Drunk is comprised of Rick Alverson (vocals), Via Nuon (guitar), J.T. Yost (accordion), and Russell Cook (drums). The band is influenced by singer/songwriters like Leonard Cohen and Nick Cave, and took musical cues from Smog and Sparklehorse. In January 1997, Drunk released its first CD, A Derby Spiritual; To Corner Wounds followed in April 1998. In February 1998, Jagjaguwar issued Raised Toward, and Sickbed was released in June 1999. ~ Gina Boldman, All Music Guide