Dignity
by Hilary Duff
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8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 123 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 100 out of 123
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 123
  3. Negative: 13 out of 123

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  1. allavezedo
    May 30, 2022
    10
    Hilary em um dos seus melhores momentos!! Um álbum intenso, sexy, provocante, divertido e sedutor.
  2. backtosels
    Mar 18, 2021
    10
    Best album in pop history, she paved the away for mainstream artists. "With Love" is a masterpiece that should have been #1 on every single chart around the world and dominate the lists but people are homophobic. Also this is her darkest album so give it up for Dignity you guys!
  3. maquisl
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album deserves more recognition. It's by far one of the best albums of 2007 and it's full of pop gems. Stranger, Gypsy Woman, Burned... There isnt a filler or bad song on this album.
  4. Fra101
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is one of the best albums I've ever listened to. The lyrics are soo good. I love this.
  5. zljoseguillermo
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    Dignity de Duff y Blackout de Spears son y seguirán siendo albumes adelantados a su época y muy infravalorados, ambos merecían más reconocimiento tanto comercial como en crítica.
  6. laric95
    Mar 1, 2020
    10
    Difícil de acreditar que esse álbum lançado em 2007, parece que ele foi lançado no ano passado. A bíblia teen envelheceu como um vinho!
  7. JeremySpears
    Feb 22, 2020
    9
    For Hilary, "Dignity" was what "Can’t Be Tamed" was for Miley, "Revival" for Selena or "Dangerous Woman" for Ariana. She was breaking free from her teen bubblegum Disney image. She was 19 at the time the album was released. Unlike Miley or Ariana, growing up didn’t mean shocking, sexual lyrics or walking around naked for Hilary but personal lyrics and a mature sound and image (including aFor Hilary, "Dignity" was what "Can’t Be Tamed" was for Miley, "Revival" for Selena or "Dangerous Woman" for Ariana. She was breaking free from her teen bubblegum Disney image. She was 19 at the time the album was released. Unlike Miley or Ariana, growing up didn’t mean shocking, sexual lyrics or walking around naked for Hilary but personal lyrics and a mature sound and image (including a new hair color).

    With "Dignity", Hilary moved away from the bubblegum pop of her debut "Metamorphosis" or the teen pop-rock from her self-titled second album. The album was a dance pop and electro-pop album with influences from genres like R&B, hip-hop and rock music and some oriental sounds here and there. She had never been so involved in an album. She served as the executive producer and co-wrote 13 of the 14 tracks on the album. The album is her most personal to date as it addresses topics such as her breakup from her then boyfriend, her stalker, fame, fake people in Hollywood, the divorce from her parents after 22 years and her fathers' unfaithfulness which caused it. All those pretty serious topics were wrapped in a danceable dance pop sound. To me this is Hilary‘s most experimental and personal work to date and her second best album after "Breathe In. Breathe Out", the album that followed 8 years later. It is definitely her most cohesive album though and is criminally underrated.

    Favorites: Happy, Gypsy Woman, Stranger, Play With Fire & Outside of You    … Expand
  8. Pericowsky
    Aug 18, 2017
    0
    Hilary continues showing his facet of overproduced artist showing null commercial importance, since it never got a success and nothing of this disc will be remembered in the posterity.
  9. romyuso
    Jun 19, 2015
    10
    Before electropop was popular, before gaga even exist, this album has been the electopop jam. Perfection from start to finish. Gypsy Woman, along with Burned, With Love, and Stranger are the highlight of the album.
  10. yakussoku
    Jan 29, 2015
    10
    This album is a indeed a masterpiece. Every track in this is **** good. 61 out of 100? Isn't even fair. These critics should go listen to it again. Dignity is their best album and I'm sure of that.
  11. Stewie
    Feb 1, 2014
    9
    Well i like it, most of it but, i think her previous albums were better in general i don`t know, its nice that she started write her songs, but i think she should not do it, better leave it to other writers
  12. asjklas
    Sep 12, 2011
    5
    Fortunately for Duff, Dignity is glossily produced and musically and lyrically more clever than her previously Lavigne-esque albums. But unfortunately for Duff's weak vocals layered under the most generic dance beats, synths, and indie rock guitars, it ultimately results in an overall mature, but ineffective pop album. Its standout tracks, "Stranger", "With Love", and "Gypsy Woman",Fortunately for Duff, Dignity is glossily produced and musically and lyrically more clever than her previously Lavigne-esque albums. But unfortunately for Duff's weak vocals layered under the most generic dance beats, synths, and indie rock guitars, it ultimately results in an overall mature, but ineffective pop album. Its standout tracks, "Stranger", "With Love", and "Gypsy Woman", incorporate the album's finest dance-pop influences with Duff's appropriately girl-powered lyrics. However, its weaker tracks, such as the album's title track "Dignity" and lead single "Play With Fire", fall between the lines of average and mediocre.… Expand
  13. itz_giological
    May 23, 2011
    8
    Instead of croons and ridiculous teen-pop-dance trash, our little Lizzie dissed the cheese and matured into a real pop star... which makes Dignity such a gem in coming-of-age pop she once shortly conquered.
