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One of the more unique and melodic bands to arise from Japan’s famous experimental rock scene, Angel’in Heavy Syrup (named after the canned fruit) specializes in a drawn-out, retro psychedelic style. The all-female quartet formed in Osaka in 1990, produced by Jojo Hiroshige, a heavyweight amongst Japan’s noise rockers. Despite “guitar terrorism” being music critics’ favorite phrase to describe him, Angel’in Heavy Syrup’s sound shares very little in common with that of their producer’s. The band draws heavily on progressive and psychedelic rock while working in a number of jazz influences as well. The jazz and psychedlic roots especially point to influences by Soft Machine and Gong. Most Angel’in Heavy Syrup songs are epic and meandering, often layering sheets of guitar noise over entire songs - perhaps the heavy syrup coating the angelic melody. The band’s vocal sections give way to stretched-out instrumentals with plenty of complicated lines from both guitarists and somtimes accented with liberal helpings of improvization. Nakao and Toda often act as the other’s complement; while one forges ahead with the melody, the other plays contrasting parts ranging from improv to noise freakouts. Vocal sections feature bassist Itakura, whose soft, airy tones recall British female-fronted dream pop and shoegaze bands from the 1980s and 90s. For listeners more familiar with such groups, a comparison to Lush is not far off the mark. Takahara completes the quartet on both drums and flute, and while her presence on percussion is not commanding, her polyrhythmic flourishes set her style apart while tacking on an extra touch of jazz.
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beetlekush wrote:
amazing!
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Joh-un wrote:
Why oh why did they have to go and disband? :( I love every album... especially III....
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donbeu wrote:
They are great.
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optimistic_tour wrote:
IV is awesome.
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Xhi wrote:
neat
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ValtielXIII wrote:
i like it too
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cleverity wrote:
i like it
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Nochek wrote:
great & innocent sound! thanks
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Bleach00 wrote:
Not sure how I stumbled onto this page but this is some awesome psych
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parker53 wrote:
stormchasaar
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rul88 wrote:
Can someone please share Angel'in Heavy Syrup - III ´please, so difficult to find. Any one can help me, I'll appreciate it.
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the_sp00n wrote:
wow this is great :)
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InSich wrote:
awesome!
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PsychoBells wrote:
tell me what it look like, tell me what it is
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girlgenes wrote:
Can someone send me some?
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ulinvodnaar wrote:
Best discovery ever! One of the favourite bands!!!
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hanuka_jew wrote:
!!!
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blacknitecrash2 wrote:
i remember this band first from land of the rising noise v.1, excellent!
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Vitalic9999 wrote:
>M'??
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D-WiTCHER wrote:
Ммм...девушки жжгут ^___^
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bart-ek0 tagged Angel'in Heavy Syrup with ‘psychedelic japan’. December 2009
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