Rebel and the Reason (EP) explained

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Rebel and the Reason
Type:	EP
Artist:	Reece Mastin
Cover:	Rebel and the Reason (EP).webp
Border:	yes
Recorded:	2014–15
Genre:	Pop
Length:	17:24
Label:	Social Family Records
Prev Title:	Beautiful Nightmare
Prev Year:	2012
Next Title:	Change Colours
Next Year:	2015

Rebel and the Reason is the first extended play (EP) by British-Australian recording artist Reece Mastin, released through Social Family Records on 1 May 2015. The five-track EP contains the single of the same name and four new tracks.The EP was described as ‘an edgier, rock-laden new sound’ lying dormant in Reece. Mastin said, "I can definitely say that this is completely 100% me and I couldn't be happier with how it's turned out."

Release and reception

The EP was then released both digitally and physically on 1 May 2015.^{[1] [2]}

Aneta Grulichova of TheMusic.com.au awarded Rebel and the Reason three-and-a-half stars out of five and said "Aussie rocker Reece Mastin is back and better than ever… replacing his chatty pop songs with a more mature indie-rock sound".^[3]

Credits

• Backing vocals – Gary Pinto, Joel Cangy, Mitch Rodgers, Ruby Rodgers
• Backing vocals, percussion – Mahalia Barnes
• Drums – Warren Trout
• Guitar – Franco Raggatt
• Additional instrumentation, additional production – Ben Rodgers, Jean-Paul Fung, Mitch Rodgers
• Keyboards, bass, guitar – Ben Rodgers

Notes and References

1. Web site: Rebel and the Reason by Reece Mastin – CD. JBHiFi. 6 October 2015.
2. Web site: Rebel and the Reason – EP by Reece Mastin. iTunes Store. May 2015 . Apple. 5 October 2015.
3. Web site: Reece Mastin Rebel and the Reason Review. themusic.com.au. 22 April 2015. Aneta Grulichova . 6 October 2015.