Taste of Heaven was the second studio album by hard rock band Takara

Takara (band)

Takara is an American rock band, formed in 1987. Throughout the years, Takara has frequently changed their look and line-up. The only band member still standing is guitarist Neal Grusky.-1980s - Early days:...

 released in May 1995

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 on Long Island Records.

Upon its release the album was selling so well that Long Island Records brought Takara

Takara (band)

Takara is an American rock band, formed in 1987. Throughout the years, Takara has frequently changed their look and line-up. The only band member still standing is guitarist Neal Grusky.-1980s - Early days:...

 to Germany for a promo tour. After one week in Germany they returned home to find that their new album had broken into the Billboard chart for Japan and hit #96! Quite an accomplishment for a non Japanese band.

Track listing

1. "When Darkness Falls"
2. "Days of Dawn"
3. "Your Love"
4. "December"
5. "Last Mistake"
6. "Taste of Heaven"
7. "Sacred Pleasure"
8. "2 Late"
9. "Save Me"
10. "Lonely Shade of Blue"
11. "Again Your Love Is Mine" (Acoustic)
12. "Restless Heart" (Acoustic)

Personnel

• Jeff Scott Soto
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   – lead vocals, acoustic guitar
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  , keyboards
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  , percussion
• Carl Demarco – bass
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• Neal Grusky – guitar
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• Robert Duda – drums
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• Bob Daisley
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   – bass
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  on tracks 3,4