Soot The genre of noise rock enjoys a joyful sense of fluidity. Its blend of punk, industrial, and experimental music combined with dissonance and abrasion allow the genre to thrive in a state of unpredictability. As per the lack of a rules based order, unconventional rhythms and chaos can also sit side-by-side with evolving soundscapes of structure and composition. Within the vague boundaries of the genre, this is where Soot sit most comfortably on their southern-tinged second full length album, Wearing a Wire. These Nashvillian noise rockers are a group who wear their influences on their sleeve. Hints of southern metal run through the veins of this record, but more prevalent are the noisier inspirations; Big Black, The Jesus Lizard, Daughters and a helping of late era Swans. All of which lend a hand in scoring a journey along Interstate 20 from Texas to Tennessee, and the conduct that unfolds throughout the trip. The narratorial element of the concept cleverly hinted at in the album title. – Discipline Mag
