INSTINCTIVE DRIFT, released independently in 1999 was Suzanne's debut album. It caused great interest in the NZ music industry. Mayertime, taken from this album, was to go on to become playlisted on commercial radio. With its quality of song writing and Suzanne's distinctive vocals set against a hybrid production of electronica and classical arrangements, Instinctive Drift gained reviews in the UK's The Mix and Sound On Sound.