Taste is a significant but often overlooked fixture of the 1970s Australian rock landscape. Formed in Melbourne after evolving from the band Cloud Nine, the group featured the prodigious Virgil Donati on drums, who would later achieve international fame as a technical virtuoso.
Their sound identity is a unique blend of glam rock theatricality, hard rock grit, and power-pop melodicism. During their mid-70s peak, they achieved substantial commercial success in Australia with albums like 'Tickle Your Fancy' and 'Rock ’n Roll Superstar' reaching the top 20. Critically, they are noted for bridging the gap between the raw 'pub rock' sound of contemporaries like AC/DC and the more polished, art-influenced rock of the era. The band's career arc saw a sharp rise in the late 70s followed by a long hiatus, eventually leading to a modern reformation. Their influence is most felt in the lineage of Australian hard rock that prioritizes high-level technical proficiency alongside anthemic, accessible songwriting.
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