Peter Cooper's bio can be read by clicking the link at the top of the page or downloaded/viewed in .pdf format by clicking HERE.
"Cooper transports himself into the minds and hearts of his subjects, relaying circumstance with an innate clarity and wisdom that assures down-home credence." - Performing Songwriter
"Peter Cooper's Mission Door is terrific. Mission Door would be good with barbecued or grilled chicken breasts (skin on, please), corn-on-the-cob, homemade coleslaw (the rough cut variety... not any mass-produced slop) and a cold lager... maybe Dos Equis."
- John Rumery, Grilladelic
"A music journalist who has played and written with the wildly talented Todd Snider - there's quite a recommendation for you - Peter Cooper steps out front with this debut CD. The East Nashvillian brings an unassuming grace to the sharply observant songs on Mission Door." - Philadelphia Inquirer
"A sharp singer-songwriter." - Nashville Scene
"Refreshingly original, intellectually sharp and emotionally satisfying music of the first order. More please. Highly recommended."
- Hermon Joyner, Audiophile Audition
"Aside from being a quick wit and a kick-ass writer of newspaper stories, Peter Cooper is a great singer-songwriter." - Brad Barnes, Barnes Storming
"A first-rate storyteller." - Chris Manson, The Beachcomber
"Evocative songs, exemplary playing and Cooper's easy delivery combine, making Mission Door an album rich for repeated listenings." - Jeff Weiss, Miles of Music
"Mission Door reflects a flair for thoughtful storytelling in the traditions of John Prine, Tom T. Hall and Jim Lauderdale, warmly complemented throughout by co-producer Lloyd Green's pedal steel virtuosity."
- Rich Kienzle, No Depression
"Mission Door is Cooper's diploma from the Tom T. Hall School of Damn Good Songwriting." - Matthew W. Shearon, American Songwriter Magazine
"Smart, ambitious, funny and great." - Ryan White, The Oregonian
"An exceptional, beautifully done release." - Ron Wynn, The City Paper
"It's boggling to think that this is Peter Cooper's debut. The writing is mature, the arrangements thoughtful and artistic. This is storytelling in song. Those who enjoy smart and soulful songwriters in the vein of John Prine and Townes Van Zandt are sure to enjoy Cooper."
- Linda Dailey Paulson, Country Standard Time
"A story-teller of the first rank... In every song, Cooper drops razor-sharp lines that paint vivid word pictures... Cooper can stand with anybody else who's writing songs in this vein, from Guy Clark on down." - Green Man Review
"Musician, singer, songwriter, producer, author, professor and music journalist… Peter Cooper is a modern day renaissance man." - Bob Edwards
"Peter Cooper's voice is just the right fit for his moody tunes and engaging lyrics." - Washington Post
“Country music expert Peter Cooper dares to come out from under the covers. A music journalist as musician – it can actually work.” – Rolling Stone (Germany)
“Peter Cooper looks at the world with an artist’s eye and a human heart and soul. His songs are the work of an original, creative imagination, alive with humor and heartbreak and irony and intelligence, with truth and beauty in the details. Deep stuff. And they get better every time you listen to them.” – Kris Kristofferson
“Mission Door is rife with graceful melodies, intelligent humor and pithy turns of phrase.” – Pasadena Weekly
“In twelve songs, Cooper serves the listener beautiful American stories, tuned to roots and country-drenched music. An excellent debut. A wonderful album with timeless songs.” – Heaven Magazine
“The enticing allure of Nashville is that there is always something new coming down the pike. Put this record on and you’ll hear footsteps.” – Tom T. Hall
“An incredibly strong album. Peter Cooper belongs undeniably in the forefront. He is a talent above and beyond the ordinary.” – Rootsy (Netherlands)
“These songs are little jewels. Cooper sings so convincingly that you are instantly sucked in. A masterwork.” – Rootstime (Belgium)
“Four stars.” – Revolver
“Triple five stars!” – Todd Snider
“Simply timeless.” – Goodtimes
“Record of the month.” – Radio Rheinwelle Germany
“All songs on this debut album sound fabulous. A record that shows more depth with every play.” – Kindamuzik (The Netherlands)
“CD of the week.” – Radio Parkstad (Holland)
"He's a story searcher, a star singer, a balladeer, a town crier; a historian in the grand poetic tradition of chanted verse." - Folkwax
"Five stars. Peter Cooper tells his stories on an album as intelligent as it is warm-hearted." - Speyerer Morgenpost (Germany)
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