in february 2001, the frisk entered nu-tone studios in pittsburg, california to record what would become "rank restraint", the bands' debut for adeline records, who had previously issued releases by both afi and the criminals. the primary songwriters were luscious and burgan, although "leech" was co-written with jesse michaels. the recording would feature "know your rights", a song originally performed by the clash. following release, mike sexxx left the frisk and was later replaced by bassist hardcore dan that fall. the band's show scheduling became more sporadic as burgans time was further occupied with afi, supporting "the art of drowning" with several world tours. this caused the frisk to acquire an additional drummer, luke swarm of envain, for shows and touring when burgan was unavailable.