Review: Geese’s Getting Killed captures chaotic brilliance with noise and tenderness
Geese, a band hailing from Brooklyn, have released their third album, “Getting Killed,” which captures the essence of being young in a world filled with chaos and uncertainty. The album, produced by Kenneth Blume, is a rollercoaster of emotions, swinging between raw chaos and touching tenderness. With Cameron Winter’s poignant lyrics, the songs range from apocalyptic panic to biting social commentary, all while maintaining a balance between dark humor and emotional release.
“Getting Killed” starts off with “Trinidad,” a track that sets the pace with a sense of sheer panic as Winter screams about a bomb in his car. The album transitions seamlessly into “Cobra,” a love song that effortlessly moves from threat to intimacy. This contrast between dark themes and beauty is a recurring motif throughout the record, keeping listeners on their toes. Winter’s deadpan vocals on “Husbands” create a surreal atmosphere, while “Half Real” delves deeper into self-deprecation and bruised melodies.
The title track, “Getting Killed,” stands out as a discordant yet triumphant piece, showcasing Winter’s soaring voice against the band’s intricate instrumentation. Each song on the album offers a unique experience, from the relentless drive of “100 Horses” to the tender vulnerability of “Au Pays du Cocaine.” Winter’s sardonic lyrics take aim at the world around him, blending humor and bleakness in a way that reflects Geese’s perspective on the current state of affairs.
As the album comes to a close with “Long Island City Here I Come,” the band races towards the end with a chaotic fervor that feels both cathartic and euphoric. “Getting Killed” serves as a testament to Geese’s ability to navigate absurdity, anxiety, and fleeting beauty with finesse. It is a statement of purpose from a band grappling with the challenges of their generation, capturing the essence of uncertainty and possibility in a world on fire. Geese’s “Getting Killed” is a chaotic triumph of noise and tenderness, solidifying their position as a vital voice in today’s music scene.