Best of Hilary Duff
Best of Hilary Duff is the first greatest hits album by American recording artist Hilary Duff. It was released on November 11, 2008, by Hollywood Records. The 12-track album consists of eight of Duff's previous singles, as well as two new recordings: "Reach Out" and "Holiday", and two remixes to the songs. Only one single was released from the album, the Ryan "Alias" Tedder-produced "Reach Out", which became her third single to chart at number one on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play.[1] Despite being a greatest hits album, her singles "Someone's Watching Over Me", "Our Lips Are Sealed" and "Beat of My Heart" aren't included in the standard edition of the album.
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Released | November 11, 2008 | |||
Recorded | 2003–08 | |||
Length | 46:21 | |||
Label | Hollywood | |||
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Background
Duff confirmed that she had collaborated with a rapper called Prophet on a previously unheard song on the Dignity tour's set list, "Reach Out" in September 2007. In an interview with remix producer Joe Bermudez in November 2007, she said that Dignity would be re-released in a CDVU+ edition featuring remixes of the original songs alongside two new tracks: "Reach Out" and "Holiday". Duff said she hoped to write a third new song for the re-release, and to have "Holiday" released as its first or second single;[2] However, Hollywood Records scrapped the plans, adding to their large list of cancelations, which in turn led Duff to make the decision to leave the label and develop Best of Hilary Duff to quickly end her contract, which had expected one more album.[3]
Unlike Duff's first compilation album Most Wanted (2005), which was advertised as strictly a compilation, Best of was strictly advertised as a greatest hits, making it her first.[3]
Critical reception
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Sputnikmusic | (2.9/5)[6] |
Best of Hilary Duff received mostly mixed reviews from critics. Allmusic gave the album a positive review stating that Best of Hilary Duff "is a flipside of her 2005's Most Wanted", which was "pitched squarely at bright, happy tweens". They also went on to say the album "is not a look back at the past but a blueprint for the future". Allmusic gave the album a 3.5/5 star rating.[4] Commonsensemedia said that "parents need to know that Miss Duff has turned up the heat with sexually provocative lyrics that may be too hot to handle for younger fans. Hilary Duff isn't for tweens anymore. The hit single "Reach Out" features more aggressive sexual lyrics than on previous albums. While Dignity was OK for 11-year-olds, the Best Of compilation pushes the target age higher. The funky remixes and danceable electronic beats are fun and catchy, but the sexed-up lyrics and themes aren't intended for younger fans." Rachel Devitt of Rhapsody said the collection "is largely pleasant, nicely polished and, rather surprisingly, sleek and even a little edgy. Turns out Lizzie McGuire is a dancefloor diva, and even with that feathery little voice, she manages to work it on tracks like the dark "Stranger," saucy new tune "Reach Out" and a clubby remix of "Dignity."[7]
Commercial performance
On November 29th 2008, Best of Hilary Duff debuted at number 125 on the US Billboard 200 chart, selling 5,500 copies in its first week of release in the US, making it her least successful album to date. Many people believe this was due to a lack of promotion from her record label at the time Hollywood Records and her change in sound of music which many believe resulted in Duff losing some of her younger fans.[8] This is her first album not to receive any RIAA certifications. As of September 2012, the album has sold over 35,000 copies in the United States alone.
