Comments on: Asher Roth: Asleep In The Bread Aisle http://kevinnottingham.com/2009/04/20/asher-roth-asleep-in-the-bread-aisle/ The Underground Hip Hop Authority | Hip Hop Music, Videos & Reviews Tue, 14 Feb 2012 02:48:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Deez http://kevinnottingham.com/2009/04/20/asher-roth-asleep-in-the-bread-aisle/#comment-47816 Deez Thu, 24 Sep 2009 04:51:21 +0000 http://kevinnottingham.com/?p=10199#comment-47816 Lark on My Go Kart and La Di Da still get heavy spins Lark on My Go Kart and La Di Da still get heavy spins

]]> By: Thomas http://kevinnottingham.com/2009/04/20/asher-roth-asleep-in-the-bread-aisle/#comment-47810 Thomas Thu, 24 Sep 2009 01:33:29 +0000 http://kevinnottingham.com/?p=10199#comment-47810 Also forgot this came out this year. Have to give it a listen to see how it holds up 5 months later. Also forgot this came out this year. Have to give it a listen to see how it holds up 5 months later.

]]> By: ShaFunnyXL http://kevinnottingham.com/2009/04/20/asher-roth-asleep-in-the-bread-aisle/#comment-33780 ShaFunnyXL Thu, 30 Apr 2009 10:49:06 +0000 http://kevinnottingham.com/?p=10199#comment-33780 @BlackHayze lol funny i find u on here too for a discussion lol. but i agree, i can barely relate to this shit, i mean whod a thought the difference b/w 26 yrs old (me) and 22 (asher) makes as far as life and relating shit. Did all the college parties already. the production seems like it coulda been better. if they was goin for that live instrument sounds sampled vibe they shoulda took a cue from Mark Ronson. This production is like Sean said "safe" I feel like that too. no chances taken at all. Asher seems more non scared makin some nice written/put together lyrics with hooks ill admit. @BlackHayze lol funny i find u on here too for a discussion lol. but i agree, i can barely relate to this shit, i mean whod a thought the difference b/w 26 yrs old (me) and 22 (asher) makes as far as life and relating shit. Did all the college parties already.

the production seems like it coulda been better. if they was goin for that live instrument sounds sampled vibe they shoulda took a cue from Mark Ronson. This production is like Sean said “safe” I feel like that too. no chances taken at all.

Asher seems more non scared makin some nice written/put together lyrics with hooks ill admit.

]]> By: Pee Duble http://kevinnottingham.com/2009/04/20/asher-roth-asleep-in-the-bread-aisle/#comment-33440 Pee Duble Sun, 26 Apr 2009 15:47:28 +0000 http://kevinnottingham.com/?p=10199#comment-33440 I bought the album, maybe the first one I spent money on this year. I'm still kinda pissed at the review that Deez gave "The Trickle Down" but Deez is really accurate on this one. In Asher's case I think Deez went easy. I read the Dx review before I bought the album, just to see if it was really that bad. I think it was. There are definitely some gems on there, but this one might collect a little dust while I give some other albums a thoro listen. I might like it in a couple of months, you never know. I didn't realize how classic "The Moment of Truth" was until a year later when I was hearing the garbage that was coming out. Holla I bought the album, maybe the first one I spent money on this year. I’m still kinda pissed at the review that Deez gave “The Trickle Down” but Deez is really accurate on this one. In Asher’s case I think Deez went easy. I read the Dx review before I bought the album, just to see if it was really that bad. I think it was. There are definitely some gems on there, but this one might collect a little dust while I give some other albums a thoro listen. I might like it in a couple of months, you never know. I didn’t realize how classic “The Moment of Truth” was until a year later when I was hearing the garbage that was coming out. Holla

