title: Rebel and the Reason (EP)
text: # Rebel and the Reason (EP)
  
  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.
  
  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".
  
  ## Charts
  
  | Chart (2015) | Peak position |
  | - | - |
  | New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) | 37 |
  
  ## 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
  
  ## Release history
  
  | Region | Date | Format | Label | Catalogue |
  | - | - | - | - | - |
  | Australia | 1 May 2015 | CD digital download | Social Family Records | SFR0032 |
  