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“Surround” by dada
From the album Puzzle (1992)
“Surround” by dada appears on 7 radio countdowns from 1 station between 1999 and 2005. It was first released in 1992 on the album Puzzle. Its best result is #769 on the CD101 Top 2005 Songs of All-Time (December 2004). In the combined RockLists rankings it is #2,118 alternative song of all time.
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Joie Calio and Michael Gurley share the writing credit on "Surround", a cut from Puzzle, the debut album dada released on I.R.S. Records in 1992 with Ken Scott producing. It sits on the same record as the hit single "Dizz Knee Land".
Critics heard Puzzle as an album steeped in Los Angeles. Trouser Press caught its skepticism toward the Southern California dream and the darker side underneath, while the Philadelphia Daily News liked its sunny melodies, radio-ready harmonies and Los Angeles imagery. Blue Cave Records reissued it with bonus tracks in 2004, and Record Store Day 2025 brought a limited vinyl run of 2,000 copies.
Written with AI assistance from RockLists chart data, MusicBrainz.
RockLists rankings
Alternative & Modern Rock
All Rock Formats
All-time and decade countdowns
| Year | # | Station | Countdown | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1024 | CD101 | CD101 Top 2000 Songs of All-Time (December 1999) | 2000 |
| 2000 | 769 | CD101 | CD101 Top 2001 Songs of All-Time (December 2000) | 2001 |
| 2001 | 769 | CD101 | CD101 Top 2002 Songs of All-Time (December 2001) | 2002 |
| 2002 | 769 | CD101 | CD101 Top 2003 Songs of All-Time (December 2002) | 2003 |
| 2003 | 769 | CD101 | CD101 Top 2004 Songs of All-Time (December 2003) | 2004 |
| 2004 | 769 | CD101 | CD101 Top 2005 Songs of All-Time (December 2004) | 2005 |
| 2005 | 769 | CD101 | CD101 Top 2006 Songs of All-Time (December 2005) | 1994 |
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