Asleep in the Bread Aisle
Asher Roth · 2009
51 min · 13 tracks · hip-hop
A playful blend of laid-back beats and clever wordplay captures the carefree essence of college life and youthful exuberance.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Love College — This track epitomizes the album's spirit with its catchy hook and relatable lyrics, celebrating the carefree nature of college life while cleverly critiquing that same lifestyle.
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Lark on My Go-Kart — Opening the album with infectious energy, this track showcases Roth's playful lyricism and sets a fun tone for the listening experience.
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Sour Patch Kids — With its nostalgic references and upbeat production, this song captures the essence of youthful indulgence while demonstrating Roth's unique storytelling ability.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album captures youthful themes with playful lyrics and laid-back beats but lacks depth for long-term engagement.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of laid-back, summery beats that create a relaxed atmosphere throughout.
- Asher Roth employs playful and conversational lyrics that often reference college life, with several tracks focusing on themes of youth and freedom.
- The first half of the album maintains a lively tempo, while the latter half introduces slower tracks that shift the mood.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- laid-back college life vibes
- reflective moments with friends
- light-hearted sing-alongs
- for casual hangouts
Maybe skip if you
- seeking intense emotional depth
- prefer high-energy party tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Asleep in the Bread Aisle marks Asher Roth's debut album, released on April 20, 2009. At this point, he was riding the wave of his viral hit 'I Love College,' which had garnered significant attention and set the stage for his entrance into mainstream hip-hop. This album solidified his position as a fresh voice in a genre often dominated by more aggressive styles.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Macklemore· Wale· Kid Cudi
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Lark on My Go-Kart 2:54
- 2 Blunt Cruisin' 3:36
- 3 I Love College 4:01
- 4 La Di Da 3:47
- 5 Be by Myself 4:22
- 6 She Don't Wanna Man 3:36
- 7 Sour Patch Kids 4:29
- 8 As I Em 4:19
- 9 Lion's Roar 4:12
- 10 Bad Day 3:37
- 11 His Dream 4:35
- 12 Fallin' 4:06
- 13 Y.O.U. 3:52
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