Geese’s new album “Getting Killed”
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New York based indie rock band Geese has flooded the scene with interesting production and lyrical thoughtfulness. Formed in 2016, this band was only supposed to last until college. Once Covid turned the world upside down, the band decided to stay together and continue to make music. This decision was absolutely the correct one as this young band has catapulted themselves into the cultural zeitgeist of the rock world.
The lead singer, Cameron Winter, has a treasure trove of ideas just chomping at the bit to escape his mind. The band’s last album 3D Country became a cult classic and many of their fans were anxious about this next one. Geese’s new album Getting Killed was made in between two of Winter’s own solo projects and has all the makings of a legendary album run. This album is chalked full of insane rhythm sections, skillful lyricism, and existential gems.
“Trinidad” is a super funky intro to the album that has some crazy lyrics paired with the panning metal reminiscent vocals that feel like the band is surrounding you. “Cobra” feels softer in nature though it holds a really interesting story, especially within the refrains. It feels like a conversation, someone trying to convince the listener of their pure intentions. “Husband” has a drum pattern in the beginning that I could not remember where I have heard before. After some research, I was thinking of the intro to “Tell Me What It Is” by Tyler, the Creator. The lyrics in this song have got to be some of my favorite so far. “Will it wash your hair clean/When your husbands all die?”
While that is an absolute gut punch, another lyric in the title track, “Getting Killed”, feels even more of a hit, and it is directed at the powers that be. “I’m trying to talk over everybody in the world”. This, paired with the groove set in by the incredible rhythm section, feels like a departure from what most people would consider rock but it blends and it works. Winters has a unique voice that carries each line from deep within his soul. It is desperate and it is gritty and it is perfect to convey these lyrics.
Fans of the band have seemed to attach themselves to the second half of the album, stating that songs “Au Pays du Cocaine” and “ Long Island City Here I Come” have some serious staying power. This album is perfect for those people asking to the sky “What happened to rock?” “Where are all the great rock musicians of this generation?” Please look no further. This band is on their way to becoming a total powerhouse.