What to Do When You Are Dead followed by two US tours in February 2005. "What to Do When You Are Dead" was released on February 22 through independent label Equal Vision Records. Following a couple of US tours in April and May 2005, "Car Underwater" was released as a radio single. The group performed on the Warped Tour, before touring across the US in September and November. Later in November, a music video was released for "The Truth About Heaven", followed by a UK tour in December. In early 2006, the group went on a three-month headlining US tour, before appearing on Warped Tour again. "What
Surrendered (album) characteristically aggressive and anguished, but it is not atonal... Ware's music contains more conventional harmony, melody, and rhythm than is often supposed". All About Jazz writer Glenn Astarita said "All in all, "Surrendered" might truly represent one of Ware’s finest recordings to date as no two songs sound alike which makes for a divergent and noteworthy mix while Steven Joerg’s sharp and insightful production only enhances the overall scenario. In any event, if you’ve been a bit skittish or reluctant to delve into David S. Ware’s musical world, "Surrendered" might signify an appropriate place to start". "All compositions by David