Asleep in the Bread Aisle
Asleep in the Bread Aisle | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | April 20, 2009 | |||
Recorded | 2008–2009 | |||
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Length | 47:31 | |||
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Asher Roth chronology | ||||
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Singles from Asleep in the Bread Aisle | ||||
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Asleep in the Bread Aisle is the debut
The album received a mixed response from critics, with reviews divided by Yoel's production clashing with Roth's delivery of hip hop party clichés. Asleep in the Bread Aisle debuted at number 5 on the US Billboard 200, while it was supported by all 4 singles; "I Love College", "Lark on My Go-Kart", "Be by Myself" and "She Don't Wanna Man".
Background
On Asleep in the Bread Aisle was known for the contributions from its producers, such as
Singles
The album's lead single was "I Love College", which also serves as Roth's commercial debut single.[4] It was released on January 13, 2009. The second single as part of the promotion for the album was "Lark on My Go-Kart". It was released on March 24, 2009.[citation needed]
The album's third single, "Be by Myself" featuring the guest vocals from American singer-songwriter Cee-Lo Green, was released on May 5, 2009. The album's fourth single, "She Don't Wanna Man" was released on July 7, 2009.[citation needed]
Commercial performance
Asleep in the Bread Aisle debuted at number 5 on the US
Critical reception
Aggregate scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Metacritic | 56/100[8] |
Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [9] |
Blender | [10] |
The Boston Globe | favorable [11] |
The Guardian | [12] |
HipHopDX | [13] |
RapReviews | (7.5/10) [14] |
Rolling Stone | [15] |
Vibe | [16] |
XXL | (XL) [17] |
PopMatters | (3/10) [18] |
Upon its release, Asleep in the Bread Aisle was met with mixed reviews from
Track listing
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length | ||
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1. | "Lark on My Go-Kart" |
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| 2:54 | ||
2. | "Blunt Cruisin'" |
| Oren Yoel | 3:36 | ||
3. | "I Love College" |
| 4:01 | |||
4. | "La Di Da" |
| Cee-Lo Green ) |
| Oren Yoel | 4:22 |
6. | "She Don't Wanna Man" |
| Oren Yoel | 3:36 | ||
7. | "Sour Patch Kids" |
| Oren Yoel | 4:29 | ||
8. | "As I Em" (featuring Chester French) |
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| 4:19 | ||
9. | "Lion's Roar" (featuring Busta Rhymes and New Kingdom) |
| Oren Yoel | 4:12 | ||
10. | "Bad Day" (featuring Jazze Pha) |
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| 3:37 | ||
11. | "His Dream" |
| Oren Yoel | 4:35 | ||
12. | "Fallin'" |
| Novel | 4:12 |
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| 3:51 | ||
14. | "The Lounge" | Roth | Novel | 4:15 |
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No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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15. | "Y.O.U." (featuring Slick Rick) |
| Nottz | 3:53 |
- Notes
- (co.) denotes co-producer.
- "She Don't Wanna Man" features an uncredited vocals by Keri Hilson.
- Sample credits
- "Lark on My Go Kart" contains a sample of "Swordsman" performed by GZA.
- "Blunt Cruisin'" contains a sample of "Kukredi Cimenler" performed by Edip Akbayram.
- "I Love College" contains a samples from "Say It Ain't So" performed by Weezer, "Impeach the President" performed by the Honey Drippers and "10% Diss" performed by MC Lyte.
- "As I Em" contains a sample of "Geraldine and John" performed by Joe Jackson
- "Fallin'" contains a sample of "Falling" performed by Ben Kweller and "Kissing My Love" performed by Bill Withers
- "Y.O.U." contains a sample of "You Are You" performed by The Original Cast of "Flora the Red Menace".
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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References
- MTV Networks. Archivedfrom the original on April 2, 2009. Retrieved March 31, 2009.
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- ^ "Bad Day". Songfacts.com. Retrieved April 9, 2010.
- ^ Nielsen Business Media, Inc. Archivedfrom the original on March 13, 2009. Retrieved March 5, 2009.
- ^ "Rick Ross Is Billboard Boss Again With Deeper Than Rap - Music, Celebrity, Artist News". MTV. April 29, 2009. Retrieved January 14, 2012.
- ^ "Asher Roth Talks New LP 'RetroHash,' Premieres 'Tangerine Girl' Song: Listen". Billboard. Retrieved October 3, 2016.
- ^ "Gold & Platinum". riaa.com. RIAA. Retrieved September 6, 2019.
- ^ "Asleep In The Bread Aisle by Asher Roth". Metacritic. Retrieved October 3, 2016.
- AllMusic
- ^ Blender magazine review 2009 Archived August 12, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Rodman, Sarah (April 19, 2009). "'Asleep' shows Roth's potential". Retrieved October 3, 2016 – via The Boston Globe.
- ^ Petridis, Alexis (April 16, 2009). "Asher Roth: Asleep in the Bread Aisle". The Guardian. Retrieved October 3, 2016.
- ^ "Asher Roth - Asleep In The Bread Aisle". HipHopDX. April 22, 2009. Retrieved October 3, 2016.
- ^ "Asher Roth :: Asleep in the Bread Aisle :: SchoolBoy/SRC/Universal Motown". Retrieved October 3, 2016.
- ^ "Asher Roth: Asleep in the Bread Aisle : Music Reviews : Rolling Stone". Rolling Stone. April 25, 2009. Archived from the original on April 25, 2009. Retrieved October 3, 2016.
- ^ Vibe magazine review 2009 Archived April 24, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Hip-Hop News, Rap Music - XXL". Archived from the original on October 3, 2009. Retrieved October 3, 2016.
- ^ "Asher Roth:Asleep in the Bread Aisle". Retrieved October 3, 2016.
- ^ "Asleep In The Bread Aisle". Metacritic. CBS Interactive Inc. April 21, 2009. Archived from the original on April 30, 2009. Retrieved April 21, 2009.
- ^ Rosen, Jody (April 14, 2009). "review of "Asleep in the Bear Aisle"". Rolling Stone. RealNetworks, Inc. Archived from the original on April 25, 2009. Retrieved April 20, 2009.
- Allmusic. Retrieved April 20, 2009.
- ^ Gary, Kevin (April 22, 2009). "Asher Roth - Asleep In The Bread Aisle". HipHopDX. Cheri Media Group. Archived from the original on April 22, 2009. Retrieved April 22, 2009.
- ^ Ranta, Alan (April 29, 2009). "Will the Real Slim Shady Please Wake Up?". PopMatters. Retrieved November 19, 2009.
- ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 12, 2022.
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