''Transitions'' is the third EP by Canadian

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. ''Transitions'' was released digitally through online media outlets on December 7, 2010. It's also the band's first EP since ''

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'' in 2002, prior to signing with Victory.

Writing and recording

''Transitions'' is the band's first release with their new label, Hopeless. Vocalist Shane Told has always been a long-time fan of the label and the albums they release. Prior to the announcement of the EP, Told had stated in interviews that the band had already written 16 songs for a new album, much more than the average Silverstein album. The ''Transitions'' EP has two songs that will appear on the band's 2011 full-length album, as well as three B-sides. ''Transitions'' was mixed by Cameron Webb.

Release and reception

On November 30, 2010, the EP was made available for pre-order on the

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. The opening track "Sacrifice" was posted online on December 3. ''Transitions'' was released digitally on December 7. According to lead singer Shane Told, the songs "Sacrifice" and "Darling Harbour" will appear on the band's fifth full-length album, and a non-acoustic version of "Replace You" might make the album. After the success of the EP, physical copies were sold.

Track listing

# "Sacrifice" (music and lyrics: Shane Told) – 2:35 # "Darling Harbour" (music: Josh Bradford; lyrics: Told) – 2:52 # "Dancing on My Grave" (music: Neil Boshart; lyrics: Told) – 3:16 # "Replace You" (acoustic) (music and lyrics: Told) – 3:42 # "

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Personnel

Personnel per digital booklet. ;Silverstein * Shane Told – lead vocals * Paul Koehler – drums * Josh Bradford – rhythm guitar * Neil Boshart –

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* Billy Hamilton – bass ;Additional musician *

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;Production * Jordan Valeriote – producer,

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* Cameron Webb – mixing (at Maple Sound, Santa Ana, California) * Chuck Carvalho – mastering * Inaam Haq – assistant engineer at Cherry Beach * Shaun Gowman – drum tech * Sons of Nero – art direction, layout

Chart positions

References

; Footnotes ; Citations

External links

''Transitions''
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