“Viridian finds the threesome showing off a more confident attitude, a more expansive sound and a striking personality of its own.” – Performing Songwriter
“Viridian shows the band cultivating fertile acoustic ground.” ***ï€ 1/2
– American Songwriter
“Carol Young’s vocals have a mysterious, powerful resonance, especially when combined with an evocative melody and setting.” – Harp
“Viridian rests at the intersection of celtic folk, pop country and newgrass.”
-No Depression
“The best cuts are the ballads on which the stringed instruments delicately frame Young’s voice.”
– Texas Music Magazine
“It's the trio and their communication and interaction which form the heart, though this album is musically more adventurous (and for the Greencards that's saying a lot!) than their earlier albums. It is the roots of American music, whether
Bluegrass, Jazz, Country or some other strand, which are at the heart of the music here.” – FolkWax
“Viridian, is a jewel.” – Creative Loafing
“The performances are so immaculate on Viridian that it's hard to believe The Greencards were improvising live in the studio while recording the album. And the sonic clarity further emphasizes singer/bassist Carol Young's progress to a new level of vocal maturity as the band stretches ever farther beyond its bluegrass origins. From Young's first sultry notes on opener "Waiting on the Night," she nails ever verse. Yes, there are pop leanings from these New/Emerging Artist Americana Music Award winners, but in no way are they misplaced. If anything, Young, Kym Warner and Eamon McLoughlin could skimp a little more on the bluegrass (the overly O Brother-ish "Who Knows" is a jarring change from the near-perfection of the first three cuts). The trio works best when it's gently feathering intricate string work around Young's voice (with the notable exception of Eastern-sounding instrumental "Su Prabhat"). With contributions by pedigreed writers Kim Richey, David Mead and Jedd Hughes, The Greencards have transitioned from "emerged" to "arrived."
–PASTE (****)
“The Greencards have come a long way in a short time. Only four years out, the country/bluegrass buzz band has toured with Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson, performed at Merlefest and Telluride, and developed a charming take on American roots music. Impressive, especially if you consider that the band hails from Australia and the U.K. (hence the moniker!). But the proof is in the pudding for these young vets and Viridian, the second release for Dualtone, is a thick batch of infectious pop tunes tailored toward the hoedown nation. "All The Way From Italy" takes a hint from Gillian Welch but winds up somewhere much slicker, due in large part to a somewhat sterile production. The instrumental "Su Prabhat" features powerful fiddling from band member Eamon McLoughlin.”- RELIX
