Nick Cave Finds Catharsis in Geese’s New Album, Cold Water Immersion
LONDON – Musician Nick Cave shared a deeply personal account of how the new album Getting killed by the band Geese, combined with a bracing morning swim, alleviated his anxiety and brought him a sense of profound joy. In a recent post, Cave detailed a sleepless night plagued by worry, describing how negative thoughts transformed positive aspects of his life into sources of concern.
To combat this, Cave rose at 5:00 AM and walked to a local park, eventually immersing himself in a frigid lake. He recounted the experience of the icy water “rearranging the blood, cleansing the temple, expelling the morning demons.” Following his swim, he listened to Geese’s Getting Killed while walking back through the park.
Cave specifically highlighted the impact of the album’s first track and its chorus, noting the power of Cameron Winter’s vocals and the song’s driving drums. He quoted the lyrics, “I try/ I try/ I try so hard” and “Ther’s a bomb in my car! There’s a bomb in my car!” emphasizing how the music, combined with the physical effects of the cold water and caffeine, eradicated his anxieties.
“All worry is laid to waste,” Cave wrote, adding that he felt “entire and incontestable” happiness. He concluded by expressing his joy at returning home to his wife, Susie, declaring it “the best day ever.”
Cave also mentioned his anticipation of Geese’s upcoming from the Basement session, scheduled for release in november 2025.
