GIRLTIQUE yonju jinkaku HEAVEN7377-01

Unmasking Personalities: Girltique’s ‘Yonju Jinkaku’ (Heaven7377-01)

Today’s entry delves into the Japanese underground heavy metal scene of the late 80s, focusing on the album “Yonju Jinkaku” (Quadruple Personality) by the band Girltique (女的), released on Heaven Records with the catalog number Heaven7377-01.

Issued in 1987, this 12-inch vinyl LP captures a band operating within the vibrant independent metal circuit. Heaven Records was associated with the underground scene, often releasing material with a raw edge and potentially featuring bands with the visual or glam aesthetics emerging during that period.

“Yonju Jinkaku” likely delivers a dose of classic 80s Japanese heavy metal or hard rock. Listeners can expect energetic guitar riffs, a driving rhythm section, and powerful vocals, characteristic of the J-Metal sound. The intriguing title, “Quadruple Personality,” suggests a potential conceptual element to the album, adding another layer of interest.

As an independent release on Heaven Records, Heaven7377-01 is a significant artifact for collectors of rare Japanese metal and enthusiasts of the 80s underground scene. It preserves the sound of Girltique and represents the output of a label documenting the diverse and energetic musical landscape beyond the major acts.