‘Revolution’ is a quirkily balanced piece of punk rock from Canadian Madame Psychosis, equally jagged, pounding, restrained, and subdued, Madame Psychosis are offering us a glimpse of their nuanced songwriting that’s largely unlike anything else out there.
Toronto-based punk rock outfit Madame Psychosis are back with a socially-woke number that they aim to capture the essence of frustration and to call for a change. ‘Revolution’ is very capable of doing just that. Starting from a subdued place with the amped-up beat coupled with a restrained backing from the guitar and bass and a brooding performance from the frontwoman, lasting only for a while before hell breaks loose somewhere around the middle of the song, where the vocals go from brooding lows to soulful, soaring highs, as the guitars start going full on with their distortion-heavy riffs.
The song, consistent with the band’s commitment to social justice, tackles inequality and discrimination, and calls for hasty changes to the social systems. The band does so with style and grace, creating riffs that would be solid and enjoyable on songs as serious as this one, or on songs written about springtime picnics. The music on ‘Revolution’ is universally energizing regardless of the topics, but using these riffs and beats on those words create an empowering air that is energizing and emboldening.
Madame Psychosis are committed to change, and to good music with smart use of dynamics and heartfelt performances. ‘Revolution’ is a beautiful portrait of what the Toronto-based rockers are capable of, musically and lyrically.
