What makes Taste the Salt by Daryl Braithwaite notable?

Taste the Salt received positive critical acclaim and contributed to Braithwaite’s reputation, particularly for its lead single, Look What Your Love Has Done to Me, which became a top 20 hit in Australia. The album's blend of rock and pop elements resonated with audiences, helping to maintain his visibility during a competitive era in the Australian music industry. Released in 1993, Taste the Salt marked Daryl Braithwaite's third studio album and his first after a brief hiatus from his solo career. Following the success of his previous album, Edge, this release aimed to solidify his standing as a prominent figure in the Australian rock scene.

How many songs are on Taste the Salt?

Taste the Salt has 11 tracks, running approximately 46 minutes.

Taste the Salt

Daryl Braithwaite · 1993

46 min · 11 tracks

Mellow rock anthems intertwine with reflective ballads, creating a lush soundscape that captures the essence of Australian music in the early '90s.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Look What Your Love Has Done to Me — This poignant ballad showcases Braithwaite's powerful vocal delivery and emotional depth, becoming one of his signature songs that defined his style.
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Breakin’ the Rules — An upbeat track that combines catchy melodies with relatable lyrics about freedom and self-discovery, reflecting the album's overall themes.
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Hundreds of Tears — This track highlights Braithwaite's ability to convey vulnerability, with its haunting melody complementing heartfelt lyrics about loss and longing.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

51 /100

Foothills

Higher than 34% of albums we've rated

The album blends rock and pop with strong melodies but lacks standout compositions throughout.

What we noticed

The first half of the album features mid-tempo tracks that build a consistent mood, while the second half introduces more reflective ballads.
Several songs incorporate layered harmonies and lush instrumentation, creating a rich soundscape characteristic of early '90s Australian rock.
The lead single is positioned as the seventh track, following a sequence of introspective songs, which shifts the energy back to a more anthemic feel.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 3/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 In the Distance 5:21
2 Barren Ground 5:12
3 Breakin’ the Rules 4:05
4 The World as It Is 3:50
5 Wind and Sea 4:10
6 Reflection of Me 5:00
7 Look What Your Love Has Done to Me 3:22
8 Gonna Be Somebody 3:06
9 Trust Somebody 3:47
10 Hundreds of Tears 4:56
11 Shout 3:41

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