Original playlist analysis by PlaylistScaler
Choose between pop-rock lift, sharper pop-punk and emo, classic-rock staples, Spanish-language rock, and rock built around workout or festival themes. PlaylistScaler compares this set of Spotify playlists from their respective curators, with recommendations based on the observed selections where available.
What our analysis found
Different tempo profiles
Measured median tempos range from 106 BPM in Emo Songs Everyone Knows to 127 BPM in pop punk/alt rock/emo rap songs 🖤. Measurement coverage is listed in each playlist's analysis panel.
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- Most followedRock Classics 13,641,751 followers
- Fastest growingRock Internacional 🤘 Só Rock, As Melhores de Todos os Tempos! 🎸 Wonderwall +484 followers a day
- Most tracksGYM BEAST ROCK 🎸 RAGE MODE WORKOUT 🔱 563 tracks
- Highest measured energypop punk/alt rock/emo rap songs 🖤 Median energy 0.93 / 1
Find your starting point
- Bright pop-rock crossoverPop Rock 2026 🎸
- Faster pop-punk chargepop punk/alt rock/emo rap songs 🖤
- Classic-rock radio coreTop Classic Rock Hits of All Time 🎸
Playlist picks
Each playlist is credited to its Spotify curator.
Systemic’s selection leans melodic, upbeat, and relatively danceable while keeping a strong rock presence. Iris, Sk8er Boi, Semi-Charmed Life, and My Own Worst Enemy point to a broad singalong mix rather than a narrowly punk-focused set.
Top genres
- rock 93 tracks
- pop 66 tracks
- alternative 52 tracks
- Tracks
- 179
- Playing time
- 11h 34m
- Marked explicit
- 13
- Followers
- 6,914
A few observed tracks
- IrisThe Goo Goo Dolls
- Sk8er BoiAvril Lavigne
- Semi-Charmed LifeThird Eye Blind
Audio profile
Shazam track measurements via artist.tools · aggregated by PlaylistScaler · retrieved Oct 9, 2026
Dot: median · shaded band: middle 50% of measured tracks.
- Tempo
- 113 BPM0200 BPMMiddle half: 96–137.25 BPM · 152 tracks measured
- Energy
- 0.83 / 101Middle half: 0.67–0.95 · 150 tracks measured
- Danceability
- 0.63 / 101Middle half: 0.48–0.78 · 150 tracks measured
- Valence
- 0.75 / 101Middle half: 0.62–0.87 · 150 tracks measured
- Acousticness
- 0.67 / 101Middle half: 0.54–0.84 · 150 tracks measured
- Melodicness
- 0.41 / 101Middle half: 0.18–0.65 · 150 tracks measured
Sources & full analysis Checked Oct 9, 2026
- Track entries
- 179
- Distinct tracks
- 179
- Repeated entries
- 0
- Distinct artists
- 113
- Playing time
- 11h 34m · 100% duration coverage
- Explicit flags
- 13 marked explicit · 100% coverage
- Track genre labels
- rock, pop, alternative, adult alternative, american trad rock · 99.44% coverage
- Audio measurements
- 152 of 179 distinct tracks · 84.92% coverage
- Follower change
- -1 · Sep 13, 2026 to Oct 13, 2026
20.75% overlap with pop punk/alt rock/emo rap songs 🖤: the proportion of combined distinct tracks shared by both playlists. Other playlist checked Oct 9, 2026.
12.66% overlap with Millennial Hopecore: the proportion of combined distinct tracks shared by both playlists. Other playlist checked Oct 9, 2026.
Spotify playlist observations, genre labels via artist.tools, and Shazam measurements via artist.tools. Calculations by PlaylistScaler. How to read this analysis.
This Systemic playlist is the more forceful pick for high-energy pop-punk and alternative rock. Ocean Avenue, The Anthem, Face Down, Basket Case, and Dance, Dance make its throwback punk streak much clearer than the broader Pop Rock 2026 selection.
Top genres
- rock 96 tracks
- alternative 86 tracks
- pop 21 tracks
- Tracks
- 176
- Playing time
- 10h 43m
- Marked explicit
- 28
- Followers
- 30
A few observed tracks
- Ocean AvenueYellowcard
- The AnthemGood Charlotte
- Face DownThe Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
Audio profile
Shazam track measurements via artist.tools · aggregated by PlaylistScaler · retrieved Oct 9, 2026
Dot: median · shaded band: middle 50% of measured tracks.
