Dare to Be Surprised

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

Recording information

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

Track listing

All tracks written by Lou Barlow and 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

Additional personnel

• 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