Hidden Treasures
Stroke 9 · 2004
41 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock
A dynamic blend of alternative rock infused with introspective lyrics and catchy hooks that capture a sense of youthful urgency.
Top tracks — play these first
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Thanks for Playing — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its infectious energy and clever wordplay, showcasing the band's ability to blend humor and introspection.
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Liar — An emotionally charged song that highlights the band's knack for storytelling through vivid imagery and relatable themes of deception and self-reflection.
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Little Black Backpack (live at New Georges 1998) — This live rendition captures the raw energy of Stroke 9's earlier work while providing a nostalgic bridge to their past successes, appealing to both new listeners and long-time fans.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short, engaging listening sessions
- introspective reflective moments
- playful and lighthearted vibes
- dynamic emotional journeys
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2004, Hidden Treasures is Stroke 9's fourth studio album, following their mainstream success with the hit 'Little Black Backpack' from their previous album, Nasty Little Thoughts. At this point in their career, the band was experimenting with sound and lyrical depth while navigating the changing landscape of early 2000s rock.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Third Eye Blind· Matchbox Twenty· Goo Goo Dolls
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Thanks for Playing 4:22
- 2 Please Do't Leave Me Out 4:23
- 3 Liar 3:29
- 4 Medicinal Marriage 3:45
- 5 Laughing at Myself 3:36
- 6 Burning to Change (EDTV) 1:49
- 7 Ride It 3:08
- 8 This and That 3:23
- 9 Kyoto 3:08
- 10 Customer Service 1:25
- 11 Little Black Backpack (live at New Georges 1998) 9:28
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