- Tempo
- 127 BPM0200 BPMMiddle half: 101.5–160 BPM · 150 tracks measured
- Energy
- 0.93 / 101Middle half: 0.85–0.96 · 148 tracks measured
- Danceability
- 0.53 / 101Middle half: 0.42–0.65 · 148 tracks measured
- Valence
- 0.7 / 101Middle half: 0.59–0.79 · 148 tracks measured
- Acousticness
- 0.58 / 101Middle half: 0.49–0.68 · 148 tracks measured
- Melodicness
- 0.22 / 101Middle half: 0.12–0.36 · 148 tracks measured
Sources & full analysis Checked Oct 9, 2026
- Track entries
- 176
- Distinct tracks
- 176
- Repeated entries
- 0
- Distinct artists
- 72
- Playing time
- 10h 43m · 100% duration coverage
- Explicit flags
- 28 marked explicit · 100% coverage
- Track genre labels
- rock, alternative, pop, punk, adult alternative · 100% coverage
- Audio measurements
- 151 of 176 distinct tracks · 85.8% coverage
- Follower change
- +4 · Sep 13, 2026 to Oct 4, 2026
24.75% overlap with Emo Songs Everyone Knows: the proportion of combined distinct tracks shared by both playlists. Other playlist checked Oct 9, 2026.
20.75% overlap with Pop Rock 2026 🎸: the proportion of combined distinct tracks shared by both playlists. Other playlist checked Oct 9, 2026.
Spotify playlist observations, genre labels via artist.tools, and Shazam measurements via artist.tools. Calculations by PlaylistScaler. How to read this analysis.
Systemic centers familiar rock staples from AC/DC, Eagles, and Boston, including Back In Black, Highway to Hell, Hotel California, and More Than a Feeling. Pick it for a classic-rock-first selection rather than modern alternative or punk.
Top genres
- rock 150 tracks
- pop 32 tracks
- arena rock 16 tracks
- Tracks
- 177
- Playing time
- 13h 11m
- Marked explicit
- 1
- Followers
- 23
A few observed tracks
- Back In BlackAC/DC
- Hotel California - 2013 RemasterEagles
- Highway to HellAC/DC
Measured examples
- Back In BlackAC/DC93 BPMEnergy 0.98 / 1
- Highway to HellAC/DC115 BPMEnergy 0.96 / 1
- More Than a FeelingBoston108 BPMEnergy 0.75 / 1
Shazam measurements via artist.tools · retrieved Oct 8, 2026.
Sources & full analysis Checked Oct 8, 2026
- Track entries
- 177
- Distinct tracks
- 177
- Repeated entries
- 0
- Distinct artists
- 91
- Playing time
- 13h 11m · 100% duration coverage
- Explicit flags
- 1 marked explicit · 100% coverage
- Track genre labels
- rock, pop, arena rock, hard rock, pop/rock · 94.92% coverage
- Audio measurements
- 115 of 177 distinct tracks · 64.97% coverage
- Follower change
- +2 · Sep 13, 2026 to Oct 4, 2026
4.09% overlap with Pop Rock 2026 🎸: the proportion of combined distinct tracks shared by both playlists. Other playlist checked Oct 9, 2026.
0.8% overlap with Sad Acoustic 😪: the proportion of combined distinct tracks shared by both playlists. Other playlist checked Oct 9, 2026.
Spotify playlist observations, genre labels via artist.tools. Calculations by PlaylistScaler. How to read this analysis.
Spotify’s Rock Classics ranges from Fleetwood Mac and Led Zeppelin to Queen, Ramones, and Nirvana. It is a concise route through major rock touchstones across several eras and styles.
- Followers
- 13,641,751
- Tracks
- 200
- Followers per day
- +422
- Monthly listeners (est.)
- 337,300–1,011,800
- Most listeners in
- London, GB
Newest track added Sep 8, 2026 · figures via artist.tools.
Classic Rock Radio 70s, 80s & 90s - Mejores Clásicos del Rock en Inglés
Seventies through nineties hits
Rock Louder frames this around English-language classics from the seventies through nineties. Highway to Hell, Every Breath You Take, Livin' On A Prayer, and I Believe In A Thing Called Love suggest a hits-oriented sweep that stretches beyond hard rock.
