ASHER ROTH - ASLEEP IN THE BREAD AISLEHe is NOT Eminem. And he is NOT trying to be Eminem. That is usually the first mistake people make when they listen to Asher Roth's music (I know I almost went down that road). Besides the wacky, witty lyrics and similar sounding voices, the only other comparisons that can be made are their skin color and love of hip-hop. Eminem is Eminem. Asher Roth is Asher Roth. Two different rappers. When I first began hearing about Asher Roth, I wasn't sure what to think of Asher Roth's debut album, Asleep in the Bread Aisle. I was never completely sold on him. The "I Love College" jam was cool, but I wasn't sure. Well that was until I decided to buy the album. I shared the same thought that people probably had... that Asher Roth was a wanna-be Eminem, but man was I wrong. Asher Roth's debut is for the laid-back, chill seeking listener. The album has the feel of a frat party gone wild, with its many party anthem tracks. Asher Roth may not alter the face of hip-hop world, but he is sure to add some of his boyish, party animal, college loving, charm into the music. For Roth it all works, and he has made some room for himself in a crowded hip-hop world.
**4.5 (out of 5)**
My favorite songs - "La Di Da" - "Be By Myself" - "As I Em" - "Bad Day" - "Sour Patch Kids"
1 comment:
Nice read, Nic.
Keep up the good work.
While I agree that MJ was amazing, I have a hard time overlooking the inappropriate actions with children. In my opinion, a real "king" would present a complete package without such problematic "holes".
I realize that nobodies perfect.
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