Hotel Paper
by Michelle Branch
  • Record Label: Maverick
  • Release Date: Jun 24, 2003
Metascore
57

Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Spin
    75
    Boasts road-toughened guitars and a welcome accusatory edge. [Aug 2003, p.116]
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  2. E! Online
    67
    So, it's not exactly a musical revolution in the making, but it'll sure be easier to tell her apart from Vanessa Carlton from now on.

Awards & Rankings

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#97 Most Discussed Album of 2003

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 44 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 35 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 44
  3. Negative: 7 out of 44
  1. Xbluannax
    Nov 20, 2021
    8
    Loved this alternative, country and rock feel. Amazing voice and solo artist. “Are you happy now” is my favourite.
  2. mystified
    Jul 13, 2021
    9
    I don't understand the fact that this has worse reviews that Hopeless Romantic.
  3. MeLikesMusic
    May 10, 2021
    9
    Empty handed is one of the best songs i've ever heard. The power and emotion on it is just amazing, and Tuesday Morning, Are You Happy Now,Empty handed is one of the best songs i've ever heard. The power and emotion on it is just amazing, and Tuesday Morning, Are You Happy Now, Breathe and the beautiful It's You, are also highlights on the album. The rest of the album is not bad at all, but quite forgettable, although it contains great songwriting and the collaboration with Sheryl Crow is lovely. A great work by a pop rock icon that can step on my neck any day of the week.… Full Review »
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