GLORY 2 forgive is 2 forget VICP-5154
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Artist = GLORY
Title = 2 forgive is 2 forget
Label = VICTOR
Catalog# = VICP-5154
Barcode = 4988002254965
Release = JAPAN
Year = 1992
RPM =
Disc Size = 5"
Number of Discs = 1
Mono/Stereo = stereo
11trk, swedish melodic hardrock, 2nd album
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Swedish Steel: Glory’s ‘2 Forgive Is 2 Forget’ (VICP-5154)
Today’s entry highlights a gem from the Swedish melodic heavy metal scene: the second studio album by Glory, titled “2 Forgive Is 2 Forget.” We are looking at the 1992 Japanese pressing, released on the Victor label with the catalog number VICP-5154. This particular copy includes the original obi strip.
Released in Japan on April 21, 1992, this album followed their highly acclaimed debut, “Danger in This Game.” While the first album was known for its polished, keyboard-driven pop-metal sound, “2 Forgive Is 2 Forget” sees the band pivoting toward a harder, more guitar-centric approach.
At the center of this heavier sound is guitarist Jan Granwick, whose technical prowess and speed are given ample room to shine throughout the record. The album blends this newfound aggression with the band’s signature Nordic melodic sensibility—often described as having a sorrowful or minor-key charm that resonated strongly with Japanese audiences.
The tracklist features powerful numbers like the dynamic title track, the speedy and melodic “Miracles,” and “Love Never Lasts,” which harkens back to the melodic style of their debut. The album also showcases versatility with tracks like “Doctor Of The Blues” and concludes with a classical guitar flair on “Boureé,” a cover of J.S. Bach.
VICP-5154 is a digitally remastered release that captures a talented band in transition, striving for a harder edge while maintaining their melodic roots. It stands as a hidden masterpiece of Northern European metal, essential for fans of technical guitar work and Scandinavian hard rock.