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Tomoki Tamuras Holic Trax label has long been renowned as a canny exporter of clued in house and techno. Their latest continues in this regard, as Tamura again calls on a series of renowned label friends to bring the heat. With names such as Mr.G, Satoshi Tommie and Tuccillo all appearing it here alongside Tamura himself, it s no surprise that this 3 x vinyl record, celebrating 5 years of the label, is filled with drama and high points throughout. This is immediately obvious from Mr.Gs Soba Shioyaki. Titled in homage to the label s Japanese heritage, it s a dark and dexterous workout that marks another high point in a career filled with big records. Deep but tough, it s a perfect of why the tech house master is so revered in underground circles. Gs Komorebi- puts a tough emphasis on the drums, as well as a weaving, subtle baseline that adds a further dynamic to his work here. HT24 comes from Satoshi Tommiie & Tuccillo, two producers whose sounds are perfectly suited to Holic s output. Their four-track contribution starts with Do It, a spiky catchy number that s exciting from the off. -What Row- sees the boys inject some added funk into the equation, before To Ray ups the intensity with a raw, pulverising aesthetic that takes no prisoners. Wrapping up their side of the bargain is the digital only You Know, a real bumper of a track with Chicago-inspired synth stabs that help bring it to higher planes. It s the left to Tamura himself to close the offering via HT25. A1, the appropriately named -5ive Years is a techno workout of the type that s notable for its off-kilter motifs and a stubborn, industrial feel. Unforgiving and full of atmosphere, it s the sign of a producer who clearly knows his way around he mixing deck. Polyphonic Six displays the producer s more introspective sound thanks to a melancholic perspective that s hard not to embrace. All things told, this is a wonderfully diverse package from Tamura & co. Here s to the next 5!