The Transition EP
| The Transition EP | ||||
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| EP by Philmont | ||||
| Released | October 19th, 2010 | |||
| Recorded | Nashville, Tennessee; Charlotte, North Carolina | |||
| Genre | Christian rock, pop punk | |||
| Length | 21:15 | |||
| Label | Independent | |||
| Producer | Matthew Arcaini | |||
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| Professional ratings | |
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| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Indie Vision Music |   [1] |
| Jesus Freak Hideout |  [2] |
| Christian Rock 20 | [3] |
| Christian Music Review | (8.4/10)[4] |
| 1340 Mag | (favorable)[5] |
The Transition EP is the follow-up to Christian rock band Philmont's full-length Attention, and their first release since parting ways with Forefront Records. Philmont released the EP independently on October 19, 2010. It is available via digital outlets such as iTunes, at Philmont concerts, and through Philmont's online merch store.[6]
During the recording process, Philmont realized that they did not have sufficient funding to mix and master the six songs they had been working on. They set up an online fundraiser via Kickstarter and set a goal of $4,000 toward which fans could pledge. In return, backers were offered exclusive rewards from the band (signed copies of the EP, bonus tracks, t-shirts, personalized videos, etc.) that got better with increasing investment amounts. Philmont surpassed their goal, and the fundraiser ended with $5,404 raised; they were able to release The Transition EP on October 19, as planned.[7]
Track listing
All songs written by Scott Taube and Josiah Prince except where noted.
- "I Am" - 3:39
- "You Will Remain" (Taube/Prince/Allen Salmon) - 3:25
- "The Alchemist" - 3:36
- "Ringing In My Head" - (Taube/Prince/Salmon) - 3:15
- "Closer" - 3:43
- "The Last Song I Sing" (Taube/Prince/Tony Wood) - 3:39
- Bonus tracks for Kickstarter donors
- "Closer (Acoustic)"
- "Shuttle Launch (Demo)"
Personnel
- Philmont
- Scott Taube - lead vocals
- Josiah Prince - guitar, keyboards, programming, vocals, additional production
- Justin Sams - guitar, vocals, gang vocals
- Josh Guion - bass guitar
- Jeremi Hough - drums, percussion, gang vocals
- Additional personnel
- Matthew Arcaini - production, programming, gang vocals
- Jordan Messer - gang vocals
- Matt Underwood - acoustic guitar (track 2)
- Lee Bridges (mixing, tracks 1, 3, & 5)
- Ainslie Grosser (mixing, track 2)
- Allen Salmon (mixing, tracks 4 & 6)
- Dan Shike - mastering
References
- ↑ "Indie Vision Music review".
- ↑ "Jesus Freak Hideout review".
- ↑ "Christian Rock 20 Review".
- ↑ "Christian Music Review.org review".
- ↑ "1340 Mag review".
- ↑ "Music News, September 2010: PHILMONT RELEASES THE TRANSITION EP OCTOBER 19". Jesusfreakhideout.com. Retrieved 2012-01-17.
- ↑ "Philmont: "The Transition EP" by Philmont — Kickstarter". Kickstarter.com. 2010-10-10. Retrieved 2012-01-17.