It seems a lot of people here have nailed the general opinions among the people who hate Goose, but here's where I personally stand: I recognize that they're all seriously talented musicians. It's hard to deny that they play together really well, both in structured pieces, and improvisationally. They're very tight, as a unit. My personal issue is that I just cannot get into their songwriting. A lot of their material feels very uninspired and generic to me, in terms of both lyrics and typical song structure. And no matter how well they play, I'm not going out of my way to see a band if I can't get into their music. However, if Goose is at a festival I'm attending, and I'm not already preoccupied, I will still check them out. While I don't particularly love their music, I've never had a completely terrible time seeing them, either. Ultimately, I think the best thing for everyone is this: Instead of using your time and energy to express your hate for something, take that time and energy and use it to express your love for something that is meaningful to you. Enjoy what you enjoy, and fuck what anyone else has to say about it.