Hotel Paper cover

Released 23 years ago this June

Hotel Paper

Michelle Branch · 2003

54 min · 15 tracks · folk

Melodic pop-folk melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, exploring themes of love and self-discovery.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady flow for reflective moments
  • introspective themes of self-discovery
  • melodic warmth for quiet evenings
  • engaging narratives through each track

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy party tracks
  • prefer standalone singles over albums

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on June 21, 2003, 'Hotel Paper' is Michelle Branch's second studio album, following her successful debut 'The Spirit Room' in 2001. At this point in her career, Branch was transitioning from a breakout artist to a mainstream pop icon, showcasing her growth as a songwriter and musician.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Intro 0:11
  • 2 Are You Happy Now? 3:49
  • 3 Find Your Way Back 3:44
  • 4 Empty Handed 4:50
  • 5 Tuesday Morning 4:42
  • 6 One of These Days 3:22
  • 7 Love Me Like That 4:35
  • 8 Desperately 3:06
  • 9 Breathe 3:31
  • 10 Where Are You Now? 3:25
  • 11 Hotel Paper 4:19
  • 12 'Til I Get Over You 4:10
  • 13 Everywhere 3:35
  • 14 The Game of Love 4:12
  • 15 It's You 3:12

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