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{{Infobox album
| name       = Runaway Train EP
| type       = EP
| artist     = [[Oleander (band)|Oleander]]
| cover      = Oleander-train.jpg
| alt        =
| released   = November 19, 2002
| recorded   =
| venue      =
| studio     =
| genre      = [[Post-grunge]]
| length     =
| label      = [[Sanctuary Records]]
| producer   =
| prev_title = [[Unwind (Oleander album)|Unwind]]
| prev_year  = 2001
| next_title = [[Joyride (Oleander album)|Joyride]]
| next_year  = 2003
}}
{{Album ratings
| rev1      = [[Allmusic]]
| rev1Score = {{Rating|3|5}} [{{AllMusic|class=album|id=r614193|pure_url=yes}} link]
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The '''''Runaway Train EP''''' is the second [[extended play|EP]] from American [[post-grunge]] band [[Oleander (band)|Oleander]]. It was released on November 19, 2002 and marks the band's move from [[Universal Records]] to [[Sanctuary Records|Sanctuary]].
==Overview==
The EP's title track was originally featured in the [[Showtime (TV network)|Showtime]] film ''[[Bang Bang You're Dead (film)|Bang Bang You're Dead]]'', which premiered October 13, 2002. A [[music video]] was then shot and incorporated footage from the film.<ref>[http://musicremedy.com/o/Oleander/album/Joyride-210.html Oleander 'Joyride' album] MusicRemedy.com (2003). Retrieved on 5-12-09.</ref> 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 [[studio album]], ''[[Joyride (Oleander album)|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.<ref>Sotuela, Ana Marie [http://cabands.com/reviews/review.asp?value=20030227Oleander-f&ri=f Telephone Interview with Ric Ivanisevich] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080423102837/http://cabands.com/reviews/review.asp?value=20030227Oleander-f&ri=f |date=2008-04-23 }} CABands.com (February 27, 2003). Retrieved on August 6, 2008.</ref> 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. [[Amazon.com]] also offered a pre-release value-add, where those who ordered ''Joyride'' ahead of street date could [[Streaming media|stream]] the ''Runaway Train EP''.<ref>Titus, Christa [http://www.allbusiness.com/retail-trade/miscellaneous-retail-retail-stores-not/4640652-1.html Oleander Gets More Aggressive, Focused On Sanctuary Bow 'joyride'] ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' (March 29, 2003). Retrieved 1-09-08.</ref>
==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
* [[Scott Devours]] - drums
* Kaylene Peoples - string section arrangements
==References==
{{Reflist}}
==External links==
* [http://new.music.yahoo.com/singleVideo/?vid=2155772 "Runaway Train" video] at [[Yahoo! Music]]
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