Whether it’s as a solo artist, forming bands (
Semi Precious Weapons,
New York Dolls,
Everest),
Aaron Lee Tasjan’s never been one who can be easily pigeonholed. While his earliest solo work was in the singer/songwriter vein with Americana-flavor, since signing with
New West Records in 2016, Tasjan’s released some infectious pop records with ’70s glam rock overtones and a style to match. You’ll hear as much Jeff Lynne as Tom Petty, as much John Lennon as Cheap Trick in Tasjan’s perfectly-crafted songs.
Like so many other artists, Tasjan released his lastest album,
Tasjan! Tasjan! Tasjan!, in the midst of a global pandemic and is anxiously awaiting the day where he can get back to doing what he loves, playing live shows in front of people whether he’s standing by himself on a stage with a guitar plugged into an amp or rocking out with a full band.
Album Review: ‘Tasjan! Tasjan! Tasjan!’ by Aaron Lee Tasjan
Aaron Lee Tasjan makes a creative breakthrough on a rich, absorbing fourth album By Sean Maunier on February 5, 2021
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Aaron Lee Tasjan Photo: Curtis Wayne Millard
Former glam rock guitarist and current indie folk-rocker Aaron Lee Tasjan is something of a musical chameleon. After moving to Nashville, putting out three well-received solo albums and suffering at least one period of creative block brought on by severe self-doubt, the Nashville resident has released his fourth album, self-reflective and creatively adventurous even by his own standards.
Tasjan! Tasjan! Tasjan! (★★★★☆) still possesses some of the folky rawness of his previous work but also finds the artist playing with a more dynamic sound reminiscent of vintage pop rock without quite sounding like a carbon copy. Tasjan’s sound is laid-back without being lazy, and rich but never maximalist, with smooth vocals ofte
âAt the time ⦠either producing or co-producing this record felt important,â Tasjan tells the
Scene. âI didnât know why, at first; it was a gut feeling. So I presented it [to New West] like, âWhat would you think if I produced it?â The label was like, âWe certainly have faith in you, but you donât have any kind of track record as a producer. Weâre not really sure that we feel comfortable with that entirely.â â
Tasjan explains that if heâd heard such feedback earlier in his career, he would have likely heeded his labelâs advice and moved on. But now, as a seasoned artist confident in his vision and abilities, he decided to make
Tasjan! Tasjan! Tasjan! Out February 5 Via New West Dec 11, 2020 By Caleb Campbell Photography by Curtis Wayne Millard Aaron Lee Tasjan
Nashville-based singer/songwriter Aaron Lee Tasjan has released his newest single, “Computer of Love,” premiering with Under the Radar. Tasjan has been all over the map in his time in music, playing everywhere across the globe and everything from sideman to frontman, but he has never lost his idiosyncratic edge or his soul for 70s glam pop. His upcoming fourth record, the self-titled
Tasjan! Tasjan! Tasjan! may well be his most distinctive work to date, honing his mix of glam, psychedelia, and vintage rock and roll to a potent edge.