Using angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy, we probe the electronic ba
nd structure of TaTe4 single crystal samples. Resistivity and optical measu
rements were also performed on the same samples. The experimental data indi
cate a combination of quasi-one-dimensional and three-dimensional electroni
c properties. We observe a finite spectral intensity, but no dispersing qua
siparticle states near the chemical potential. [S0163-1829(99)06611-4].