Searchlights (album)

Abandon had released two full-length albums as an independent band (Ambush and Who You Are), before being signed to Christian music label, ForeFront Records in 2007. Since being signed to ForeFront Records, Abandon has released two EPs, which feature songs that are on Searchlights. The first single off their first EP, "Providence", reached #7 on R&R's Christian rock charts. The song "Hold On", originally released as a single, was #1 for multiple weeks. ==Track listing (U.S.)==

In 2010, the album was nominated for a Dove Award for Rock Album of the Year at the 41st GMA Dove Awards. == Personnel ==

Abandon • Josh Engler – lead vocals • Justin Engler – rhythm guitars • Stevan Vela – lead guitars • Bryan Fowler – bass • Dave Vela – drums Additional musicians • Christopher Stevens – keyboards, programming, backing vocals • Claire Indie – cello Production • Christopher York – A&R • Christopher Stevens – producer, mixing • Kevin Powell – assistant engineer, editing • Jess Chambers – A&R administration • Jan Cook – creative director • Katie Moore – art direction • Christian Rios – photography ==References==