Sharon Robinson provided vocals and background vocals on tracks such as "Go No More A-Roving" and "The Darkness," and acted as producer and arranger for those selections. contributed vocals, background vocals, and , particularly on tracks like "Nightingale" and "Because Of," while serving as producer and arranger for "On That Day" and "A Thousand Kisses Deep." Instrumentation featured a mix of session musicians, including bassist and drummer Johnny Friday on "Villanelle for Our Time"; accordionist , bassist , flutist Paul Ostermayer, oud player John Bilezikjian, pianist Bill Ginn, and violinist Raffi Hakopian on "The Faith"; and guitarist Mitch Watkins on "There for You." Additional performers included tenor saxophonist on "Go No More A-Roving," trumpeter Sarah Kramer on "Nightingale," and steel guitarist Ron Getman with background vocals on "Clos des Lenses." Production was handled by multiple collaborators reflecting the album's patchwork recording sessions spanning years, with Leanne Ungar producing and engineering tracks like "Nightingale," "Because Of," and "The Faith." and co-produced "On That Day," while Henry Lewy oversaw "The Faith," and the closing track "Morning Song" originated from a 1985 session produced by himself. Mastering was completed by Marcussen, with string arrangements by Jeremy Lubbock on "The Faith."

Track-specific notes

"Go No More A-Roving" sets Lord Byron's 1817 poem of the same title to music composed by , adopting a jazzy that evokes themes of aging and restraint from youthful pursuits; the track is dedicated to Canadian poet , Cohen's longtime friend and early mentor who influenced his entry into publishing. "Because Of" consists of lyrics and music by , presented in a sparse, reflective style emphasizing personal gratitude amid life's trials. "The Letters" incorporates spoken-word elements over minimal instrumentation, with music composed by ; it draws on epistolary themes, potentially alluding to Cohen's correspondences, though specific inspirations remain unconfirmed in primary accounts. "Undertow" features lyrics and music by , exploring undertones of emotional pull and inevitability in a subdued vocal delivery backed by simple . "Morning Glory" employs Cohen's spoken against a light, ethereal backdrop, blending poetic introspection with subtle musical swells. "On That Day" addresses catastrophic events—widely interpreted as referencing the , 2001, attacks—with lyrics contemplating human response to tragedy, set to a somber, chant-like . " For Our Time" adapts the 1940s poem by F.R. Scott, a fellow modernist and associate, adhering to the villanelle's repetitive structure to convey resilience amid pain and passion; music is by . "There For You" credits lyrics to and music to Bob Johnston, featuring Anjani's backing vocals in a tender, supportive narrative. "Dear Heather" presents a direct, repetitive plea in by , accompanied by basic keyboard , interpreted as a personal address possibly to a lost love or . "To a Teacher" honors the late A.M. Klein, another literary figure from Cohen's formative years, through Cohen's spoken over gentle strings, evoking mentorship and legacy. "The Faith" uses music derived from a 1979 recording with melody rooted in the Quebecois folk tune "The Lost Canadian," paired with Cohen's lyrics on existential weariness; it is dedicated to singer Carl Anderson, whose vocal style influenced Cohen's phrasing. "" is a cover of the 1947 country standard originally written by and Redd Stewart, recorded live by Cohen at the 1985 with minimal arrangement to highlight narrative loss and .

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