One of the most highly anticipated releases of 2025, 'Getting Killed' by Geese has exceeded every expectation a fan of the band could possibly have. 

This album is clearly one of the most varied and exciting rock records of the year from the first note alone. The band feels confident in their new sound, and Cameron Winter’s vocals have never sounded sharper. 

'Getting Killed' creates a listening experience that is both chaotic and exhilarating.

'3D Country' was easily one of the best albums of 2023, with its youthful energy, quirky weirdness, and consistency. Winter’s late-2024 solo debut, 'Heavy Metal', showcased his unique voice impressively; however, it lacked the full-band chemistry that makes Geese so compelling. Leading up to 'Getting Killed', singles such as 'Trinidad' and '100 Horses' only heightened my anticipation, and it is safe to say the album delivers. These tracks show the band at their most eclectic and confident, unafraid to embrace the chaos.

While 'Getting Killed' doesn’t hit with the same immediate standout tracks as '3D Country', it more than makes up for it with a thoroughly well-rounded sound. The musicianship is top-notch, with tight percussion, catchy basslines, and Winter’s vocal performance as engaging as ever, alongside lyrics that leave plenty for fans to unpack. The production, handled by trap producer Kenny Beats, might be some of the best work he’s ever done. This is most definitely the kind of record where repeated listens reveal new details over time.

Tracks like the lush 'Half Real' and 'Au Pays Du Cocaine' sit alongside frantic songs such as 'Long Island City Here I Come' and the experimental rock opener 'Trinidad', which gives the album a thrilling push-and-pull between beauty and chaos. The laid-back alt-country glide of 'Cobra', the seasick drum groove of loneliness anthem 'Husbands', and the looping progressions of 'Islands of Men' nod to 90s Chicago post-rock influences. There’s a real sense of control throughout,  keeping the listener on their toes without ever feeling too random.

Geese also save some of their strongest moments for last. 'Taxes' builds on the tropical percussion motifs and sunbeam guitars. It’s proof that the band can combine technical skill and pure emotion in a way few other bands can.

Winter’s songwriting continues to impress me. He has refined the voice we first heard on 'Heavy Metal' while simultaneously embracing the chaos of '3D Country'. 

As someone who once dismissed Geese as another teenage arty indie rock band, the transformation they have gone through between then and now is remarkable. 'Getting Killed' proves that the band has fully come into their own, delivering an album that is completely thrilling and well-crafted. If you’re looking for a new band to dive into, it’s hard to find a more rewarding recommendation than New York City’s Geese. This record truly captures a band at the peak of their creativity.

Joel Sutcliffe

@joelsutcliffe_

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