And like Nick Lowe's classic 1978 LP, Mr. Stuart -- the voice, brains and everything behind Dog's Eye View -- writes music and lyrics that are engaging, catchy and wow, man, after repeat listenings show depth beyond his years.

Check it out or at least download "Gone Like Yesterday" on your ipod . . . and if you get the opportunity, see Peter perform live. I saw him with just an acoustic guitar and a self-deprecating, Bill-Hicks inspired sense of humor one night -- 45 minutes later he had 300 new fans. He's that good . . . among a handful of singer/songwriters that are worth a listen.