Dare to Be Surprised

Dare to Be Surprised
Studio album by The Folk Implosion
Released	April 29, 1997
Genre	Lo-fi
Length	37:27
Label	Communion
Producer	Wally Gagel The Folk Implosion
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The Folk Implosion chronology
Take A Look Inside (1994) Dare To Be Surprised (1997) One Part Lullaby (1999)

Dare to Be Surprised is the second album by The Folk Implosion. It was released in 1997 on Communion Records.

Recording information

As per liner notes, the album was "recorded at Bliss onto videotape, 8-16 tracks." Also, "no analog equipment was used in the production of this record (except for a couple of things)".

Track listing

All tracks by Lou Barlow & John Davis

1. "Pole Position" – 2:46
2. "Wide Web" – 2:50
3. "Insinuation" – 4:26
4. "Barricade" – 2:36
5. "That's the Trick" – 1:58
6. "Checking In" – 3:13
7. "Cold Night" – 1:26
8. "Park Dub" – 1:39
9. "Burning Paper" – 4:13
10. "(Blank Paper)" – 1:55
11. "Ball and Chain" – 2:32
12. "Fall Into November" – 2:57
13. "Dare to Be Surprised" – 2:10
14. "River Devotion" – 2:46

Personnel

• Lou Barlow - bass guitar, drums, vocals
• John Davis - guitars, drums, vocals
• Wally Gagel - recording engineer, mix doctor, drum machine programmer, taxi service
• Gary Weissman - cover artwork, handiwork, layout
• Tamara Boon - photo maker
• JJ Gifford - digital manipulation of art and photos

External links

• The Folk Implosion discography