Singles
"Reach Out" was released as the only single from the album. The music video is directed by Philip Andelman and five official versions were released (though some have leaked first). The music video premiered on Duff's official MySpace on October 28, 2008.[9][10][11]
Track listings
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Reach Out" (featuring Prophet) |
| Tedder | 4:14 |
2. | "Holiday" |
| Tedder | 4:05 |
3. | "Stranger" (from Dignity, 2007) |
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| 4:14 |
4. | "With Love" (from Dignity, 2007) |
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| 3:05 |
5. | "Play with Fire" (from Dignity, 2007) |
| Lawrence | 3:01 |
6. | "Wake Up" (from Most Wanted, 2005) |
| Dead Executives | 3:38 |
7. | "Fly" (from Hilary Duff, 2004) |
| Shanks | 3:45 |
8. | "Come Clean" (Remix) (from Metamorphosis, 2003) |
| 3:20 | |
9. | "So Yesterday" (from Metamorphosis, 2003) | The Matrix | 3:36 | |
10. | "Why Not" (from The Lizzie McGuire Movie soundtrack, 2003) |
| Gerrard | 3:00 |
11. | "Reach Out" (Remix) |
| 6:16 | |
12. | "Holiday" (Bermudez – Chico Remix) |
| 4:08 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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13. | "Stranger" (Vission vs. Aude Mixshow) |
| 5:34 | |
14. | "Dignity" (Richard Vission Remix) (from Dignity, 2007) |
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| 3:43 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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13. | "Little Voice" (from Metamorphosis, 2003) |
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| 3:04 |
14. | "Our Lips Are Sealed" (with Haylie Duff) (from A Cinderella Story soundtrack, 2004) |
| 2:38 | |
Total length: | 52:04 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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13. | "Metamorphosis" (from Metamorphosis, 2003) |
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| 3:27 |
14. | "Come Clean" (from Metamorphosis, 2003) |
| Shanks | 3:33 |
15. | "Girl Can Rock" (from Metamorphosis, 2003) |
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| 3:02 |
16. | "Who's That Girl?" (acoustic version) (from Hilary Duff, 2004) |
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| 3:25 |
17. | "Our Lips Are Sealed" (with Haylie Duff) (from A Cinderella Story soundtrack, 2004) |
| 2:38 | |
18. | "Beat of My Heart" (from Most Wanted, 2005) |
| Dead Executives | 3:08 |
19. | "Reach Out" (Caramel Pod E Remix) |
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| 7:14 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Reach Out" (with Prophet) |
| Tedder | 4:14 |
2. | "Holiday" |
| Tedder | 4:05 |
3. | "Stranger" (from Dignity, 2007) |
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| 4:14 |
4. | "With Love" (from Dignity, 2007) |
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| 3:05 |
5. | "Play with Fire" (from Dignity, 2007) |
| Lawrence | 3:01 |
6. | "Dignity" (from Dignity, 2007) |
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| 3:14 |
7. | "Wake Up" (from Most Wanted, 2005) |
| Dead Executives | 3:38 |
8. | "Fly" (from Hilary Duff, 2004) |
| Shanks | 3:45 |
9. | "Come Clean" (Remix) (from Metamorphosis, 2003) |
| 3:20 | |
10. | "So Yesterday" (from Metamorphosis, 2003) | The Matrix | 3:36 | |
11. | "Why Not" (from The Lizzie McGuire Movie soundtrack, 2003) |
| Gerrard | 3:00 |
12. | "Beat of My Heart" (from Most Wanted, 2005) |
| Dead Executives | 3:08 |
13. | "Reach Out" (Remix) |
| 6:16 | |
14. | "Holiday" (Bermudez – Chico Remix) |
| 4:08 | |
15. | "Stranger" (Smax & Gold Club Mix) |
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| 8:46 |
16. | "With Love" (Bimbo Jones Remix) |
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| 6:40 |
Total length: | 68:14 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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17. | "Stranger" (Vission vs. Aude Mixshow) |
| 5:34 | |
18. | "Dignity" (Richard Vission Remix) |
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| 3:43 |
Notes
Personnel
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Charts
Chart (2008–2009) | Peak position |
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Argentinian Albums Chart[12] | 5 |
Canadian Albums Chart[13] | 86 |
Greek Albums Chart[14] | 19 |
Italian Albums Chart[15] | 41 |
Japanese Albums Chart[16] | 12 |
Mexican Albums Chart[17] | 53 |
US Billboard 200[1] | 125 |
Release history
Country | Date | Label |
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Canada[18] | November 11, 2008 | Universal |
United States[19] | Hollywood | |
Australia[20] | November 15, 2008 | EMI |
Japan[21] | December 3, 2008 | Avex Trax |
Italy[22] | January 22, 2009 | EMI |
Poland[23] | January 25, 2009 | |
New Zealand[24] | January 26, 2009 | |
United Kingdom[25] | ||
Denmark[26] | January 28, 2009 | |
Sweden[27] | ||
Spain[28] | February 3, 2009 | |
Germany[29] | February 20, 2009 |
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