- Followers
- 1,049,429
- Tracks
- 236
- Followers per day
- -33
- Monthly listeners (est.)
- 35,000–104,900
- Most listeners in
- Sydney, AU
Newest track added Oct 9, 2026 · figures via artist.tools.
Rock en Español 80's 90's 2000's 🎸 Rock en tu idioma 🎸 Pongan Caifanes 🎸 Nadie Nos Va a Extrañar
Mexican and Latin rock focus
Filtr Mexico’s playlist turns toward rock en español, with Caifanes, Soda Stereo, and Maldita Vecindad Y Los Hijos Del 5to. Patio among the examples. Choose it for a Spanish-language rock focus rather than the Anglo-American classic-rock default.
- Followers
- 894,429
- Tracks
- 140
- Followers per day
- +19
- Monthly listeners (est.)
- 30,000–90,000
Newest track added Oct 9, 2026 · figures via artist.tools.
Music-Hits_. gathers a wide classic-rock and mainstream-rock spread, from the Rolling Stones and AC/DC to Journey, Guns N' Roses, and Bryan Adams. Its examples favor durable radio staples across multiple decades.
- Followers
- 774,256
- Tracks
- 540
- Followers per day
- +251
- Monthly listeners (est.)
- 28,200–84,500
- Most listeners in
- Montreal, CA
Newest track added Oct 8, 2026 · figures via artist.tools.
Rock Internacional 🤘 Só Rock, As Melhores de Todos os Tempos! 🎸 Wonderwall
International rock essentials
Filtr Music Brasil combines AC/DC and Guns N' Roses with Audioslave, Oasis, and Nirvana. This is a compact all-era rock option with recognizable hard-rock, Britpop, and grunge reference points.
- Followers
- 748,211
- Tracks
- 100
- Followers per day
- +484
- Monthly listeners (est.)
- 29,500–88,400
- Most listeners in
- Mexico City, MX
Newest track added Sep 10, 2026 · figures via artist.tools.
Paulhino F. Teixeira’s set is built around large-scale rock favorites: Sweet Child O' Mine, Back In Black, Smells Like Teen Spirit, Livin' On A Prayer, and Paradise City. It suits listeners looking for immediate anthem recognition.
- Followers
- 582,545
- Tracks
- 241
- Followers per day
- +204
- Monthly listeners (est.)
- 21,300–64,000
- Most listeners in
- Mexico City, MX
Newest track added Oct 5, 2026 · figures via artist.tools.
b858992’s playlist is themed around Guitar Hero 3, and its examples include Slow Ride, Mississippi Queen, Hit Me With Your Best Shot, School's Out, and Paranoid. Expect classic hard-rock and metal-adjacent reference points tied to that game’s songbook.
- Followers
- 513,469
- Tracks
- 181
- Followers per day
- +28
- Monthly listeners (est.)
- 17,400–52,100
- Most listeners in
- London, GB
Newest track added Oct 6, 2026 · figures via artist.tools.
Kelly Parisi’s selection pivots to late-nineties and 2000s mainstream rock, with Hinder, Creed, Nickelback, Papa Roach, and Foo Fighters. It is a better fit for post-grunge and radio-rock nostalgia than for older classic rock.
- Followers
- 497,657
- Tracks
- 143
- Followers per day
- +53
- Monthly listeners (est.)
- 17,100–51,200
- Most listeners in
- São Paulo, BR
Newest track added Oct 3, 2026 · figures via artist.tools.
José Eduardo Serrano focuses on well-known rock en español artists including Caifanes, Soda Stereo, Maná, Héroes del Silencio, and Hombres G. The examples make it a strong alternative to the more Caifanes-heavy Filtr Mexico list.
- Followers
- 489,872
- Tracks
- 126
- Followers per day
- +446
- Monthly listeners (est.)
- 20,500–61,500
- Most listeners in
- Mexico City, MX
Newest track added Oct 8, 2026 · figures via artist.tools.
GYM Beast intends this for high-intensity training and mixes Last Resort, Linkin Park, AC/DC, Radiohead, and newer material such as ANIMAL. The examples suggest a broad rock pool rather than one consistently heavy subgenre.
