The Reason is the fourth EP by American rock band X Ambassadors, released on January 27, 2014.

[3] X Ambassadors member Sam Harris cited rock singer Bruce Springsteen as a big influence on the album.

"[4] According to Craig D. Lindsey of The News & Observer, the running theme through the EP is Sam Harris' struggling with self-doubt.

They stated that The Reason is their attempt to tell a story "about someone who gave up chasing a dream and who had the courage to start over.

[3] Tina Roumeliotis of Buzznet wrote a positive review about the EP, stating "[t]he bravery runs rampant in this release and it has me quite inspired".