The beautiful songs on Peter Coyle's EP Reach for the Sun are the type
that will give you comfort and hope in your darkest hour.

The gentle stripped down melodies flow like summer wind and will 
delight fans of classic No Sense of Sin-era Lotus Eaters. Still Coyle has 
grown as an artist. While his earlier work was full of youthful innocence
confronting broken-hearted pain, his latest vocals contain the wisdom 
of one who has passed through the hurt to show us the light on the other
side. 

Coyle's simple, romantic, and spiritual singing will appeal to those who
love Coldplay, Live and Travis. His polished, gentle voice surpasses 
even the frontmen of those great bands.

If you've taped the songs of the radio - trust me you will want to 
hear the full sound quality. There are fine touches like the angelic
background vocals on “Phoenix” and the flute in the live “Reach for the 
Sun” that you don't want to miss out on.

Even if you plan to buy the full-length CD when it arrives, the three
otherwise unavailable B-sides make this a must have. These are no 
faint demos, or throwaway remixes but well-recorded, catchy, magical songs
that fit right along with the single. The outstanding “Running Down 
the River” features a touch of bayou blues incorporated seamlessly into
Coyle's style. Butterfly features a magic concert singalong that puts 
you on the scene.

There are constant metaphors to nature in these songs that binds them
together thematically. There is an invitation to take fight even as 
the guitar and keyboards create the sensation of moving through air. If 
you get the chance, listen to them in a wooded area or by a body of water 
at sunrise. A transcendent experience waits.
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I was totally blown away when I saw the CD; it was really a work of art.
And the more I remember the effort, sacrifice and love that were put into
it, the more I appreciated it. Actually, I bought two. The quality of
the recording and editing was flawless...fantastic.

Peter's voice was just amazing; you need a very discriminating ear to know
that this not Lotus Eaters playing, unlike Morrissey where u recognize right
away that it's not Johnny Marr playing guitar, because the melody was very
much like the TLE's signature...

The song selection was very much varied, so you don't get tired of listening
to the EP. Unlike other bands that do not dare to experiment, Peter has no
qualms putting the shimmering strings of “Reach for the Sun” with the bluesy,
folksy “Running Down the River.” And guess what, his voice
was so clear that even my two year-old daughter could pick-up the word “Butterfly.”
Not only the melody hits you, but the content and message of the songs as
well. They give a spark of hope in our lives. Hear “Phoenix” and the title
track, “Reach for the Sun,” and you'll feel inspired.

Looking back now, I realized that God really permitted all these things to
happen to tell us something, that in the end everything is for the good.
The wait was really nothing compared to what we got in the end.


















From Danny Castano:

I was totally blown away when I saw the CD; it was really a work of art.
And the more I remember the effort, sacrifice and love that were put into
it, the more I appreciated it. Actually, I bought two. The quality of
the recording and editing was flawless...fantastic.

Peter's voice was just amazing; you need a very discriminating ear to know
that this not Lotus Eaters playing, unlike Morrissey where u recognize right
away that it's not Johnny Marr playing guitar, because the melody was very
much like the TLE's signature...

The song selection was very much varied, so you don't get tired of listening
to the EP. Unlike other bands that do not dare to experiment, Peter has no
qualms putting the shimmering strings of “Reach for the Sun” with the bluesy,
folksy “Running Down the River.” And guess what, his voice
was so clear that even my two year-old daughter could pick-up the word “Butterfly.”
Not only the melody hits you, but the content and message of the songs as
well. They give a spark of hope in our lives. Hear “Phoenix” and the title
track, “Reach for the Sun,” and you'll feel inspired.

Looking back now, I realized that God really permitted all these things to
happen to tell us something, that in the end everything is for the good.
The wait was really nothing compared to what we got in the end. Michael Sutton, you're really fabulous hats-off to you...looking forward more music
like this in the future.
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Hi Mike,
 
I did receive the CD and was well rewarded for the wait. As you said “Running 
Down the River” from Peter's still unreleased Stay Deep album is a standout. 
“Butterfly” has been a favorite of mine for a long time, and he performs it beautifully 
here. 
 
I am hopeful your marketing efforts will prove fruitful for the label 
and Peter's attempt at U.S. recognition. If he only could get a spot 
on Saturday Night Live I'm sure that would propel him into the charts! 
(we can dream eh?)
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Just when you think you've heard the last from this legend from The Lotus Eaters, Peter Coyle comes back with a vengeance. Reach for the sun captivates your mind like no other and reminds you of what good music used to be like and how it should still be. Hits like Reach For the Sun and Phoenix captivates the soul and gives us a fresh perspective of how good song writing really is. Definitely worth every peso i spent (and i had it shipped to the Philippines!)
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