- Followers
- 171,101
- Tracks
- 563
- Followers per day
- +185
- Monthly listeners (est.)
- 7,400–22,300
- Most listeners in
- São Paulo, BR
Newest track added Oct 6, 2026 · figures via artist.tools.
Tabata Songs presents rock for workouts, with Aerosmith, Jimi Hendrix, Nirvana, and the Rolling Stones alongside Driscoll & Co and Mariana Lom. That range may appeal if you want classic-rock familiarity mixed with less predictable choices.
- Followers
- 82,593
- Tracks
- 102
- Followers per day
- +28
- Monthly listeners (est.)
- 3,000–9,000
- Most listeners in
- Denver, US
Newest track added Oct 1, 2026 · figures via artist.tools.
jvonfeldt34 explicitly mixes hip-hop, rock, metal, and hype-oriented music. Art Of Dying and Ram Jam sit alongside NF, Lil Dicky, and Andy Mineo, making this the clearest choice for listeners who want rap included in the rock workout brief.
- Followers
- 1,157
- Tracks
- 279
- Followers per day
- +4
- Monthly listeners (est.)
- 40–130
Newest track added Sep 18, 2026 · figures via artist.tools.
Systemic’s emo selection stays energetic and rock-forward, though its pace appears more varied than the dedicated pop-punk list. Fall Out Boy, Panic! At The Disco, and Paramore anchor the familiar side, while Zolie and Nec16 broaden the selection beyond the standard revival canon.
Top genres
- rock 99 tracks
- alternative 93 tracks
- pop 22 tracks
- Tracks
- 197
- Playing time
- 11h 42m
- Marked explicit
- 48
- Followers
- 18,389
A few observed tracks
- Sugar, We're Goin DownFall Out Boy
- I Write Sins Not TragediesPanic! At The Disco
- Misery BusinessParamore
Audio profile
Shazam track measurements via artist.tools · aggregated by PlaylistScaler · retrieved Oct 9, 2026
Dot: median · shaded band: middle 50% of measured tracks.
- Tempo
- 106 BPM0200 BPMMiddle half: 85.5–135 BPM · 167 tracks measured
- Energy
- 0.9 / 101Middle half: 0.78–0.96 · 167 tracks measured
- Danceability
- 0.52 / 101Middle half: 0.42–0.64 · 167 tracks measured
- Valence
- 0.66 / 101Middle half: 0.53–0.77 · 167 tracks measured
- Acousticness
- 0.58 / 101Middle half: 0.46–0.7 · 167 tracks measured
- Melodicness
- 0.26 / 101Middle half: 0.12–0.44 · 167 tracks measured
Sources & full analysis Checked Oct 9, 2026
- Track entries
- 197
- Distinct tracks
- 197
- Repeated entries
- 0
- Distinct artists
- 109
- Playing time
- 11h 42m · 100% duration coverage
- Explicit flags
- 48 marked explicit · 100% coverage
- Track genre labels
- rock, alternative, pop, hard rock, punk · 98.98% coverage
- Audio measurements
- 168 of 197 distinct tracks · 85.28% coverage
- Follower change
- +27 · Sep 13, 2026 to Oct 13, 2026
24.75% overlap with pop punk/alt rock/emo rap songs 🖤: the proportion of combined distinct tracks shared by both playlists. Other playlist checked Oct 9, 2026.
12.57% overlap with Pop Rock 2026 🎸: the proportion of combined distinct tracks shared by both playlists. Other playlist checked Oct 9, 2026.
Spotify playlist observations, genre labels via artist.tools, and Shazam measurements via artist.tools. Calculations by PlaylistScaler. How to read this analysis.
Systemic’s acoustic-leaning set offers a clear comedown from the louder rock options. Anchor, Everlong - Acoustic Version, Wicked Game - Acoustic; Live, Sparks, and Where's My Love favor stripped-back song choices over riff-driven momentum.
