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The Meadows are Todd Herfindal and Kevin Houlihan, long-time musical co-conspirators who decided to make a record like records used to be made. Written and recorded between fall 2004 and summer of 2005 in Hollywood, the idea was to put the songs first and create something classic and lasting. It follows then that The Meadows self-titled debut album is, without question, the most unanticipated rock album of 2005. Nobody knew it was coming, and no one knows where it will go. Todd and Kevin both share lead vocal responsibilities. Using the tried and true foundation of drums, bass and guitars, The Meadows built upon the sound with strings, vocal harmonies, organ, violin, viola and noise to create an album that is expansive and cinematic. In fact, the fourth track from the album, “Younger Yesterday,” is featured in the Fox/New Regency film “Little Manhattan,” releasing on September 30th, 2005 in NYC and Oct 30th nationwide. The song will also appear on the movie soundtrack album. It’s a good start for The Meadows indeed. Todd Herfindal is formerly of the San Francisco alt/rock band Blue Sky Roadster and Los Angeles-based pop/rock band Single. Both bands enjoyed regional success and college/commercial radio play. Single’s debut album “Welcome Nada” entered the CMJ top 200 in fall of 2004. Kevin Houlihan is formerly of the New Jersey-based band The Fundamentals (MCA) and the founder of Los Angeles band Moontower. "The Meadows fight to keep meaningful and melodic guitar rock alive and have succeeded in most excellent fashion here. Extremely Highly Recommended!" Bruce Brodeen Notlame.com