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Hotel Paper
- By Michelle Branch
- Genre: Pop
Common Sense Media says
Sweet, well-produced CD could use a shot of fun.
Parents say
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Kids say
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What parents need to know
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.
What's the story?
HOTEL PAPER, Michelle Branch's follow-up to her platinum debut album, The Spirit Room, includes the featured track "Are You Happy Now?" and is enhanced with six videos -- from both the studio and live performances from Sessions@AOL. There's also a Michelle Branch photo gallery, so fans have a lot to sink their teeth into. The songs are well produced and well crafted. Shining moments are "Love Me Like That" (a duet with Sheryl Crow) and "Breathe," hailed by many reviewers as the next hit. The overall message is that of a bittersweet look inside a young girl's heart. If a little bland, it's also nicely delivered, and feels authentic enough.
Is it any good?
The music showcases Branch's voice and her acoustic guitar playing. Both are consistently lovely, if unremarkable. The album's greatest weakness is monotony -- both in the music and in the message; the songs all start sounding and feeling the same after a while, less carefree than some of her previous work. Would it be so terrible if this extremely talented, attractive, and successful young musician seemed to be having a little more fun? Where's Carlos Santana when we need him?
What 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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April 9, 2008
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Pretty good cd. Not outstanding but good. Clean.
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This is a great album to have, there's no bad language or sexuality, it's just honest, laid back music. It includes a lot of guitar and one song with piano. She writes most of her own lyrics, and she writes about love, life and many of the emotions that we experience, so people of all ages can relate to it.
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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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Love her!
I absolutely love her music! She has her own different style which I just adore and can't get out of my head! She seems to always sing about love, but in a very pure and clean way, that is very appealing. There is no offensive language and I would say almost anyone could listen to her music. My favorite tracks on the cd are; Are You Happy Now?, Find Your Way Back, Tuesday Morning, and Breathe. I could listen to her music at any point in the day and always feel in the mood for it.
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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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Great for Tweens!
Great album for tweens to listen to. Michelle Branch has a beautiful voice and is a great pop artist.
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| Artist: | Michelle Branch |
| Release date: | June 23, 2003 |
| Label: | Maverick |
| Genre: | Pop |
| Parental advisory: | No |
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