Top genres
- alternative 73 tracks
- rock 68 tracks
- pop 49 tracks
- Tracks
- 202
- Playing time
- 12h 54m
- Marked explicit
- 14
- Followers
- 295
A few observed tracks
- AnchorNovo Amor
- Everlong - Acoustic VersionFoo Fighters
- Wicked Game - Acoustic; LiveStone Sour
Measured examples
- AnchorNovo Amor117 BPMEnergy 0.08 / 1
- Everlong - Acoustic VersionFoo Fighters144 BPMEnergy 0.13 / 1
- SparksColdplay137 BPMEnergy 0.12 / 1
Shazam measurements via artist.tools · retrieved Oct 9, 2026.
Sources & full analysis Checked Oct 9, 2026
- Track entries
- 202
- Distinct tracks
- 202
- Repeated entries
- 0
- Distinct artists
- 158
- Playing time
- 12h 54m · 100% duration coverage
- Explicit flags
- 14 marked explicit · 100% coverage
- Track genre labels
- alternative, rock, pop, singer/songwriter, adult alternative · 92.08% coverage
- Audio measurements
- 127 of 202 distinct tracks · 62.87% coverage
- Follower change
- 0 · Sep 13, 2026 to Oct 8, 2026
0.8% overlap with Top Classic Rock Hits of All Time 🎸: the proportion of combined distinct tracks shared by both playlists. Other playlist checked Oct 8, 2026.
0.79% overlap with Pop Rock 2026 🎸: the proportion of combined distinct tracks shared by both playlists. Other playlist checked Oct 9, 2026.
Spotify playlist observations, genre labels via artist.tools. Calculations by PlaylistScaler. How to read this analysis.
artist.tools combines 2000s and 2010s nostalgia with pop, indie, alternative, hip-hop/rap, and some rock. Tongue Tied, Midnight City, Safe and Sound, Sleepyhead, and What You Know make it a lighter, cross-genre companion rather than a rock-only playlist.
Top genres
- pop 88 tracks
- alternative 72 tracks
- rock 57 tracks
- Tracks
- 248
- Playing time
- 15h 54m
- Marked explicit
- 66
- Followers
- 0
A few observed tracks
- Tongue TiedGROUPLOVE
- Midnight CityM83
- Safe and SoundCapital Cities
Measured examples
- Tongue TiedGROUPLOVE113 BPMEnergy 0.85 / 1
- Midnight CityM83104 BPMEnergy 0.72 / 1
- SleepyheadPassion Pit106 BPMEnergy 0.71 / 1
Shazam measurements via artist.tools · retrieved Oct 9, 2026.
Sources & full analysis Checked Oct 9, 2026
- Track entries
- 248
- Distinct tracks
- 248
- Repeated entries
- 0
- Distinct artists
- 207
- Playing time
- 15h 54m · 100% duration coverage
- Explicit flags
- 66 marked explicit · 100% coverage
- Track genre labels
- pop, alternative, rock, hip-hop/rap, r&b/soul · 99.6% coverage
- Audio measurements
- 190 of 248 distinct tracks · 76.61% coverage
- Follower change
- 0 · Sep 21, 2026 to Oct 3, 2026
12.66% overlap with Pop Rock 2026 🎸: the proportion of combined distinct tracks shared by both playlists. Other playlist checked Oct 9, 2026.
7.07% overlap with pop punk/alt rock/emo rap songs 🖤: the proportion of combined distinct tracks shared by both playlists. Other playlist checked Oct 9, 2026.
Spotify playlist observations, genre labels via artist.tools. Calculations by PlaylistScaler. How to read this analysis.
Chloe’s Riot Fest playlist is centered on punk and alternative festival context, with several Green Day examples including Basket Case and American Idiot. Choose it when a band-focused run of familiar punk material sounds more appealing than a broad classic-rock survey.
Top genres
- rock 56 tracks
- alternative 49 tracks
- pop 20 tracks
- Tracks
- 113
- Playing time
- 6h 25m
- Marked explicit
- 33
- Followers
- 0
A few observed tracks
- Boulevard of Broken DreamsGreen Day
- Basket CaseGreen Day
- American IdiotGreen Day
Measured examples
- Boulevard of Broken DreamsGreen Day83 BPMEnergy 0.84 / 1
- Basket CaseGreen Day176 BPMEnergy 0.9 / 1
- American IdiotGreen Day186 BPMEnergy 1 / 1
Shazam measurements via artist.tools · retrieved Oct 9, 2026.
