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Reviews > CDs

Published: 2011/08/09

by Fady Khalil

The Greencards: The Brick Album

Self-released

It may be a surprise to learn that Australia has a thriving country music scene, with national bluegrass championships and all. But even more surprising might be that one of the newest sensations in Nashville, Tenn. today is a band fronted by Aussies— Carol Young (vocals) and Kym Warner (mandolin)—cheekily named The Greencards. The band’s fifth release, The Brick Album, walks the line between the progressive and traditional. Pop hooks become the product of fiddle riffs (“Here Lies John”), and gossamer, Alison Krauss-like ballads (“Faded”) adopt a jazz swing, as the quartet unapologetically explores the frontiers of newgrass. And though the album’s exotic flair is compelling, guest performances by Sam Bush (“Make It Out West”) and Vince Gill (“Heart Fixer”) may also convince bluegrass purists to take note.

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Victoria April 20, 2012, 10:34:38

judith herde – Jonas,I have looked at these otphos so often as they are just soooo beautiful! You captured the day as it really was, filled with love, happiness, emotion and absolute joy’YOU’RE ARE VERY CLEVER GUY! everytime I look at them it’s as though i am reliving the whole day .thank you!

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