]]> By: Black Hayze DVD http://kevinnottingham.com/2009/04/20/asher-roth-asleep-in-the-bread-aisle/#comment-33423 Black Hayze DVD Sun, 26 Apr 2009 11:42:21 +0000 http://kevinnottingham.com/?p=10199#comment-33423 Great review Sean. I don't relate to Asher's music. I liked the college joint, I didn't enroll in college, but I went to some crazy parties (back in the day) at Cortland and stayed blazed up in the dorms. Out the 3 joints up there I WOULD play "fallin". No doubt the kid is talented, but I can't really relate to his music. Great review Sean. I don’t relate to Asher’s music. I liked the college joint, I didn’t enroll in college, but I went to some crazy parties (back in the day) at Cortland and stayed blazed up in the dorms. Out the 3 joints up there I WOULD play “fallin”. No doubt the kid is talented, but I can’t really relate to his music.

]]> By: Thomas http://kevinnottingham.com/2009/04/20/asher-roth-asleep-in-the-bread-aisle/#comment-33365 Thomas Sat, 25 Apr 2009 04:08:26 +0000 http://kevinnottingham.com/?p=10199#comment-33365 Read the review over at Hiphopdx. It was a harsh review...yes, but he made good points. Read the review over at Hiphopdx. It was a harsh review…yes, but he made good points.

]]> By: Victor http://kevinnottingham.com/2009/04/20/asher-roth-asleep-in-the-bread-aisle/#comment-33314 Victor Fri, 24 Apr 2009 13:56:30 +0000 http://kevinnottingham.com/?p=10199#comment-33314 Yeah Deez i mean more of a second opinion sidebar sort of thing and if an album is particularly landmark or is one of great discussion then a more full re-analysis could be an option. It is true though about the mistakes, i would say you could go more for reflection rather than re-assessment. I dunno how it could work, maybe you could make it a mad rare ocurrence? And yeah i cant remember what you gave Elzhi's album but it was defo my favourite album last year hands down. I'm only 19 myself and very few modern releases have made me drop my jaw as often (fishscale, food and liquor and below the heavens come to mind) as his release. Guessing Game is such an ill concept track. Yeah Deez i mean more of a second opinion sidebar sort of thing and if an album is particularly landmark or is one of great discussion then a more full re-analysis could be an option.

It is true though about the mistakes, i would say you could go more for reflection rather than re-assessment. I dunno how it could work, maybe you could make it a mad rare ocurrence?

And yeah i cant remember what you gave Elzhi’s album but it was defo my favourite album last year hands down. I’m only 19 myself and very few modern releases have made me drop my jaw as often (fishscale, food and liquor and below the heavens come to mind) as his release. Guessing Game is such an ill concept track.

]]> By: Danimal http://kevinnottingham.com/2009/04/20/asher-roth-asleep-in-the-bread-aisle/#comment-33185 Danimal Wed, 22 Apr 2009 03:06:13 +0000 http://kevinnottingham.com/?p=10199#comment-33185 the 3 tracks you posted are pretty dope ! i might get it off those tracks..and lark on my go kart is good too...im not sure tho .. and 73 aint that good to me ...lol that was 4 points away from failing in my old high school lol the 3 tracks you posted are pretty dope ! i might get it off those tracks..and lark on my go kart is good too…im not sure tho .. and 73 aint that good to me …lol that was 4 points away from failing in my old high school lol

]]> By: Sean Deez http://kevinnottingham.com/2009/04/20/asher-roth-asleep-in-the-bread-aisle/#comment-33123 Sean Deez Tue, 21 Apr 2009 18:32:06 +0000 http://kevinnottingham.com/?p=10199#comment-33123 Victor, are you referring to re-reviewing an album I've done? I considered that last year, because I felt like I gave both the Black Milk and the Elzhi albums a short end of the stick when I first reviewed them. They both ended up being top 3 of my 2008 best album's list. It's possible. I think people need to realize that writers in general have very firm and stubborn opinions. So if we gave a 70, when it probably deserved a 75, one way or another, most (not all) will find ways to justify the 70, like many lawyers do try to prove their client innocent when they know they are guilty. It's this cross we carry because to hone up and admit to a mistake or a slip up is tough. However, the best way to fix a mistake is not to make them. And at KevinNottingham.com we go through a series of steps that involve re-reads, hiring process, re-reads again, and criticisms that allow for that mistake to be caught. I think a re-review process for this site, would just be an echo of the already written piece. Victor, are you referring to re-reviewing an album I’ve done?

