New City- "with "Thin Wire Transport," the band could be the next big thing that deserves to be the next big thing. Federighi's memorable voice, a bit David Bazan of Pedro the Lion and a bit Stephin Merritt, joined with the band's undeniable Bedhead sound, makes a strong, endless stream of unpretentious darkness without stumbling over itself." more

Chicago Reader- "on Thin Wire Transport, Gaberdine's self-released debut full-length, the band out-Smogs Smog, flitting between dour string-laden pop and gloomy lo-fi country to create a convincingly lachrymose din. Across the 14 tracks on the album, lyrical gravitas is married to intricate melody, which frequently comes from a variety of offbeat instruments, from kazoo to toy piano. The careering, occasionally ramshackle arrangements only heighten the despairing mood." more

Chicago Reader- "a desolate gem" more

The Onion- "a chamber-pop group that rises above preciousness" more

Chicago Sun-Times- "the sensitive, stark ballads create a mood of dark new dimensions" more

Illinois Entertainer- "one of the best releases from a band with a cello player to come out in a long time" more

Cincinnati City Beat- "Chicago's gaberdine played a haunting brand of quiet Chamber Pop’… we give high praise to any band that can make kazoos sound mysterious and textural." more

Chicago Reader- "soul-tugging artfully structured songs"

Chicago Sun-Times- "soulful singer-songwriter whose dark embracing lyrics perfectly match his inspired vocals"