Album Notes

Tody Castillo
Uncompromised. That’s the word that sums up Tody Castillo’s music. From humble beginnings at open-mike nights around Houston to playing the Texas college circuit to a stint in New York City,Castillo keeps his focus on the music. His 2005 self-titled release is a culmination of years spent learning from his mistakes and using his experiences to hone his songwriting pro- cess. From those experiences, Castillo has crafted an album of heartfelt emotion and beauty that the Houston Press calls, “truly great.” It’s full of introspective (yet poppy) and melodic (yet rockin’) songs that bring to mind similar artists like Josh Rouse, Ryan Adams, Ron Sexsmith, and Jeff Tweedy, U2, Elliott Smith and Tom Petty.

Nominated for several local music awards, including Houston Press (songwriter of the year, best rock/pop band of the year) and Houston Chronicle (best local artist), and voted most anticipated 2005 release by Houston Calling,Castillo’s self-titled release has not left the Top 10 at Houston’s finest local music store (Cactus) — outselling major label releases — and his live shows are filled with old and new fans alike.

“Castillo’s songs are alt-country gems with a Tom Petty- like rock influence; they draw listeners in with familiar emotional appeal and open-hearted candor. His new album will make Ryan Adams weep with jealousy.” – Splendid Magazine

“...first-class modern pop-rock of a very high order, a lush,layered and melancholy river of sound...Castillo’s clear,soaring tenor floats amid streams of guitars elec- tric, acoustic and pedal steel... Its thrills are gentle...” – Houston Press

Castillo’s lovely, mature songs... allows you to spend time with the dreamy arrangements, the quiet moments, the thoughtful lyrics and Castillo’s haunting Fran Healy/Jeff Tweedy-ish voice. – Houston Chronicle