  14. gagaforever
    Nov 8, 2010
    10
    Hilary really changed it up for this album. Songs like "Stranger" "With Love" Play With Fire" and "Between You and I" have Hilary's pop roots, but songs like "Gypsy Woman", "DIgnity" and " Burned" have a darker side of Hilary that no one's ever really seen. I applaud this album because Hilary sounds more original and less like the bubble gum pop artists of this generation
  15. TrevorK
    Apr 28, 2009
    10
    This Cd is just so good. She is finally trying to find her own sound instead of copying someone else's sound. Keep up the good work Hilary!!!!!
  16. KyleM
    Jan 13, 2009
    8
    A strong third time out from Hilary, she is showing that she can have adult sensibilities while retaining a level of class. However a few of the tracks on this album come off mundane and in some cases it feels like she is trying too hard to escape the musical image her ex helped her form.
  17. OrchidX
    Mar 4, 2008
    1
    It's meaningless and simply annoying. Duff doesn't depend on her own talent and tries to define herself as something else. Such a bad effort and a waste of time.
  18. KaiyaN.
    Sep 10, 2007
    9
    When I bought Hilary Duff's new CD, "Dignity" I was expecting something new and improved, and that's what I got. Her upbeat tunes are fresh, and they are fun to sing to and dance to when you're feelin' blue. I really enjoy "Gypsy Woman", I've never heard Hilary sing something so fresh. Overall, I would have to say this is a great CD and a break from the rock tunes When I bought Hilary Duff's new CD, "Dignity" I was expecting something new and improved, and that's what I got. Her upbeat tunes are fresh, and they are fun to sing to and dance to when you're feelin' blue. I really enjoy "Gypsy Woman", I've never heard Hilary sing something so fresh. Overall, I would have to say this is a great CD and a break from the rock tunes Hilary's been singing. I love all her CD's, and I can't wait until she comes out with a new one! Love it!… Expand
  19. EdwardH
    Aug 12, 2007
    10
    She freakin' rox y'all sox off. You can't get no betta den Hilary Duff best belive dat Y'all. Houston Texas 4 Lyfe! Dignity eats up 2007 pop albums cept Best Damn Thing by Avril Lavigne which she is tied for. You go girlfriend
  20. anshulm.
    Aug 9, 2007
    9
    great album
  21. jackk.
    Jul 8, 2007
    10
    I love hilary duff, very good album.
  22. andiev
    Jul 2, 2007
    9
    This is the best hilary duff cd ever, although its not more rock than her last album, but its still amazing, for those of you who said she sucked, at least she worked hard and contributed so much time making a freakin album, imagine how long it takes to make ONE song.
  23. sarahp.
    Jun 30, 2007
    10
    This album is fantastic. Hilary's new sound is great and she is definately growing as an artist. She deserves to do well and this album really relects her hard work. The tracks are dancy and the lyrics and really meaningful.
  24. DecklinW.
    Jun 26, 2007
    1
    Not cool. Not good either.
  25. MeganF.
    Jun 25, 2007
    10
    i love it, Hillary is awesome
  26. JohnJ
    Jun 21, 2007
    10
    I could go down on her for days.
  27. FilhadD.
    Jun 13, 2007
    10
    This CD is full of dancey and energetic tracks that it is almost impossible to sit still while listening to it. Overall, this CD calls for repeated playing at full blast!
  28. popgirl
    May 22, 2007
    2
    omg! this album is horrible! it's boring and lame. just when i thought she couldn't get worst she came out with this.
  29. LXTj
    May 20, 2007
    8
    This is basicly Hilary's best item up to date compare to all her previous attempt which might be all bubble-gum and sugar pop. This probably quite bubbly, but actually it's a totally nice attempt to alter her pop sound to electronic-pop. I can feel confidence in how she manage her music, but not on her voice; probably she's trying to hard to be poised and elegant. Her voice This is basicly Hilary's best item up to date compare to all her previous attempt which might be all bubble-gum and sugar pop. This probably quite bubbly, but actually it's a totally nice attempt to alter her pop sound to electronic-pop. I can feel confidence in how she manage her music, but not on her voice; probably she's trying to hard to be poised and elegant. Her voice turned out weak. Dignity must be a HIT when she released her next single "Stranger". She should release "Gypsy Woman" as her 4th single, because it is the HOTTEST track on the album. This can be identified as Britney's TOXIC!!! Well, this song is Hilary's TOXIC "Gypsy Woman" I'd be waiting for your next album… Expand
  30. CarolinaV
    May 15, 2007
    6
    Hil's new CD was dissapointing, especially because one of her previous albums, Metamorphosis, was so good and a huge hit. I am still a big fan of hers, but I wish that she will do better in her next CD.
