Reviews of The New Then

"Gaffney has the kind of voice that makes you believe in reincarnation. Beyond the deliciously low range, the absolute self-assurance of her delivery is rare in youth. "Tired Wired" shares its title with her production company and will resonate with everyone who has more creative ambition, more desire to live and enjoy than can fit into the hours in the day...Mandolin is a fine surprise in these otherwise rock arrangements. Area booker Jesse Lundy's rock guitar is polished and discreet, the right tool for the job at all times." - Mary Armstrong, Philadelphia Citypaper, September 29, 2005

“Skinny as a sapling with the biggest voice that you’ve ever heard, Philadelphia girl Kate Gaffney kicks out her latest CD, The New Then, with such power and daring-do that it raises the standard for other Americana musicians to such new heights that few will be able to achieve. Gaffney sings about sex, life and partying in a natural and liberating approach that offers no excuses and no shame. Hailed as the next Joan Baez, I agree—Except Gaffney has more balls in her little finger than Baez ever had.” D avid Kulczyk, Maximum Ink, Sacramento, CA, November 2005

“Kate Gaffney’s exuberance buoys her debut full-length album. From the opening ‘She Knows’ to the mournful closer ‘Unleashed,’ she commands the spotlight at stage center with a tough, tight band featuring Jesse Lundy’s guitar leads. Kate’s songs show a woman discovering herself more caught up in the journey than the goal. Kate’s contralto voice is captivating. Strong presence marks this impressive effort.” – Michael Tearson, SingOut! Magazine, Spring 2006

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Track List: The New Then
1. She Knows
2. Lone Wolf
3. Tired Wired
4. Waves Of Today
5. Why I Love You
6. Sidestreet Robbery
7. Windswept
8. Passing Time
9. The Woman Woes
10. 400 Meters
11. Unleashed