It was released by Zoth Ommog in Europe and Metropolis Records in North America, both in CD format.

This album expanded on the stylistic change that was evident with X Marks the Pedwalk's previous release, Meshwork.

According to frontman André Schmechta, Drawback is his favorite X Marks the Pedwalk release.

All words and music on Drawback were written by André Schmechta, under the name Sevren Ni-arb.

All songs were performed by André and Thorsten Schmechta, under the names Sevren Ni-arb and Raive Yarx, respectively.