The Meadows are Todd Herfindal and Kevin Houlihan, long time musical co-conspirators who decided to make a rock 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. Using the tried and true foundation of drums, bass and guitars, The Meadows built upon the sound with vocal harmonies, organ, strins, 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, December 2nd in Los Angeles and shortly thereafter nationwide. It’s a good start for The Meadows indeed.