Dare to Be Surprised is the second studio album by the Folk Implosion.

[3] 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)."

Stephen Thomas Erlewine of AllMusic called the album "one of the finest items in their respective catalogs.

"[4] Mark Binelli of Spin commented that "the record feels frigid, less a true attempt at seduction than a tepid toe-suck.

"[9] All tracks are written by Lou Barlow and John DavisCredits adapted from liner notes.