Drift [CD]

Flotsam and Jetsam - Drift [CD]

“Drift” (1995) by Flotsam and Jetsam sees the band refining their sound without losing their edge. Moving beyond pure thrash, the band blends heavy riffs with melodic hooks and a darker, more atmospheric approach. The result is a dynamic album that balances aggression with strong songwriting and memorable choruses. Tracks like “Smoked Out” and “12 Year Old with a Gun” showcase both intensity and depth, highlighting the band’s versatility. A powerful and underrated release, “Drift” stands as a key mid-’90s metal album, bridging classic thrash with a more contemporary, groove-driven sound. • ESSENTIAL MID-’90S METAL RELEASE • BLEND OF THRASH, GROOVE, AND MELODY • STRONG SONGWRITING AND MEMORABLE HOOKS • INCLUDES FAN FAVORITES “SMOKED OUT” & “12 YEAR OLD WITH A GUN” • UNDERRATED GEM IN THE BAND’S CATALOG 1. Me 2. Empty Air 3. Pick A Window 4. 12 Year old With A Gun 5. Missing 6. Blindside 7. Remember 8. Destructive Signs 9. Smoked Out 10. Poet’s Tell