Nasty Little Thoughts
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| Released | September 7, 1999 | |||
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| Genre | Alternative rock | |||
| Length | 47:52 | |||
| Label | Universal | |||
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Nasty Little Thoughts is the third studio album by the American rock band Stroke 9. Universal Records released the album on September 7, 1999. It was written by Stroke 9 and produced by Jerry Harrison and Rupert Hine. It received a mixed reception from musicians critics.
It was certified Gold by the RIAA on April 21, 2000 and yielded 2 singles: "Little Black Backpack" and "Letters", which charted the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks. The album charted the Top Heatseekers chart.[2][3][4]
Critical reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | [5] |
| Courier News | [6] |
| Edmonton Journal | [7] |
The San Francisco Examiner wrote that the album "is chockablock with hooks the size of battleship anchors, as well as enough meaty guitar and excellent singing—plus a nice blend of boyish introspection and lighthearted humor—to keep Stroke 9 on the radio for the next eon."[8]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Letters" | 3:59 |
| 2. | "City Life" | 3:57 |
| 3. | "Little Black Backpack" | 3:43 |
| 4. | "Tail of the Sun" | 4:03 |
| 5. | "Washin' + Wonderin'" | 4:04 |
| 6. | "Make It Last" | 3:58 |
| 7. | "Are You in This?" | 3:18 |
| 8. | "Not Nothin'" | 3:30 |
| 9. | "One Time" | 3:20 |
| 10. | "Down" | 4:23 |
| 11. | "Angels" | 4:25 |
| 12. | "Tear Me in Two" | 5:12 |
| Total length: | 47:52 | |
Notes
- All tracks are written by Stroke 9.[9]
- Tracks 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, and 12 are produced by Jerry Harrison and tracks 4, 7, 9, 10, and 11 are produced by Rupert Hine.[9]
Personnel
Credits are adapted from the liner notes of Nasty Little Thoughts.[9]
Musicians
- Luke Esterkyn – vocals, guitar
- Eric Stock – drums, percussion
- John McDermott – guitar, background vocals, additional piano, organ
- Greg Gueldner – bass
- Jerry Harrison – additional guitar, piano
- Rupert Hine – additional piano, keyboards
Technical
- Jerry Harrison – producer (1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 12)
- Karl Derfler – recording (1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 12), mixing (5, 6)
- Leff Lefferts – recording assistant (1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 12)
- Tom Lord-Alge – mixing (1, 2, 3, 8, 12)
- Rupert Hine – producer (4, 7, 9, 10, 11)
- Ruadhri Cushnan – recording (4, 7, 9, 10, 11)
- Curt Kroeger – recording assistant (4, 7, 9, 10, 11)
- Chris Morrison – recording assistant (4, 7, 9, 10, 11)
- Chris Lord-Alge – mixing (4, 7, 9, 10, 11)
- Dan Chase – additional recording
- Neal Avron – additional recording
- Ted Jensen – mastering
Charts
| Chart (1999) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200[10] | 83 |
References
- ^ "Going For Adds: Alternative". Radio & Records. March 24, 2000. p. 104.
- ^ Hay, Carla (February 12, 2000). "Vets Stroke 9 find wider exposure on Cherry/Uni". Billboard. Vol. 112, no. 7. pp. 11, 18.
- ^ Ghorbani, Liza (December 9, 1999). "Stroke 9". Rolling Stone. No. 827. p. 29.
- ^ "RIAA - Gold & Platinum Searchable Database - January 05, 2016". Recording Industry Association of America. Archived from the original on February 25, 2013.
- ^ Phares, Heather. "Stroke 9, Nasty Little Thoughts". AllMusic. Retrieved April 16, 2021.
- ^ Junior, Chris M. (September 9, 1999). "ALBUM REVIEWS". Courier News. p. E10.
- ^ "New Releases: Ten Snap Reviews". Edmonton Journal. December 18, 1999. p. C3.
- ^ Ganahl, Jane (September 6, 1999). "Stroke 9, 'Nasty Little Thoughts' (Cherry/Universal)". San Francisco Examiner. p. D3.
- ^ a b c Nasty Little Thoughts (CD liner notes). Stroke 9. Universal Records. 1999. UD 53157.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "Stroke9 Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved February 15, 2026.