I considered that last year, because I felt like I gave both the Black Milk and the Elzhi albums a short end of the stick when I first reviewed them. They both ended up being top 3 of my 2008 best album’s list.

It’s possible. I think people need to realize that writers in general have very firm and stubborn opinions. So if we gave a 70, when it probably deserved a 75, one way or another, most (not all) will find ways to justify the 70, like many lawyers do try to prove their client innocent when they know they are guilty.

It’s this cross we carry because to hone up and admit to a mistake or a slip up is tough. However, the best way to fix a mistake is not to make them. And at KevinNottingham.com we go through a series of steps that involve re-reads, hiring process, re-reads again, and criticisms that allow for that mistake to be caught. I think a re-review process for this site, would just be an echo of the already written piece.

]]> By: Sean Deez http://kevinnottingham.com/2009/04/20/asher-roth-asleep-in-the-bread-aisle/#comment-33121 Sean Deez Tue, 21 Apr 2009 18:25:31 +0000 http://kevinnottingham.com/?p=10199#comment-33121 lol are we an "obscure hip hop blogger" ? lol are we an “obscure hip hop blogger”

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]]> By: Victor http://kevinnottingham.com/2009/04/20/asher-roth-asleep-in-the-bread-aisle/#comment-33119 Victor Tue, 21 Apr 2009 18:19:59 +0000 http://kevinnottingham.com/?p=10199#comment-33119 Hey Deez would you ever consider like a reflection-review sort of thing, where you go back and provide a second opinion on a big release? Hey Deez would you ever consider like a reflection-review sort of thing, where you go back and provide a second opinion on a big release?

]]> By: 80' Baby http://kevinnottingham.com/2009/04/20/asher-roth-asleep-in-the-bread-aisle/#comment-33118 80' Baby Tue, 21 Apr 2009 18:16:49 +0000 http://kevinnottingham.com/?p=10199#comment-33118 oh yeah. you guys are REALLY big now! Bol is talking about kevin in his blog.And he only talks about the best. http://www.xxlmag.com/online/?p=44143 oh yeah. you guys are REALLY big now! Bol is talking about kevin in his blog.And he only talks about the best.

http://www.xxlmag.com/online/?p=44143

]]> By: Sean Deez http://kevinnottingham.com/2009/04/20/asher-roth-asleep-in-the-bread-aisle/#comment-33112 Sean Deez Tue, 21 Apr 2009 17:37:26 +0000 http://kevinnottingham.com/?p=10199#comment-33112 yeah, it's sincerely not just a number to me, there's a reason why a 72 differs from a 73. but yeah yo.. it's not easy thang yeah, it’s sincerely not just a number to me, there’s a reason why a 72 differs from a 73.

but yeah yo.. it’s not easy thang

]]> By: 80' Baby http://kevinnottingham.com/2009/04/20/asher-roth-asleep-in-the-bread-aisle/#comment-33102 80' Baby Tue, 21 Apr 2009 16:39:45 +0000 http://kevinnottingham.com/?p=10199#comment-33102 thanks for your perspective kevin and deez...it's good to know you guys have put thought into your review process (unlike other sites) keep up the good work thanks for your perspective kevin and deez…it’s good to know you guys have put thought into your review process (unlike other sites) keep up the good work

