Dignity - Hilary Duff

Grown-up Duff delivers self-absorbed dance music.

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3
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Music details
  • Artist(s): Hilary Duff
  • Genre: Pop
  • Label: Hollywood Records
  • Parental Advisory: No
  • Edited Version: No
  • Release Date: 04/03/2007

Parents need to know

Parents need to know that there's no explicit content on this album, but a newly sophisticated dance-club diva has replaced our comfy, wholesome-looking teen queen.

Families can talk about Hilary's transformation from cutie-pie teen star to glamorous young woman. Is she still relatable to her young fans? Do you think she's a good role model? Why or why not? Do pop stars have a responsibility to serve as role models?

Message

Social Behavior:

Some positive messages about being -- and standing up for -- yourself: "You gotta know yourself to be yourself."

Consumerism:

One shoe brand (Jimmy Choo) is mentioned.

Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco:

Violence

Sex

Language

Common Sense says

What's the story?

Reviewed by Kathi Kamen Goldmark

On DIGNITY, Hilary Duff has the same electronically processed, baby-doll voice, and the same penchant for self-absorbed lyrics as we heard on her past efforts. Still, the former child star has transformed from well-scrubbed, wholesome girl-next-door blonde to sultry, glamour-puss brunette. Some of the lyrics are clever; for example, when she uses a line attributed to Andy Warhol: "You'd show up at the opening of an envelope." Other lyrics address dealing with disappointing boyfriends and other tough life events with self-confidence and humor, delivering a subtle girl-power "you-can-do-it" message to young fans.

Is it any good?

3
Dignity is a sparkling, energetic album that will appeal to dance-club wannabes of all ages. Hilary doesn't exactly break new ground, as most of the songs seem to be about herself. But she does apply some ironic wit here and there. "It's not news when you've got a new bag/it's not news when you're looking your best/Come on, give it a rest." Instrumental tracks are tasteful and appropriate, featuring some especially terrific rhythm section and guitar work. So put on your dancing shoes, sing along loudly, and join the party.
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Parents and kids say

All Reviews

There are 16 reviews.

3

Posted on 07/29/08 by Anonymous Kid contributor, age 12

More edgy than previous albums...but still nice

A lot more edgy than the previous albums (Hilary Duff, Metamorphosis, Most Wanted, etc.) but still good messages for kids.
5


Posted on 06/22/08 by madisonpettis Kid contributor, age 16
3


Posted on 06/13/08 by Sunshine_Days Kid contributor, age 12

Transforms From Disney Star To A Lovely Young Woman

I'm not a screaming Hilary Duff fan. I WILL admit I loved Lizzie McGuire. Lizzie was somebody that girls around the globe could look up to. She was pretty, smart, confident, and encouraging. Her first album sort of broke away from her whole-some Disney "good-girl" image, but it really wasn't that bad. When there was sexual talk, Duff usually made it clear that it was NOT okay with her. Now several years later (and several shades darker hair) she has transformed into a beautiful young woman. Sure, she's not a goody two-shoe that was thought she would always be, but Hilary has stayed strong through it and at very few times given into fame. I'm proud to say Hilary has made a good album. Yes, she's not an outstanding singer. True, she still sounds as if she's 13. I've enjoyed watching Hilary and her music grow.
5


Posted on 04/15/08 by ashleytisdale Kid contributor, age 15

i loved it!

its a great cd!
3

Posted on 12/24/07 by Anonymous Kid contributor, age 13

Great upbeat dance pop!

Every song on this cd is tons of fun! If I had to narrow down my favorits, they are play with fire, stranger, and dreamer, plus all the rest! Most of the songs are about taking a stand for yourself (female empowerment) for love and about not getting with the wrong guy. Just mainly about balancing love and life. Great job Hilary!
4


Posted on 11/18/07 by harleynakoa Kid contributor, age 13

OMG!

This is a great album, but ther is bad language! Commonsense.com did not catch that hilary duff does say Dam* in one of her songs! Sorry commonsense.com but if your going to review music then you need to catch all the bad language!
5


Posted on 11/15/07 by Cinematic Blues Kid contributor, age 13

I'm very impressed......

We all know Hilary Duff right? The blonde girl-next-door cutie turned glamorous sexy superstar? Well, her music has turned from cheesy bubblegum pop, to sophisticated dance music. I bought this CD because I am a big fan of hers, and instead of some up-beat pre teen music, I hear the gypsy like dance music of Stranger, or club music like With Love. She wrote all the lyrics for the songs too! Hilary Duff has finally come out of her bubblegum past and has shone us the true Hilary she really is! 5 out of 5 stars!
4


Posted on 09/29/07 by swallowtear Kid contributor, age 13

wow.

