Michelle Branch released her last solo album, 2003s addictiveHotel Paper, 14 years ago.
Now, Branch has returned on a new label, Verve, and with a new sound.
In fact,Romanticgrapples with each side equally.

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I think I love you, she coos on Home, but what do I know?
You might wonder the same about the collection itself.
ShadowThe albums most singable hook teeters on saccharine The night is just a shadow falling on you!
she promises, So dont be scared!
but as Branch saves the song with her gleeful, unapologetic delivery, youll realize resistance is futile.