]]> By: Jason http://kevinnottingham.com/2009/04/20/asher-roth-asleep-in-the-bread-aisle/#comment-33081 Jason Tue, 21 Apr 2009 13:35:59 +0000 http://kevinnottingham.com/?p=10199#comment-33081 being my last yr of uni...i love college is my anthem of 09 fallin and his dream really make this album stand out from the crowd was skeptical when i first heard him...but consider me an asher man now being my last yr of uni…i love college is my anthem of 09
fallin and his dream really make this album stand out from the crowd

was skeptical when i first heard him…but consider me an asher man now

]]> By: Kevin http://kevinnottingham.com/2009/04/20/asher-roth-asleep-in-the-bread-aisle/#comment-33024 Kevin Tue, 21 Apr 2009 02:55:30 +0000 http://kevinnottingham.com/?p=10199#comment-33024 Yeah, this simple does not compare to his mixtape. Yeah, this simple does not compare to his mixtape.

]]> By: Sean Deez http://kevinnottingham.com/2009/04/20/asher-roth-asleep-in-the-bread-aisle/#comment-33016 Sean Deez Tue, 21 Apr 2009 02:05:54 +0000 http://kevinnottingham.com/?p=10199#comment-33016 im generally not that big of a fan of mixtapes in general, so its hard for me to judge that... im generally not that big of a fan of mixtapes in general, so its hard for me to judge that…

]]> By: Danny J http://kevinnottingham.com/2009/04/20/asher-roth-asleep-in-the-bread-aisle/#comment-33014 Danny J Tue, 21 Apr 2009 02:00:13 +0000 http://kevinnottingham.com/?p=10199#comment-33014 If you didn't like the Roth mixtape shit, would you like the album at all? Any progress? If you didn’t like the Roth mixtape shit, would you like the album at all? Any progress?

]]> By: Kevin http://kevinnottingham.com/2009/04/20/asher-roth-asleep-in-the-bread-aisle/#comment-33000 Kevin Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:24:38 +0000 http://kevinnottingham.com/?p=10199#comment-33000 lol, you're funny Thomas... lol. I want to address 80's Baby though. I totally hear what you're saying. There are plenty of albums that I have hated when I first heard it only to love it months/years later. The problem is we life in a society of here and now. For this site to stay successful, we have to put reviews out as soon as the album comes out, if not earlier. I mean, look how many people have been looking for this review today. I guarantee that if we were to put out this review a month from now it would not get the same amount of views or comments. To test that theory, we will be posting a review of Big Pooh's new album later this week. That album came out about a month ago. I bet it won't get as much attention as this review did today. On a similar note, we do not review albums based off of one listen. That would be stupid. Every review submitted on this site has been in our possession at least a week, sometimes a month in advance of the release date (one of the perks of doing promo work :D). So anyway, I feel ya 80's Baby, but I had to throw my 2 cents in. lol, you’re funny Thomas… lol.

I want to address 80′s Baby though. I totally hear what you’re saying. There are plenty of albums that I have hated when I first heard it only to love it months/years later. The problem is we life in a society of here and now. For this site to stay successful, we have to put reviews out as soon as the album comes out, if not earlier. I mean, look how many people have been looking for this review today. I guarantee that if we were to put out this review a month from now it would not get the same amount of views or comments. To test that theory, we will be posting a review of Big Pooh’s new album later this week. That album came out about a month ago. I bet it won’t get as much attention as this review did today.

On a similar note, we do not review albums based off of one listen. That would be stupid. Every review submitted on this site has been in our possession at least a week, sometimes a month in advance of the release date (one of the perks of doing promo work :D ).

So anyway, I feel ya 80′s Baby, but I had to throw my 2 cents in.

]]> By: Thomas http://kevinnottingham.com/2009/04/20/asher-roth-asleep-in-the-bread-aisle/#comment-32997 Thomas Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:12:32 +0000 http://kevinnottingham.com/?p=10199#comment-32997 Did I mention that my FRIEND Kevin Nottingham received a shout out in the linear notes of this album? I don't think that I did. Did I mention that my FRIEND Kevin Nottingham received a shout out in the linear notes of this album? I don’t think that I did.

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