Cancer Bats Keep Spreading Their Wings on 'Psychic Jailbreak'
Riffs are somewhat lacking on the record. It would always be difficult to replace what former guitarist Scott Middleton brought to the table, but Cancer Bats do a commendable job trying to fill that void. Riffs on the record range from the straight-ahead hardcore of "Radiate" and "Pressure Mind" to the more stoner rock-infused "Keep On Breathin."
Perhaps the best riff on the record is the galloping march of title track "Psychic Jailbreak"; it gives off classic Cancer Bats vibes and signals that the band still have some of their old swagger.
Psychic Jailbreak is a solid record that features many classic Cancer Bats tropes while also introducing new vocal stylings throughout the record. It is great to see a band try out new things to keep their sound fresh and moving forward. It feels like the beginning of a new chapter for the band, and while it isn't their finest moment to date, one can see room for growth going forward. Cancer Bats are nowhere near done with their musical legacy.