New Music Tues. Giveaway – Asher Roth, Pet Shop Boys, et al

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The New Music Tuesday Giveaway is the product of a Pretty Much Amazing and Amazon Music coupling. Every Tuesday, we will give away the in best new releases. I will also give each album a two-listen verdict, for those looking to purchase. Remember, I listen twice because I’m nice! This week we’re giving away Asher Roth’s debut “Asleep In The Bread Aisle,” Pet Shop Boys’ “Yes,” and Depeche Mode’s “Sounds of the Universe.”

If you are interested in winning these 3 releases, leave your name in the comments! It just dawned on me that I didn’t put a closing date! Entries will be accepted until Friday, April 24th at NOON PST.

New Music Tues. Giveaway   Asher Roth, Pet Shop Boys, et al music giveaways Asher Roth, Asleep In The Bread Aisle
[Buy][iTunes]
Two-Listen Verdict: “Asleep In The Bread Aisle,” is not a horrible album, but the sometimes witty Asher Roth and the sporadic good lines can’t save this bland, boring album. 5.2/10

New Music Tues. Giveaway   Asher Roth, Pet Shop Boys, et al music giveaways Pet Shop Boys, Yes
[buy][iTunes]
Two-Listen Verdict: It’s been a while since PSB have released an album that has been so modern, classic, and downright danceable. Just so you know, this deserves for than just two listens. 7.7/10

New Music Tues. Giveaway   Asher Roth, Pet Shop Boys, et al music giveaways
Depeche Mode, Sounds Of The Universe
[Buy][iTunes]
Two-Listen Verdict: It happened. Depeche Mode have released two back to back albums that shoves everyone’s “washed-up” remarks back into their despicable faces. It’s tremblingly dark and starkly original. 7/10

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Jeff April 21, 2009 at 8:11 pm

Jeff Eikenberg

So that’s it? Just my name? Cool, I’d actually be ok with getting the Asher Roth album if I got the DM and PSB albums too.

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zorrismarif14 April 21, 2009 at 8:24 pm

Morris Zarif

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David~! April 21, 2009 at 8:33 pm

David Goldfarb

Can’t wait

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Katie April 21, 2009 at 8:34 pm

Katie Huang

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Aaron Lowery April 21, 2009 at 8:41 pm

That’s it? That’s all you need.

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Ant Lewry April 21, 2009 at 8:44 pm

You know you wanna give em to me:P haha @ Aaron Lowery, I could totes use that as an alias

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josh April 21, 2009 at 9:02 pm

niceeee

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Miriam April 21, 2009 at 9:19 pm

Miriam Naumann

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Francezca April 21, 2009 at 9:30 pm

Francezca Zeppa

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weroqq April 21, 2009 at 9:50 pm

Shukmei Wong

@weroqq

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Steve Mott April 21, 2009 at 9:55 pm

I’ve been a big Depeche Mode and Pet Shop Boys fan for some time. New albums from the two of them on the same day? Sweet! I’m excited to see more of your site!

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keepinnitreeal April 21, 2009 at 10:02 pm

Daniel Harris

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Jesus Hernandez April 21, 2009 at 10:07 pm

Jesus Hernandez
Jesus Hernandez
Jesus Hernandez

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John Dehr April 21, 2009 at 10:11 pm

Sweet!

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Eric April 21, 2009 at 10:34 pm

Eric Lopez.

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TContheRadio April 21, 2009 at 11:04 pm

Tommy Crawford

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Adam April 21, 2009 at 11:08 pm

Adam Bryant

no chester french? where’s the loooove?!

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Luis Tovar April 21, 2009 at 11:19 pm

@Adam, YUCK!

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pb April 21, 2009 at 11:35 pm

Paige Burnham

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Luke April 21, 2009 at 11:45 pm

Luke Malone

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Zwiad April 22, 2009 at 2:24 am

Łukasz Bartusiak

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Shy Sayadi April 22, 2009 at 5:12 am

Shy Sayadi

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Shy Sayadi April 22, 2009 at 5:14 am

Shy Sayadi. The Tchaikovsky sample in All Over the World by Pet Shop Boys is unreal.

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Lauren April 22, 2009 at 5:32 am

Lauren Pritchard

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ashley pogue April 22, 2009 at 5:37 am

I love DM!

