Hotel Paper
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| Hotel Paper | ||
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| Missing image Michelle_Branch_-_Hotel_Paper.jpg Album cover | ||
| Album by Michelle Branch | ||
| Released | June 24, 2003 | |
| Recorded | ??? | |
| Genre | Pop/Rock | |
| Length | ?? min ?? sec | |
| Record label | Maverick | |
| Producers | Josh Abraham, Rick DePofi, John Leventhal, John Shanks, Greg Wells | |
| Professional reviews | ||
| AMG | 3/5 | link (http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&token=ADFEAEE47D1ED847A47E20E0B11A40DEB561F61A8F1AACD83E284541D1B43844C30E79EC40A6D8B1E8B800E203E3FE2EBB590FCCC8EE56F89060373E89E4A466285E36&uid=SUB030410301834&sql=10:5g57gjtr46i9~T1) |
| Michelle Branch Chronology | ||
| The Spirit Room (2001) | Hotel Paper (2003) | — |
Hotel Paper is an album by Michelle Branch, released in 2003.
| Contents |
Track listing
- "Intro" - 0:12
- "Are You Happy Now?" (Branch, Shanks) - 3:50
- "Find Your Way Back" (Branch) - 3:45
- "Empty Handed" (Branch) - 4:50
- "Tuesday Morning" (Branch) - 4:43
- "One of These Days" (Branch) - 3:23
- "Love Me Like That" (Branch, Shanks) - 4:35
- "Desperately" (Branch) - 3:06
- "Breathe" (Branch, Shanks) - 3:32
- "Where Are You Now?" (Branch) - 3:26
- "Hotel Paper" (Branch) - 4:19
- "'Til I Get Over You" (Branch, Shanks) - 4:10
- "It's You" (Branch) - 3:14
Track descriptions
Intro
Intoduction to the album. A 12-second tune, reminiscent of songs used in silents films of the past.
Are You Happy Now?
First single off the album and Hotel Paper's biggest hit. Very rockish and more edgy than most of her past music. The lead guitar was played by Jane's Addiction's Dave Navarro. The lyrics speak of a messy break-up.
Find Your Way Back
Uptempo guitar riffs. Lyrics speak of longing for a love lost.
Empty Handed
Uptempo song. Very rockish with a melodic symphonic background. Lyrics speak of leaving a dead-end relationship.
Tuesday Morning
Beautiful acoustic guitar melody. Midtempo song. Lyrics speak of the rememberance of a night spent with someone you love.
One Of These Days
Purely acoustic, piano-driven song. Lyrics speak of mourning the loss of a significant other, without sharing your true feelings. And yearning for their return.
Love Me Like That
This is a country-esque duet with pop sensation Sheryl Crow. Lyrics speak of a relationship in which one half gives their all to the other, yet the feelings are not returned.
Desperately
Mostly acoustic guitar driven ballad. Very slow tempo. Lyrics speak of longing for a love lost. Even though the relationship is over, the feelings have not faded.
Breathe
Second single off of the album. Uptempo, guitar-driven pop song. Lyrics speak of taking your time in a relationship.
Where Are You Now?
Uptempo song. Lyrics speak of searching for that special someone.
Hotel Paper
Guitar-driven ballad. Lyrics speak of longing for an unattainable love.
'Til I Get Over You
Third single off of the album. Guitar-driven ballad. The haunting lyrics speak of "getting over" a serious relationship.
It's You
Acoustic bonus track. Lyrics speak of loving that special someone.
Personnel
- Michelle Branch - acoustic guitar, guitar, percussion, vocals
- Josh Abraham - keyboards
- Kenny Aronoff - drums
- Paul Bushnell - bass
- Chris Chaney - bass
- Luis Conte - percussion
- Sheryl Crow - vocals on "Love Me Like That"
- Rick DePofi - percussion
- Mike Elizondo - bass
- John Leventhal - bass, guitar, keyboards
- Brian McCleod - drums
- Jamie Muhoberac - keyboards
- Dave Navarro - guitar
- Shawn Pelton - drums
- Dan Rothchild - bass
- John Shanks - bass, guitar
- Stuart Smith - mandolin
- Patrick Warren - keyboards
- Greg Wells - organ, bass, guitar, piano, Wurlitzer
Production
- Producers: Josh Abraham, Rick DePofi, John Leventhal, John Shanks, Greg Wells
- Engineers: Daniel Chase, Rick DePofi, Marc DeSisto, Lars Fox, Chris Reynolds, Jeff Rothschild, Brian Scheuble, Ryan Williams
- Assistant engineers: Chris Holmes, Brian Humphrey, Eric Reichers, Mark Valentine
- Mixing: Josh Abraham, assistant: Jesse Gorman, Chris Lord-Alge, Roger Moutenot, Jim Scott
- Mastering: Brian Gardner
- A&R: Danny Strick
- Assistant: Jorge Velez
- Production coordination: Jill Dell'Abate
- Programming: Josh Abraham
- String arrangements: David Campbell
- Photography: Sheryl Nields
Charts
Album
| Year | Chart | Position |
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| 2003 | Top Canadian Albums | 4 |
| 2003 | Top Internet Albums | 2 |
| 2004 | The Billboard 200 | 2 |
Singles
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
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| 2003 | "Are You Happy Now?" | Adult Top 40 | 3 |
| 2003 | "Are You Happy Now?" | The Billboard Hot 100 | 16 |
| 2003 | "Are You Happy Now?" | Top 40 Adult Recurrents | 9 |
| 2003 | "Are You Happy Now?" | Top 40 Mainstream | 4 |
| 2003 | "Are You Happy Now?" | Top 40 Tracks | 4 |
| 2004 | "Breathe" | Adult Contemporary | 27 |
| 2004 | "Breathe" | Adult Top 40 | 13 |
| 2004 | "Breathe" | Hot Dance Music/Club Play | 3 |
| 2004 | "Breathe" | Hot Dance Singles Sales | 2 |
| 2004 | "Breathe" | The Billboard Hot 100 | 36 |
| 2004 | "Breathe" | Top 40 Mainstream | 18 |
| 2004 | "Breathe" | Top 40 Tracks | 20 |