A-lot of her previous songs have been about the ups and downs of love, and though this album still shows some signs of that, hilary has taken a new turn on her music. Her album is one of the few that I never got tired of, I listend to it over and over again. However, in her new turn, a-lot of songs on this album weren't that great in my opinion. If hilary would just stick to those like play with fire than I would of given her a five! I hope her next album follows her pattern and improves so I love it even more.
0


Posted on 08/14/07 by BethStump Kid contributor, age 12
3


Posted on 06/24/07 by softballfan6609 Kid contributor, age 12

i miss the pop/rock hilary!

this album is all dance music. all the songs literally sound the same!!! its kinda boring actually. BRING BACK THE POP/ROCK HIL!!! 10+

See all 16 reviews >

Adult Reviews

There are 1 reviews.

1


Posted on 04/25/07 by pooky5@netscape.com Adult contributor

Kids Reviews

There are 15 reviews.

3

Posted on 07/29/08 by Anonymous Kid contributor, age 12

More edgy than previous albums...but still nice

A lot more edgy than the previous albums (Hilary Duff, Metamorphosis, Most Wanted, etc.) but still good messages for kids.
5


Posted on 06/22/08 by madisonpettis Kid contributor, age 16
3


Posted on 06/13/08 by Sunshine_Days Kid contributor, age 12

Transforms From Disney Star To A Lovely Young Woman

I'm not a screaming Hilary Duff fan. I WILL admit I loved Lizzie McGuire. Lizzie was somebody that girls around the globe could look up to. She was pretty, smart, confident, and encouraging. Her first album sort of broke away from her whole-some Disney "good-girl" image, but it really wasn't that bad. When there was sexual talk, Duff usually made it clear that it was NOT okay with her. Now several years later (and several shades darker hair) she has transformed into a beautiful young woman. Sure, she's not a goody two-shoe that was thought she would always be, but Hilary has stayed strong through it and at very few times given into fame. I'm proud to say Hilary has made a good album. Yes, she's not an outstanding singer. True, she still sounds as if she's 13. I've enjoyed watching Hilary and her music grow.
5


Posted on 04/15/08 by ashleytisdale Kid contributor, age 15

i loved it!

its a great cd!
3

Posted on 12/24/07 by Anonymous Kid contributor, age 13

Great upbeat dance pop!

Every song on this cd is tons of fun! If I had to narrow down my favorits, they are play with fire, stranger, and dreamer, plus all the rest! Most of the songs are about taking a stand for yourself (female empowerment) for love and about not getting with the wrong guy. Just mainly about balancing love and life. Great job Hilary!
4


Posted on 11/18/07 by harleynakoa Kid contributor, age 13

OMG!

This is a great album, but ther is bad language! Commonsense.com did not catch that hilary duff does say Dam* in one of her songs! Sorry commonsense.com but if your going to review music then you need to catch all the bad language!
5


Posted on 11/15/07 by Cinematic Blues Kid contributor, age 13

I'm very impressed......

We all know Hilary Duff right? The blonde girl-next-door cutie turned glamorous sexy superstar? Well, her music has turned from cheesy bubblegum pop, to sophisticated dance music. I bought this CD because I am a big fan of hers, and instead of some up-beat pre teen music, I hear the gypsy like dance music of Stranger, or club music like With Love. She wrote all the lyrics for the songs too! Hilary Duff has finally come out of her bubblegum past and has shone us the true Hilary she really is! 5 out of 5 stars!
4


Posted on 09/29/07 by swallowtear Kid contributor, age 13

wow.

A-lot of her previous songs have been about the ups and downs of love, and though this album still shows some signs of that, hilary has taken a new turn on her music. Her album is one of the few that I never got tired of, I listend to it over and over again. However, in her new turn, a-lot of songs on this album weren't that great in my opinion. If hilary would just stick to those like play with fire than I would of given her a five! I hope her next album follows her pattern and improves so I love it even more.
0


Posted on 08/14/07 by BethStump Kid contributor, age 12
3


Posted on 06/24/07 by softballfan6609 Kid contributor, age 12

i miss the pop/rock hilary!

this album is all dance music. all the songs literally sound the same!!! its kinda boring actually. BRING BACK THE POP/ROCK HIL!!! 10+
See all 15 kids reviews >
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