Hotel Paper cover

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.

Why this album works

'Hotel Paper' debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 and was certified platinum by the RIAA. The album produced several hit singles, including 'Are You Happy Now?' and 'The Game of Love', which solidified Branch's status in early 2000s pop music.
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? Standout 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 Standout 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 Standout 4:12
  • 15 It's You 3:12

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