"[4] In 2007, the band released the Solitary Hotel EP and contributed two songs to the first volume of the Guilt By Association covers compilation series.

PopMatters called it "a pleasantly infectious 36-minute spread of over 10 catchy pop missives that wash over you like a cool summer breeze without ever outstaying their welcome.

Steve Holley, whose resume includes Paul McCartney, Elton John, and Ian Hunter's Rant Band, guested on drums.

Mike Viola produced, played on and co-wrote the album, which also featured collaborations with Tracy Bonham, Dan Miller of They Might Be Giants, Michael Flynn of Slow Runner, and Aaron Lee Tasjan.

"[7] In April 2010, Peter was diagnosed with a neurological viral condition called Parsonage-Turner Syndrome, which partially-paralyzed his arms and hands.

Guitars were performed by Block, Sherman, Viola, Steven Elliot (Dawes, Norah Jones) and Terry Radigan.

Hard To See Beautiful was released by Team Mensch, a brand new label started by Peter and fellow music enthusiast, Darren Paltrowitz.