Sources & full analysis Checked Oct 9, 2026
- Track entries
- 113
- Distinct tracks
- 113
- Repeated entries
- 0
- Distinct artists
- 28
- Playing time
- 6h 25m · 100% duration coverage
- Explicit flags
- 33 marked explicit · 100% coverage
- Track genre labels
- rock, alternative, pop, punk, comedy · 92.04% coverage
- Audio measurements
- 81 of 113 distinct tracks · 71.68% coverage
- Follower change
- 0 · Sep 13, 2026 to Oct 13, 2026
6.64% overlap with pop punk/alt rock/emo rap songs 🖤: the proportion of combined distinct tracks shared by both playlists. Other playlist checked Oct 9, 2026.
4.66% overlap with Pop Rock 2026 🎸: the proportion of combined distinct tracks shared by both playlists. Other playlist checked Oct 9, 2026.
Spotify playlist observations, genre labels via artist.tools. Calculations by PlaylistScaler. How to read this analysis.
Songs on the most rock playlists
Counted across the 19 playlists in this guide with readable track lists; each song counts once per playlist.
- EverlongFoo Fighters9 playlists17,399,198 combined followers
- Highway to HellAC/DC9 playlists17,399,191 combined followers
- Basket CaseGreen Day9 playlists15,744,463 combined followers
- Back In BlackAC/DC8 playlists16,974,230 combined followers
- ThunderstruckAC/DC8 playlists16,474,278 combined followers
- Should I Stay or Should I Go - RemasteredThe Clash7 playlists16,967,316 combined followers
- Even FlowPearl Jam7 playlists16,840,482 combined followers
- Whole Lotta Love - 1990 RemasterLed Zeppelin7 playlists16,644,066 combined followers
- All Along the WatchtowerJimi Hendrix7 playlists16,644,066 combined followers
- Carry on Wayward SonKansas7 playlists16,618,021 combined followers
- Paint It, BlackThe Rolling Stones7 playlists16,301,698 combined followers
- IrisThe Goo Goo Dolls7 playlists3,076,762 combined followers
- In the EndLinkin Park7 playlists1,994,074 combined followers
- American IdiotGreen Day7 playlists1,759,332 combined followers
- Immigrant Song - RemasterLed Zeppelin6 playlists16,561,473 combined followers
Start with the rock era
For foundational rock, choose the classic-rock sets from Systemic, Spotify, Rock Louder, Music-Hits_., Filtr Music Brasil, or Paulhino F. Teixeira. For later mainstream rock, pop-punk, and emo, Systemic’s Pop Rock 2026, pop punk/alt rock/emo rap songs, and Emo Songs Everyone Knows make the sharper distinction: broad melodic rock, rapid punk energy, or emo-centered nostalgia.
Choose a regional or crossover angle
Filtr Mexico and José Eduardo Serrano are the direct choices for rock en español. For a genre blend, artist.tools brings indie pop and hip-hop/rap into nostalgic alternative territory, while jvonfeldt34 explicitly pairs rock with rap and metal.
How we compared these playlists
PlaylistScaler analyzes observed Spotify playlist contents. Audio measurements, where shown, come from Shazam through artist.tools. Follower growth, listener estimates and listener cities for the wider selection come from artist.tools. Playlists belong to their credited curators.
Sources, coverage & limitations
Automatic genre picks need a matching title or assigned topic, or supporting track genre labels. Editors can also select crossovers.
Observation dates appear with each playlist. Track examples are a small sample. Missing measurements are excluded, never counted as zero. Audio medians require measurements for at least ten distinct tracks and 80% of the playlist’s distinct tracks. The middle half is the range from the 25th to the 75th percentile.
Energy, danceability and other audio scores describe the recordings on a 0–1 scale; they do not measure listener outcomes or musical quality. Acousticness does not establish the absence of vocals. Explicit flags are metadata, and unmarked tracks are not a guarantee of suitability.
Track overlap uses shared distinct tracks divided by the combined distinct tracks. Repeated entries are counted separately from unique tracks. Genre labels can overlap: one track may have several labels. Follower counts and changes describe audience size, not listening activity or musical quality. Results apply to the playlists compared here, not all of Spotify.
Measurement coverage for each playlist is listed in its "Sources & full analysis" panel. "Best for" picks compare only playlists that have the measurement. Most-added songs count each song once per playlist, across the playlists whose track lists could be read.
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