9001 (Ninety O One)

The band 9001 formed in Los Angeles in the early 2000s with Adam Stengel on vocals and guitar, Greg LeNoir on bass, and Dave King on drums. They released their debut album 'No Destination' in 2007, which included the title track that became something of an anthem for their sound.

Their music often blended electronic textures with post-punk and ambient elements. Songs like 'Plastic Love' and 'I Was a Hero' show their interest in layered arrangements and introspective lyrics. They followed up with albums like 'Spectra' in 2010 and 'Sirens' in 2013, continuing to experiment with industrial and psychedelic touches.

Some listeners found their later work abstract, but they kept developing their approach through records like 'Exogenesis' in 2016 and 'Ascend' in 2019. Tracks such as 'Weirdo' and 'Zinnia' reflect their ongoing exploration of mood and texture rather than straightforward rock formulas.