Nasty Little Thoughts

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They may seem like the latest in an endless line of overnight sensations, but San Francisco foursome Stroke 9 have been playing together for over 10 years. They formed the group as a high-school senior project, and jammin' 'n' groovin' since their teens has given Stroke 9 the kind of musical chemistry many outfits only dream of. Theirs is a story similar to that of teen-sensation-turned-multiplatinum rock band Live, and appropriately, Stroke 9 worked with Live producer (and ex-Talking Heads keyboardist) Jerry Harrison on their debut album, Nasty Little Thoughts. An upbeat collection of strummy rockers and jangly ballads, the album combines the earnestness of a band like R.E.M. with the hook-laden songcraft of acts like the Connells and the Counting Crows. Luke Esterkyn's vocals are consistently emotional without sacrificing melody, and guitarist John McDermott coaxes a rainbow of textures and tones from his instrument without straying from the simple core rhythms of the songs. But most importantly, Stroke 9's energetic pop is utterly infectious, making songs like "City Life" and "Little Black Backpack" echo through your head long after you click off the CD player. --Jon Wiederhorn --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Nasty Little Thoughts
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Wonderful Album
  • One Hit Wonder
  • FULL EFFORT! GREAT BAND!
  • ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!?!
  • I don't think you dabbed them, oh no, one-hit wonders????
 Nasty Little Thoughts
Stroke 9
Manufacturer: Umvd Labels
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000JNOD
Release Date: 1999-09-07

Tracks:

  1. Letters
  2. City Life
  3. Little Black Backpack
  4. Tail Of The Sun
  5. Washin' + Wonderin'
  6. Make It Last
  7. Are You In This?
  8. Not Nothin'
  9. One Time
  10. Down
  11. Angels
  12. Tear Me In Two

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They may seem like the latest in an endless line of overnight sensations, but San Francisco foursome Stroke 9 have been playing together for over 10 years. They formed the group as a high-school senior project, and jammin' 'n' groovin' since their teens has given Stroke 9 the kind of musical chemistry many outfits only dream of. Theirs is a story similar to that of teen-sensation-turned-multiplatinum rock band Live, and appropriately, Stroke 9 worked with Live producer (and ex-Talking Heads keyboardist) Jerry Harrison on their debut album, Nasty Little Thoughts. An upbeat collection of strummy rockers and jangly ballads, the album combines the earnestness of a band like R.E.M. with the hook-laden songcraft of acts like the Connells and the Counting Crows. Luke Esterkyn's vocals are consistently emotional without sacrificing melody, and guitarist John McDermott coaxes a rainbow of textures and tones from his instrument without straying from the simple core rhythms of the songs. But most importantly, Stroke 9's energetic pop is utterly infectious, making songs like "City Life" and "Little Black Backpack" echo through your head long after you click off the CD player. --Jon Wiederhorn

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Wonderful Album.......2007-01-04

If you like alternative rock, this album is for you. The lyrics and the music just flow wonderfully in the album, and though I do not believe it to be their best album to date, it is way up there on the list. There is quite a mix of styles, meaning not every song sounds exactly the same like most of the bands out there today. Not to discount those bands, I enjoy some of their music, but this album really has a richness to it that is lacking in much of today's music.

I am quite suprsied to find out how many people are listing these guys as one hit wonders or claiming they have disappeared. They are quite alive and have actually released two albums after this one, one of which is much better I believe, and are on the way to releasing a third. They also have many albums that proceed this one, so check them out as well.

5 out of 5 stars One Hit Wonder.......2006-10-27

Well, for one hit wonders, this was a gem of a band. 'Little Black Back Pack' itself is worth five stars, but the other songs are great as well. A great buy if you are a Third Eye Blind fan.

5 out of 5 stars FULL EFFORT! GREAT BAND!.......2005-08-06

i usually am more into old classic rock and roll but i picked this up used at a yard sale and didn't even have time to listen to it for like a year. i finally put it in and i realized how great they are!

this CD has great lyrics and everything you want out of a pop/hard rock band!

the only bad song was the last one.

buy this cd and you will not regret it!

5 out of 5 stars ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!?!.......2004-12-30

I just bought this CD in Dec. of 2004, almost six years after it came out. I always liked the songs that were on the radio but I never picked this little beauty up until now. I must say, I wasted 5 years of my life by not hearing this CD everyday. Every song on here is sweet. From little black back backpack to tail of the sun this is a disc that you can blast in the car through the whole trip and not have to skip a song. PICK IT UP!

4 out of 5 stars I don't think you dabbed them, oh no, one-hit wonders????.......2004-10-27

They disappeard off the face of the earth after this raucous CD and you just wiped your ass to say what???? Wanna get away from mainstream hype, then this CD is the way to do it. After repeated listens, you beg, more???? Little Black Backpack. Sounds funny? A top 10 hit on Billboard's modern rock chart. A no-brainer for a follow-up, then bam }:-( Worth checkin out.
Nasty Little Thoughts
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    		Nasty Little Thoughts
    Stroke 9
    Manufacturer: Universal
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
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    ASIN: B000LX8SK0

    Music:

    1. Night of the Living Dead Boys
    2. One Little Life
    3. Opus 40 [CD-single] [Import]
    4. Order [Explicit Lyrics]
    5. Out Of My Head [CD-single] [Import]
    6. Painted From Memory (Limited Edition) [Import] [Limited Edition] [Extra tracks]
    7. Pale White Girls [CD-single] [Import]
    8. Puzzles
    9. Scatter
    10. Sepia

    Music

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    Music

    Mott the Hoople

    Schumann: Fantasie Op. 17; Beethoven: Piano Sonatas Nos. 13 & 14

    Pearl Harbor: A Musical Tribute

    Stones [Import]

    X [Import]

    Rossini - Aureliano in Palmira / d'Intino · Ciliento · di Cesare · Nazzika · Zani

    Source

    My Dear Siegfried

    Population Me

    Stitt Plays Bird

    Real Ramona

    Sessao Dupla/Novas Bossas [Import]

    Sex Over the Phone [CD-single] [Import]

    Credo [Hybrid SACD]

    Let the Horse Go