3D Country (Album Review)

Geese - 3D Country (2023)

A chaotic sermon broadcast from a collapsing American dream.

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About the Artist

Geese is a Brooklyn-based band that was formed by five high school friends in late 2016 — Cameron Winter (vocals), Gustav Heba (guitar), Foster Hudson (guitar), Dom DiGesu (bass), and Max Bassin (drums). From 2016 to early 2020, the band rehearsed and independently produced several projects that showed off their early — but obvious — talent. Their sound at the time was rooted in the post-punk revival: jagged guitars, cryptic lyrics, subliminal weirdness, and an aggressive, youthful edge. It’s what got them signed to Partisan Records in late 2020.

But what’s interesting about Geese isn’t just that they broke out of the high school garage band stereotype — it’s their ability to completely reinvent themselves with every record. They keep it fresh.

About the Album

3D Country is Geese’s second studio album, following 2021’s Projector. Where that debut was anxious, tight, and angular — full of everything they were known for early on — 3D Country is the opposite. It’s loose, flamboyant, and surprisingly psychedelic. The album pulls from classic rock, blues, and funk, all warped into this facetious take on Americana. Frontman Cameron Winter leans hard into a theatrical, country-preacher persona that makes the whole thing sound like a holy meltdown. It’s ridiculous and self-aware, but somehow still intimate and genuinely beautiful. It’s theatrical and huge while also feeling personal — like it’s just for me.

Personal Take

This was my first exposure to Geese, and I think it’s absolutely brilliant. The album plays in the face of American evangelicalism. It’s a self-aware statement on humanity, identity, and the absurdity of modern American life — all wrapped in acid-drenched country-rock satire. I wouldn’t have found this on my own (contemporary rock isn’t something I usually chase), but I’m grateful a friend recommended it. There’s something profound about how this record can so perfectly mock a system, yet still sound like it was born from within that system. That’s exactly why it hits as hard as it does.

This album took my expectations and ran off with them. Like I said, I don’t usually go out of my way to listen to contemporary rock. I’m not super into Black Midi or Television like a lot of people I know. But I gave this a shot — and I’m glad I did.

What Stuck With Me

3D Country — The title track is the spiritual core of the album. It condenses everything this project is about into a tight five minutes — twangy guitars, theatrical vocals, themes of transformation and love, and production that sounds like gospel from a parallel universe.

Cowboy Nudes — The breakout single. It’s catchy, unserious, and undeniably fun. The best way I can describe it is cowboy funk. It’s still stuck in my head. It’s easy to see why it’s become the band’s most popular track.

Gravity Blues — My personal favorite. Cameron Winter is the reason — it’s the best showcase of his incredible vocal range and charisma. The song is hazy and atmospheric, and Winter absolutely wails about transformation and change. It hits hard.

I also really liked Crusades, Mysterious Love, and St. Elmo. All dreamy, swirling songs that perfectly capture the drunk, spiraling feeling this album gives off.

Final Thoughts

As far as new bands go, I’m glad I was introduced to Geese. This album was really good, and it gives me a lot to look forward to as they move forward. I don’t know what to expect from them next — it feels like they can do anything — and I’m totally fine with that. Whatever they make, I know it’ll be strange and fun and worth listening to.

Final score: 7/10. I truly loved this project. I’ll keep coming back to these songs over and over, even if the full album as a whole isn’t something I replay front to back. That doesn’t take away from how strong the concept is or how well they pulled it off. I can’t wait to hear what they come up with next.

Geese has recently announced a tour ahead of their upcoming album Getting Killed, which is set to release September 26th. Be sure to sign up for our newsletter to get updates when it drops. What do you think about Geese? Are they going to keep making bold, thought-provoking work like this — or are they due for a misfire? Comment your thoughts below or hit us up on IG @deepcutdigest.