Geese perform “Trinidad” and “Au Pays Du Cocaine” on SNL
Geese recently showcased their talents on Saturday Night Live, delivering a noteworthy performance despite the less-than-ideal acoustics of the famous studio 8H at 30 Rock. Although their set wasn’t embraced by all viewers, with some harsh criticisms posted online, the band managed to captivate a segment of their audience.
Comments left on social media platforms like X included statements like, “Worst performance in the History of SNL …. WOW…. So Bad,” “The worst use of a SG in the history of guitars,” “Nails on a chalkboard,” and “There’s a what in my what?” One user even went as far as stating, “The band Geese on SNL might be the worst band, and shittiest musicians I’ve ever heard. This is so horrible.”
On the opposite end, there was an attempt by another viewer to pinpoint the exact issue they had with Geese’s performance. It was mentioned that Geese’s presence on SNL reminded fans of the past glory days of the show when renowned musical guests made appearances. For instance, in 1986, The Replacements faced a ban from showrunner Lorne Michaels after a performance that might have elicited similar reactions to Geese’s had social media existed in that era. This comparison begs the question: is Geese successfully emulating the rebellious and divisive nature that made performances iconic back then?
Despite mixed reviews, Geese is still moving forward with upcoming plans. They are scheduled to return to the UK this March for a set of headline shows and are also slated to perform at Reading and Leeds festivals in August. This indicates that the band has a growing fan base and perseverance in their musical endeavors.