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ashley pogue April 22, 2009 at 5:38 am

ASHLEY POGUE

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Mike Scholtz April 22, 2009 at 7:47 am

My name is Mike Scholtz and I love this blog.

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michael April 22, 2009 at 7:59 am

michael mcdonald

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michael April 22, 2009 at 8:00 am

oops forgot to put my email address in the above post

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Phil April 22, 2009 at 9:48 am

Phil Gwyn

Sort of suspected that about Asher Roth all along… no doubt it will sell well though!

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Courtney Connors April 22, 2009 at 9:52 am

Courtney Connors
I would like to win, please.

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Shelly Brown April 22, 2009 at 9:56 am

Cool – hope i win :)

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Knatterjak April 22, 2009 at 9:57 am

Daniel Moran McGrath

have a wonderful (and dry) humpday!

(see what i did there)

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andrew thomas April 22, 2009 at 10:12 am

Yes is an amazing album. Stand out song ‘ The way it used to be’ fabulous!!!!

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Ami April 22, 2009 at 10:45 am

Maybe I’ll win! :D
Amirah Jiwa

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gary April 22, 2009 at 11:03 am

Gary Holmes

I was AWAKEN by PMAs giveaway contest. YES, sure I would like to win some new music. I like to hear some SOUNDS OF THE UNIVERSE.

That was eazy.

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anushree banerjee April 22, 2009 at 11:21 am

this is cool

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diana o'neill April 22, 2009 at 11:26 am

really? thats it?

“that was easy”

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Matt Barber April 22, 2009 at 11:31 am

Gotta love the Mode! Almost as good as Playing the Angel…

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Dave L April 22, 2009 at 12:17 pm

This would be cool, Depeche, Asher, Pet Shop all in my CD slot

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Mick April 22, 2009 at 12:23 pm

Always reading Luis, keep up the good job.

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naeem April 22, 2009 at 2:01 pm

naeem vahora

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Tyler April 22, 2009 at 2:19 pm

Ty Clev

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Aatish April 22, 2009 at 5:13 pm

Aatish Nath

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Kevin Wood April 22, 2009 at 6:13 pm

I am a big fan of Asher and Depeche….. looking forward to hearing all of the Bread Isle ……

dj technohippy

kevin wood

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Jon April 22, 2009 at 7:11 pm

Jon Gaudet

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Hogonation April 22, 2009 at 8:56 pm

taylor

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Kimberly Eaton April 23, 2009 at 12:07 am

Oh, gosh…yes, please! :)

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@beat623 April 23, 2009 at 12:15 am

Adam Beaton

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Stefan April 23, 2009 at 3:06 am

I love Asher’s “I love College” and the mixtape, but the album is really disappointing…

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chaps April 23, 2009 at 7:46 am

Will Chappell

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Douglass April 23, 2009 at 9:57 am

Doug Kelley

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ben April 23, 2009 at 11:16 am

benjamin weber

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Geoff April 23, 2009 at 12:37 pm

Geoff Dailey
This Asher Roth album is surprisingly tight

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AKMapGirl April 23, 2009 at 4:10 pm

Christal Rose. Pick me! Pick me!

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adubbz April 23, 2009 at 6:07 pm

Alex Webb…assuming i’m to late? heh..

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kiersten April 23, 2009 at 6:16 pm

por favor

sincerely,
kiersten

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Jeremy Hils April 23, 2009 at 7:08 pm

Yes, please, actually…

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Suzanne April 23, 2009 at 7:53 pm

suzanne

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William Cummins April 23, 2009 at 11:04 pm

William Cummins…

I would want he last two cd’s, but I’ve never hard of Asher Roth before.

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Stephen Keating April 24, 2009 at 12:02 pm

Stephen
puhlease

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Felipe Teobaldo April 24, 2009 at 12:07 pm

Felipe Teobaldo
@teo

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Amos Lim April 24, 2009 at 12:46 pm

Amos Lim — would like to win the CD of PSB.

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Don Ackerman May 4, 2009 at 8:02 pm

Love this site. Thanks for creating a solid home for music!

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pet_stores_colorado September 30, 2009 at 9:26 am

Thanks for information, I’ll always keep updated here!

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