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Hotel Paper

(2003, Pop, by Michelle Branch, Label: Maverick)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 10, age appropriate for kids over 12; suggested age 12.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Sweet, well-produced CD could use a shot of fun.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 12 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Repeated themes of giving it up for love grow weary after a while
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    No violence here.

  • Sex:

    No explicit sex, lots of angst and teenage longing.

  • Language:

    No obscene words.

  • Consumerism:

    Apparent tie-in with aol, as there are three sessions@aol live performances on the enhanced CD.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Unless you count obsessive love, there are no drug (or alcohol) references.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Hotel Paper

Parents need to know that this album could inspire conversations about being in love, longing for the beloved's attention, and exactly how far one might go to get it.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about love and relationships -- no doubt a topic of interest for teens. Include discussions about why it's important to keep a strong sense of your own self when you're involved with someone.
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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    sara4ever95
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give it 4.0

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    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 4.0

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  3. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    bookworm112
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Great!

    Michelle Branch is my favorite singer, however I do agree with Common Sense: Michelle could use some fun in her CD. My favorite tracks are "Are You Happy Now?" and "Find Your Way Back". I think her first CD, The Spirit Room, was a lot better-I liked almost every track on that one. There is no really offensive material.

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    Chariot
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

    Pretty good cd. Not outstanding but good. Clean.

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  5. Adult Reviewer
    mc2004
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 3.0

    Mediocre music

    Michelle Branch's sophomore effort is a so so album. There are some excellent cuts, but there are a lot of skippable tracks as well. There is no offensive material.

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