Angel'in Heavy Syrup

The Profile

Angel'in Heavy Syrup are a Japanese all-female psychedelic rock band from Osaka, active through the 1990s. Led by bassist/vocalist Mineko Itakura with guitarist Mine Nakao, they released four numbered albums (I–IV) known for expansive, multi-part psych compositions and Japanese-language vocals.

Debut album released in 1991; music blends psychedelic rock with progressive structures; vocals in Japanese; originated from Osaka; core members include Mineko Itakura (bass, vocals) and Mine Nakao (guitar).

A single, very positive review dives into Angel'in Heavy Syrup’s 1991 debut, praising their all-female Osaka lineup and rich psychedelic sound. The piece highlights krautrock and San Francisco acid-rock echoes, multi-thematic ‘mini-suites,’ and Mineko Itakura’s bass/vocals with Mine Nakao’s wah-drenched guitar. It cites standout long tracks and a vintage Japanese beat cover, noting the band later expanded beyond the initial trio and even opened for Gong.