 At the end of September 2008, the band announced via myspace that drummer Cam Bordignon had left the band during the writing process for "Fools", their upcoming record.The split was amicable and it was also announced that close friend Steve Kiely was to replace Cam as the new permanent drummer for The Reason.The band recorded "Fools" at Echo Mountain Studios in Asheville, North Carolina in November 2008.