LEE AARON
“Tattoo Me”
Album Review by Iron Mathew

10/10

Lee Aaron is a hard rock singer from Canada, enjoying a four decade career as both a solo artist and as part of a band – Aaron has released a total of eighteen albums to date, received numerous awards and accolades, and in 2023 was inducted into Canada’s Walk Of Fame. ‘Tattoo Me’ is Aaron’s most recent release, emerging in 2024…

…and is a covers album, paying homage to musical trailblazers who helped shape her artistic path. As a reflection of her eclectic taste, yet in keeping with with a profound respect for the greats, the eleven songs on offer are a unique tapestry of influences that transcend era and genre.

“The one thing I’d never done was a full covers album” says Aaron, “it seemed like a really cool and super fun project to tackle at this point”

Each song is a labour of love, infused with Aaron and her band’s signature rock ‘n’ roll swagger, yet in keeping with a sense of reverence for the originals. From the sizzling blues rock of Nina Simone’s ‘The Pusher’, to the rebellious energy of Alice Cooper’s ‘Is It My Body’, Aaron growls, purrs, whispers and wails, sounding like she’s having an absolute blast infusing these songs with her own fiery spirit. Her voice is as versatile and powerful as ever.

Standout songs include a rendition of Led Zeppelin’s ‘What Is And What Should Never Be’, Heart’s ‘Even It Up’, and Hole’s ‘Malibu’. Another gem is Aaron’s take on Elton John’s ‘Someone Saved My Life Tonight’, with gorgeous acoustic guitars creating the soundscape, strings and lush harmonies supporting her stirring vocal performance.

The album also takes some unexpected turns, with delightful interpretations of songs from a diverse range of artists, including late nineties Brit pop band Elastica, California’s 77’s and the Undertones. Each song echoes the vibe of the era while seamlessly fitting into the lineage of Aaron’s own storied career.

‘Tattoo Me’ is a sonic time capsule bridging the decades, cementing her status as a rock ‘n’ roll chameleon. Aaron blends the old and the new, proving that not only the transcendent power of music never stops, but that she herself isn’t ready to anytime soon.

Overall, a fascinating incite into the songs that influenced one of the worlds finest rock singers – Lee Aaron.

TRACKLIST

Tattoo
Are You Gonna Be My Girl
Even It Up
What Is And What Should Never Be
Is It My Body
Go Your Own Way
The Pusher
Malibu
Someone Saved My Life Tonight
Connection
Teenage Kicks

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Source Reference, Metalville Record Label (2024) press release.

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