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Redeye

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Limited edition

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Black

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Release date

2024-01-12

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LP-HAU131

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634457160507

Black LP

Artist

Fire-Toolz

Label EU

Hausu Mountain

Genre EU

Electronic

Producer / composer / multi-instrumentalist Angel Marcloid records music under the moniker Fire-Toolz. With a diverse range of musical aliases, Fire-Toolz remains the central focus of this prolific artist's universe. Fire-Toolz has released several full-length albums on Chicago label Hausu Mountain, including 2021’s Eternal Home and 2023’s I am upset because I see something that is not there, along with an LP on Ohio label Orange Milk, and a wide array of self-released music.

The project draws energy from the constant fluctuation between seemingly disparate styles, yet Marcloid pulls off the impossible feat again and again of making chaotic deviations and improbable jump-cuts between ideas sound natural. Bursts of harsh textural noise cut into drifts of new age synth bliss, while miniature screamo verses bookend passages of hyper-technical prog rock. Breakbeats collide with death metal-inspired drum programming into cybernetic spikes of intensity.

At times, Marcloid offers us some form of pop music, carried in passages of clean vocals and bright synth tones. Though Fire-Toolz weaves together far-flung elements of Marcloid’s musical upbringing, the project never engages in outright nostalgia. These vocabularies are not relics of the past dusted off and presented as novelties. They’re living traditions that the artist works with in the present tense.

With one tentacle threaded through the US noise underground and one ear fixed on a worldwide online network of freak-friendly minds, the Hausu Mountain label has pumped a diverse menu of experimental music from its volcanic peak at a steady clip since 2012. Founded in Chicago by musicians and roommates Doug Kaplan (who records as MrDougDoug) and Maxwell Allison (who records as Mukqs), the label originally served as a home for their own projects, including the trio Good Willsmith.

As Kaplan and Allison discover new projects from touring the DIY circuit and scraping through the strangest corners of the internet, *Hausu Mountain*’s wide catalog grows to encompass everything from otherworldly synthesizer composition to frantic beat production in the IDM tradition to strains of free jazz infused with electronics alongside horns or drums – onward through any number of genre-bending mutations you might find in the “???” or “Avant/Noise” bin in your local record store. As much as *Hausu Mountain*’s releases diverge in terms of style, the label’s aesthetic hinges on the conception of music as a force to both challenge listeners and entertain them in equal measure. Any given release resists stasis, skips at will through disparate musical vocabularies, and leads listeners through dense sonic narratives that defy expectations as each new idea or unpredictable juxtaposition pierces through the cosmic jelly.

Doug and Max run *Hausu Mountain*

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The album "I am Upset Because I See Something that is not the" is a captivating and experimental musical journey created by Fire-Toolz. Released by Hausu Mountain, this album pushes the boundaries of genre and explores a unique sonic landscape.

With a runtime of approximately 45 minutes, "I am Upset Because I See Something that is not the" features nine tracks that seamlessly blend together to create a cohesive listening experience. Each track offers its own distinct sound and atmosphere, showcasing Fire-Toolz's ability to craft intricate compositions.

Throughout the album, Fire-Toolz combines elements of electronic music, metal, jazz, and more to create a truly eclectic sound. The use of glitchy beats, distorted guitars, and ethereal synths adds layers of complexity to each track. The result is a rich tapestry of sound that constantly surprises and delights the listener.

One of the standout features of "I am Upset Because I See Something that is not the" is Fire-Toolz's unique approach to vocals. The album incorporates both clean singing and harsh screams, adding an intense emotional depth to the music. These vocals are often layered with various effects and manipulated in creative ways, further enhancing the experimental nature of the album.

The production on "I am Upset Because I See Something that is not the" is top-notch, with every instrument and sound meticulously crafted. The attention to detail shines through in every moment, creating a sonic landscape that feels immersive and dynamic.

Overall, "I am Upset Because I See Something that is not the" is an ambitious and boundary-pushing album from Fire-Toolz. With its genre-defying soundscapes and expertly crafted compositions, this album is sure to captivate fans of experimental music.

I am Upset Because I See Something that is not the

Music EU

Discover "I am Upset Because I See Something that is not the" by Fire-Toolz. This captivating and experimental album pushes genre boundaries, blending electronic music, metal, jazz, and more. Released by Hausu Mountain, it features nine tracks that create a rich tapestry of sound.