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 merchandise store.[6]

The Transition EP
EP by
ReleasedOctober 19th, 2010
RecordedNashville, Tennessee; Charlotte, North Carolina
GenreChristian rock, pop punk
Length21:15
LabelIndependent
ProducerMatthew Arcaini
Philmont chronology
Attention
(2009)
The Transition EP
(2010)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Indie Vision Music[1]
Jesus Freak Hideout[2]
Christian Rock 20[3]
Christian Music Review(8.4/10)[4]
1340 Mag(favorable)[5]

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

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All songs written by Scott Taube and Josiah Prince except where noted.

  1. "I Am" - 3:39
  2. "You Will Remain" (Taube/Prince/Allen Salmon) - 3:25
  3. "The Alchemist" - 3:36
  4. "Ringing In My Head" - (Taube/Prince/Salmon) - 3:15
  5. "Closer" - 3:43
  6. "The Last Song I Sing" (Taube/Prince/Tony Wood) - 3:39
Bonus tracks for Kickstarter donors
  1. "Closer (Acoustic)"
  2. "Shuttle Launch (Demo)"

Personnel

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Philmont
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

Music videos

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References

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  1. ^ "Indie Vision Music review".
  2. ^ "Jesus Freak Hideout review".
  3. ^ "Christian Rock 20 Review".
  4. ^ "Christian Music Review.org review".
  5. ^ "1340 Mag review".
  6. ^ "Music News, September 2010: PHILMONT RELEASES THE TRANSITION EP OCTOBER 19". Jesusfreakhideout.com. Retrieved 2012-01-17.
  7. ^ "Philmont: "The Transition EP" by Philmont — Kickstarter". Kickstarter.com. 2010-10-10. Retrieved 2012-01-17.
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