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.
Critical reception
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."
Track listing
Notes All tracks are written by Stroke 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.
Personnel Credits are adapted from the liner notes of Nasty Little Thoughts.
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 + Weekly chart performance for Nasty Little Thoughts Chart (1999) Peakposition
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