The ''Runaway Train EP'' is the second EP from American

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. It was released on November 19, 2002 and marks the band's move from

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Overview

The EP's title track was originally featured in the

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was then shot and incorporated footage from the film. The cover photo of the ''Runaway Train EP'' depicts a screen shot from the video which was included on the record. Originally, the band's next

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, '' Joyride'', was expected for a November 2002 release but took longer than planned. Thus, extra material was compiled for the ''Runaway Train EP'' which was sold at Oleander concerts that same month and was intended for a store release as well. The tracks "Runaway Train" and "Rainy Day" would later appear on ''Joyride'' in 2003. Serving as a promotional tool for Oleander's upcoming studio album, ''Runaway Train'' was competitively priced at $13.98.

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also offered a pre-release value-add, where those who ordered ''Joyride'' ahead of street date could

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Track listing

# "Runaway Train" # "Rainy Day" (acoustic) # "Parade" # "Runaway Train" (demo)

Personnel

* Thomas Flowers - vocals, rhythm guitar * Doug Eldridge - bass guitar * Ric Ivanisevich - lead guitar *

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- drums * Kaylene Peoples - string section arrangements

References

External links

"Runaway Train" video
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