Nasty Little Thoughts

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

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