Michelle Branch – The Spirit Room

Album Info

Artist: Michelle Branch

Title: The Spirit Room

Year: 2001

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Tracklist

  • 1. Everywhere (3:34)
  • 2. You Get Me (3:53)
  • 3. All You Wanted (3:37)
  • 4. You Set Me Free (3:11)
  • 5. Something to Sleep To (4:15)
  • 6. Here With Me (3:25)
  • 7. Sweet Misery (3:43)
  • 8. If Only She Knew (4:18)
  • 9. I'd Rather Be in Love (3:55)
  • 10. Goodbye to You (4:11)
  • 11. Drop in the Ocean (4:17)
  • 12. Life on Mars (3:42)
  • 13. Goodbye to You - Unplugged (4:10)
  • 14. All You Wanted - Unplugged (3:34)
  • 15. Everywhere - Acoustic Version with Strings at Bridge (3:33)

Review

Michelle Branch ventured boldly into the mainstream with her debut album, "The Spirit Room," and, wow, did she make a splash! Recorded in various studios around Hollywood and released in 2001, this album isn't just a collection of songs; it's a scrapbook of melodic storytelling that charms the socks off its listeners. The tracks, infused with Branch's heartfelt lyrics and dynamic vocals, catapulted her to stardom by selling over 3 million copies globally. Truly, Michelle's uncanny ability to blend raw emotionality with universally relatable themes is the secret sauce of this album's success.

The cool part? "The Spirit Room" is named after a local bar in Arizona, giving it a personal touch that resonates with Michelle's roots, much like the album resonates with anyone who's been through the emotional wringer of young adulthood. As for earworms, the hits "Everywhere," "All You Wanted," and "Goodbye to You" not only rule the airwaves but also grace countless films and TV shows, etching Michelle's voice in the annals of pop culture. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Michelle re-recorded this gem for vinyl, proving that some rooms are worth revisiting, especially if they are filled with the spirit of timeless music. - Chloe