To My Surprise is the only album by American
alternative rock band
To My Surprise. Released on October 7, 2003 by
Roadrunner Records, it was the only album that the band released before disbanding in 2006. The album was intended to be self produced by
Shawn Crahan and Brandon Darner, but after producer
Rick Rubin was sent demos by Crahan, Rubin invited the band to
Los Angeles where he assumed the role of executive producer. Following the release of the album, a music video was released for the song "In The Mood" on December 1.