Watch Geese’s new From The Basement session.

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For those of us who still believe in the sanctity of a full-album listen and the visceral crackle of a needle finding its groove on vinyl, the arrival of a new From The Basement session is always a moment of reverence. The latest offering, a seven-song set from Geese performing tracks from this year's critically lauded 'Getting Killed,' is nothing short of a masterclass in modern post-punk revival, a live document that captures the raw, unfiltered energy most bands spend their entire careers chasing in a studio.The session feels like a direct descendant of the iconic, sweat-drenched performances that defined eras—think The Stooges' raw power meeting the intricate, jangling anxiety of early Television, all filtered through a contemporary lens that is entirely their own. From the opening notes, the band locks into a hypnotic, telepathic groove, the rhythm section a taut, pulsating engine over which guitar lines spiral and collide with both precision and reckless abandon.The vocals, a standout throughout, shift from a detached, almost sprechgesang delivery to full-throated, desperate pleas, embodying the lyrical themes of disillusionment and frantic search that permeate 'Getting Killed. ' Tracks like the titular 'Getting Killed' and the sprawling 'Crusader' are transformed in this stripped-down setting; the studio polish is shed to reveal the skeletal, nervous system of the songs, allowing the listener to hear every nuanced interplay, every breath before a explosive crescendo.It’s a reminder that for all the digital production tricks available today, the true magic often happens in a room where musicians are simply playing off one another, feeding on a shared, combustible energy. This session doesn't just replicate the album—it elevates it, offering a new, more intimate perspective on what is already one of the most compelling rock records of the year. In an age of algorithmically generated playlists and 30-second song clips, Geese’s From The Basement is a powerful argument for the enduring power of a band, in a room, playing their hearts out, and it’s a performance that will be on heavy rotation for any serious music fan, a perfect vinyl-side of unadulterated artistic conviction.

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