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, on guitar. Other members include Kevin Astl on drums, Jen Parker (

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) on bass, and vocalist Dean Pskowski (Synapse).

History

Adrift began in early 2002, as former

guitarist

was looking to write more diverse styles of music and sought other like-minded musicians. A demo was quickly recorded in 2003 with producer

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. Dean Pskowski was brought into the band in 2005 along with bass player Jen Parker. Another demo was recorded and mixed in 2005-2006 with producer John Hughes II.

''Absolution''

In June 2007, Adrift entered CB Productions Studios in Raleigh, North Carolina to begin recording ''Absolution'', their first full album. A single, "Back To Square One," was posted on the band's Myspace page and had over 60,000 plays in the first week. The second single, "Held Down," along with "Back To Square One," and other songs, have totaled over 190,000 plays. ''Absolution'' was self-released by the band on December 1, 2007, and has sold over 2,200 copies. The band is currently negotiating with record labels regarding its formal release to radio and to the public.

Track listing

All songs are written by Adrift. # "Betrayed" – 3:42 # "You Don't Know Me" – 2:59 # "Wither Away" – 4:12 # "Pushed Aside" – 4:48 # "Back To Square One" – 3:13 # "Absolution" – 3:36 # "S.I.C.C." – 3:35 # "Held Down" – 3:23 # "Departure" – 3:36 # "Come Around" – 3:13 # "Left Behind" – 4:04

Personnel

Musicians

- guitars, backing vocals * Dean Pskowski - vocals * Jen Parker - bass * Kevin Astl - drums

Production and technical credits

* Adrift - record producer * Mark Lewis - co-producer, engineer, mixer * David Burrill - co-producer * Steve Holderfield - assistant tracking and engineering * Alan Douches - mastering

References

External links

Adrift's Myspace page

Adrift's ''Absolution'' reviewed on Blabbermouth.Net
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