Surrender (Rüfüs Du Sol album)
Surrender is the fourth studio album by Australian alternative dance group Rüfüs Du Sol, released on 22 October 2021.[1]
Surrender
Upon announcement on 24 September 2021, Tyler Jenke from Rolling Stone Australia said "Working from a DIY ground floor Hollywood apartment studio, the resulting record is one that sees three artists bonding via music, transcending the intimacy of the world they built together as they explore new ground in terms of boldness and bravery. In short, Surrender is the most accomplished and special Rüfüs Du Sol record to date."[2]
At the J Awards of 2021, the album was nominated for Australian Album of the Year.[3]
At the 2022 ARIA Music Awards, the album was nominated for Album of the Year, Best Group, Best Dance/Electronic Release and Best Mixed Album.[4]
Singles[edit]
"Alive" was released as the lead single on 13 July 2021. The song peaked at number 62 on the ARIA Singles Chart. "Next to Me" was released on 11 August 2021 as the album's second single. It peaked at number 60 on the ARIA Singles Chart. "On My Knees" was released on 24 September 2021 as the album's third single, alongside the album's announcement.[5] It peaked at number 68 on the ARIA Singles chart. "I Don't Wanna Leave" was released on 22 October 2021 as the album's fourth and final single, alongside the premiere of its video.[6]
Commercial performance[edit]
In New Zealand, Surrender debuted at number 27 on the RMNZ Top 40 Albums Chart for the chart dated 1 November 2021.[10] The following week, the album fell out of the top 40.[11] "I Don't Wanna Leave" and "Make It Happen" debuted at numbers 10 and 38 respectively, following the album's release.[12] Both songs dropped out one week later.[13]