DEMO EP02
Formats: CD-R, MP3 Download, Limited-Edition CD
Eager to replace their first demo with a recording more reflective of the rapidly progressing ArnoCorps sound of “action-adventure hardcore rock ‘n’ roll”, this EP was tracked in September 2001. Returning to Burnt Ramen in Richmond, the recording was decidedly low budget, but still managed to attract attention for ArnoCorps when the MP3s were made available for free download worldwide via arnocorps.com. The tracks managed to get college radio play and landed ArnoCorps their first commercial radio appearance at Chicago 101 WKQX.
There were multiple self-pressings of this demo on CD-R format sold at shows up until the end of 2004. At first Raw Deal was a hidden track, but was moved to the official song listing after it became a fan favorite at shows. Eventually the original analog tapes were digitized and a new mix was released in 2011 as a limited edition anniversary pressing on CD under the title “The 2001 EP.” That version also included the original recording of Crom (Strong On His Mountain) from Demo EP01, but with newly recorded vocals and an added guitar solo that was always intended for the track.