We are all drifters. Whether it’s drifting from job to job orbetween relationships, life’s struggles and disappointments frequently drive usto search for greater security, happiness…truth. It’s no surprise that in ourwandering, which often seems endless, we become discouraged and even desperate.We need to know that rescue is on the way. Credential Recordings band Seabirdoffers just that assurance on its debut album, Til We See The Shore.

Consisting of brothers Aaron (vocals/keys) and Ryan(guitar) Morgan, as well as Chris Kubik (bass), and Aaron Hunt (drums), the Cincinnati-basedband initially formed in 2004 when entering a local “battle of the bands”competition. Its first national project, a collaborative effort with producersJacquire King (Modest Mouse, Kings Of Leon, Tom Waits, Switchfoot) and AllenSalmon (Mute Math, This Beautiful Republic), is an attempt to meet its fanswhere they are, to craft an album that “share[s] the emotions, victories, anddefeats we all experience as normal, every day people,” says Aaron.

The band is proud of itsability to connect with listeners on their level, something that sets it apartfrom other artists. “Our songs are about real lifestruggles, relationships, losses, bittersweet goodbyes and finally having thecourage to tell your childhood sweetheart you love her,” Aaron explains. Butit’s not all trial and tribulation. “There is a redemptive quality present inthis record,” he continues “even in the darker moments. We hope this recordwill be an oasis for those who were left thirsty by years of heartache.”

Influencedby the sounds of classic bands like The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, and Pink Floyd,Seabird’s dynamic musical style gives roots to its soul-searching lyrics. Itsupbeat pop sound, described by The Myriad’s John Roger Schofield as “like swimmingin a summer river out in the clear, crisp, delicious mountains,” incorporatesadventurous melodies with sharp hooks throughout the album’s 12 tracks.

“LetMe Go On,” for example, “is about the power of a great song,” says Aaron. “Eithera song moves the listener and leaves them with an unforgettable melody orstory, or it doesn’t. If it’s the latter, it’s not worth keeping and especiallynot worth performing. Musically this is one of my favorites, because the melodytakes so many turns from verse, to chorus, to bridge and really makes animmediate impact on the listener.”

Thealbum’s Coldplayesque piano-driven track “Rescue” is equally stirring.Co-written with Bear and Bo Rinehart of NeedtoBreathe, “Rescue” iterates,according to Aaron, “our need to be rescued from our own failures and defeats.For me it was a cry for help so to speak.”

Ultimately,rescue is what it’s all about for Seabird. “We want to beapproachable and to write songs that people can rely on,” says Aaron. “We wantthe listener to remember that there is always something worth fighting for, andsomeone around to help keep our heads above water.” For the guys of Seabird,it’s a poignant message that continues to play on repeat long after the musicstops.”