Forbidden Fruit is a standout release from Dutch progressive power‑metal veterans Elegy, originally issued in 2000 and now re‑pressed for collectors who appreciate the golden era of European melodic metal. This album showcases the band’s signature blend of technical guitar work, soaring vocals, and intricate songwriting — a sound that bridges the gap between power metal’s melodic flair and progressive metal’s sophistication.

With tight musicianship, expressive solos, and dynamic arrangements, Forbidden Fruit captures Elegy at a creative peak. It’s a polished, melodic, and emotionally charged record that still feels fresh decades later.
 
Why This Record Is in the Crimson Vinyl Collection

Elegy are one of those bands who quietly shaped the European prog‑power scene, influencing countless acts while never quite receiving the mainstream recognition they deserved. Forbidden Fruit is exactly the kind of album Crimson Vinyl exists to spotlight:
•     A high‑quality reissue of a cult melodic/prog metal album.
•     Perfect for collectors who appreciate technical musicianship and melodic songwriting.
•     Elegy’s catalogue is notoriously under‑pressed on vinyl — making this release especially desirable.
•     A must‑have for fans of the late‑90s/early‑2000s European power‑prog movement.
This is a record that rewards repeat listens and stands tall among the genre’s hidden gems.
 
🤘 For Fans Of
If you love any of these bands, Forbidden Fruit will feel right at home:
•     Vanden Plas
•     Royal Hunt
•     Masterplan
•     Kamelot (early era)
•     Conception
•     Shadow Gallery
•     Symphony X (melodic era)
•     Balance of Power
 
📀 Track Listing

Side A
Icehouse
Force Majeure
'Til Eternity
Behind the Tears
The Great Charade
 
Side B
Killing Time
Masquerade
Elegant Solution
I Believe
Forbidden Fruit
Eloquence (Japanese Bonus Track)
•     Stolen Hearts
•     The Great Charade

Side B
•     Anouk
•     Forbidden Fruit
•     The Inner Room
•     Resurrection