"Terms of Surrender" offers a more polished, R&B-inflected sound than previous Hiss Golden Messenger albums, featuring guest appearances from members of Taylor Goldsmith's Dawes and the legendary Muscle Shoals rhythm section. It captures Taylor at a point of personal and artistic transition, grappling with themes of commitment and self-discovery.
- The album was produced by Tony Berg and features contributions from guitarist Blake Mills and drummer James Gadson.
- It reached number 19 on the Billboard Heatseekers Albums chart.
- The release marked a more collaborative effort than many of Hiss Golden Messenger's previous records.
Hiss Golden Messenger is the project of singer-songwriter Mike Taylor, who has released a string of acclaimed albums of rootsy, spiritually searching rock music. At the time of Terms of Surrender, Taylor was continuing his prolific run of albums for Merge Records, cementing his place as a vital voice in contemporary American music.
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