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“A musical masterpiece.”
Winnipeg Free Press Extra

“The Reason have set themselves part, and made a stand for good music. This is the sort of album more bands should be releasing”
Wgtsmagazine.com

“Billy Talent meets Modest Mouse”
Muchmusic.com

“In just a 30 minute set, they had the crowd down with the new tunes. Hands clapping, girls dancing. All that good stuff. The crowd chanting "one more song!" as they finished.”
Blogto

“If you’re into bands like Modest Mouse, and The Clash, then you’d better run to your nearest music store and pick this album up.”
4.5 / 5 stars
Youthink.ca

"The Reason couldn't have taken a better direction for their latest and greatest than this selection of catchy pop songs"
BeatRoute

“The Reason have managed to break the Hamilton mold and develop into a nationally recognized act. With the Canadian release of Things Couldn't Be Better, international success could be close behind.”
Chartattack

“[Things Couldn’t Be Better] comes out on March 6th and is definitely worth purchasing, but odds are that you’ve got the date marked on your calendar.”
Tangible Sounds

“The name says it all, things couldn’t be better, because honestly, they couldn’t. This is perfect The Reason”
Audioblood.com

“The Reason prove that they can craft a perfect pop melody”
Music-critic.ca



“Things Couldn’t Be Better [is] a godsend for fans of the genre, and even its detractors.”
The Argosy

“Things Couldn’t Be Better is a pop-punk gem that actually lives up to its name”
FFWD

“Structurally sound, concise and catchy”
Chart Magazine

“Heavenly. Great, bouncy pop-rock”
Seattle Gay News

“A mark of pure Canadian heart and soul”
Gloss Magazine

“Bloc party meets Moneen”
BeatRoute

“There are 12 solid songs and zero filler on Things Couldn’t Be Better.”
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Soundopinion.ca

Raw, catchy and energetic.
TVGuide.ca

"A little sensation from Canada with very good opportunity to be chosen to be record of the month"
Ozelot Magazine - Germany

"A reason to emigrate to Canada!"
The PIT Magazine - Germany

"The mix between Emo and Indie works out perfect and doesn´t seem dated - even if it´s radio suitable."
Stardust Magazine 9 out of 12 - Germany
- Various


Discography

"Thing's Coudn't Be Better"
Smallman Records
(2007)

"Ravenna"
Smallman Records
(2004)

"Problems Associated With Running"
Lonely Tree Records
(2003)

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Bio

"We know the truth, not only by the reason, but also
by the heart." -- Pascal

Perhaps no one could exemplify this sentiment more than Hamilton-bred quintet The Reason. Drawn together in early 2003 by their love of music and the impetus to forge their own musical path, Adam White (vocals), James Nelan (guitar), Jeremy Widerman (guitar), Ronson (bass) and Cam Bordignon (drums), hit the ground running, securing a loyal fanbase by rocking as many venues as possible with their aggressive live-show.

In 2004, the band released debut album "Ravenna" (Smallman Records) establishing themselves as a pop/punk leaning hardcore troupe, catching the attention of audiences and music critics across Canada.

In 2006, the band began recording their sophomore album "Things Couldn't Be Better" (Smallman / Warner) with Juno-award winning producer Gavin Brown (Billy Talent, Three Days Grace), who jumped on the project after hearing early demos and seeing the band perform at the Molson Amphitheatre with Billy Talent and Alexisonfire. Brown helped them hone their focus and explore a more simplified approach to integrating counterpoint guitar lines, catchy keyboard musings, driving backbeats with heaps of vocal pop melody. Heralded as "an album of undeniably captivating songs" upon its release in March 2007, the resulting body of work truly reflected the diverse musical influences each member brought to the table, and the uncompromising dedication to create enduring, heartfelt music.