And, behind the richly colored plastic lies a battery capable of up to 37 days on standby, something smartphones could only dream of, and perfect for places where power isn't abundant.

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Of course, it hasn't worked out this way: currency stability bought abundant capital flows to the periphery, which created the illusion of prosperity but only entrenched political elites riddled with cronyism, bureaucracy and corruption.

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Either way, The Adored is loads of fun, with abundant energy, hooks and cocky swagger, generated by a bunch of kids who weren't even alive when The Jam was hitting its stride.

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