  31. mikes.
    May 13, 2007
    4
    A overrated album by far, does not deserve a 61 on metacritic. Why? Production is outdated, no catchy pop tunes, and hilary duff has abandoned her teen pop roots for dance pop. The problem, She's not edgy enough to pull off dance music and the production isn't even good for a club record. Disappointing... and by the way her lyrics really suck. An immature release from a confused A overrated album by far, does not deserve a 61 on metacritic. Why? Production is outdated, no catchy pop tunes, and hilary duff has abandoned her teen pop roots for dance pop. The problem, She's not edgy enough to pull off dance music and the production isn't even good for a club record. Disappointing... and by the way her lyrics really suck. An immature release from a confused individual.… Expand
  32. ArielleW
    Apr 29, 2007
    6
    I am a little impressed although I have been a Hilary fan forever... this cd has some good songs others.. are just unfortunatly horrible. Anyways good luck on a new album if you are thinking of it Hil! PS: my fave is Gypsy Woman
  33. Vix3n
    Apr 26, 2007
    9
    I was never really been a big fan of Hilary but I have to say that this CD is not bad at all. Most of the songs are quite catchy and have a decent beat. I think that this is CD is a good step in the right direction for Hilary. There is definitely a more mature sound to the lyrics and music and is in no way similar to her previous "teeny-bopper" records at all. Absolutely worth a listen!
  34. NickS
    Apr 24, 2007
    10
    Amazing...Full heart and Soul in this album!!!
  35. VanessaH
    Apr 22, 2007
    10
    I love you hilary!!! Your songs are the best I've ever heard!
  36. CoolDude
    Apr 22, 2007
    9
    Unbelievable, only one truly weak song (Between Me and You). And to "Nick C", she co-wrote all but one track on the album.
  37. NASSROLF
    Apr 22, 2007
    10
    i love this album.....very catchy and lot more different than her previous albums
  38. Kiran
    Apr 21, 2007
    10
    It is a GREAT album, i listen to it so much, all the songs are so catchy, i recommend everyone and anyone to buy it! its awsome
  39. KennyH
    Apr 21, 2007
    9
    Wow! I didn't like hilary duff much, first... but I tried to give dignity a listen.. and it was suprisingly very good! every song is good, except no work, all play. that one is boring
  40. hilary#14ever
    Apr 20, 2007
    10
    this is one of the best cd i've ever listen to, she's the best
  41. tang
    Apr 20, 2007
    10
    big fan 's idea
  42. Loveya,Hil
    Apr 19, 2007
    10
    this is so her best album yeet. i loved it!
  43. Hil'sBiggestFan
    Apr 19, 2007
    10
    I love this album! It's like her best one so far! Half of these critics don't know what they're saying about it being bad. Keep up the AWESOME work, Hilary!!
  44. ToddW
    Apr 19, 2007
    0
    See Paris Hilton, circa 2006. P.S. Some of you idiots need a spell check.
  45. Wolf
    Apr 18, 2007
    10
    Hilary Duff is back and better then ever! All the songs are creative and unique, funky sounds and outstanding vocals. Her best work yet! Well done Hilary!
  46. efraine
    Apr 18, 2007
    10
    This is the best album of the year !!! buy it !!!
  47. Michele**
    Apr 18, 2007
    10
    it's really hot!!!
  48. fghxfghgf
    Apr 17, 2007
    10
    great albem
  49. HilaryFan
    Apr 16, 2007
    10
    i htink this is her best album to date, this shud be rated at least an a, for effort and result...the new genre she explored wors for her..but she needs to create much more catchier tunes so people would remember her..but i think "with love" has just done that for her...love hilary to the core
  50. NickC
    Apr 14, 2007
    0
    A vapid, meaningless, inherently superficial piece of Disney trash. The "music" is laughable, formulaic techno-dance pop bullshit. Yet another anorexic bimbo with a recording contract. And no, she does not write her own material. The worst kind of garbage imaginable.
  51. [Anonymous]
    Apr 14, 2007
    1
    is this what u ppl call good music?
  52. mikec
    Apr 14, 2007
    9
    i love this album!!! there is onlt one song that i don't like, but other than that it is amazing!!!!!
  53. AnnaM
    Apr 13, 2007
    9
    I think dignity is very good...maybe the best album of hilary duff...is very professional and cool,and the musics talk to me =) i wish u like too^^
  54. Caitlin
    Apr 13, 2007
    8
    I've enjoyed Hilary Duff since her Lizzie McGuire days on Disney, and I snagged this CD from my little sister. I was shocked at what a great pop album it turned out to be, and I anticipate that this will become part of the soundtrack to my summer. Sure, it's derivative. But she stole from all the right people.
  55. RodrigoD
    Apr 12, 2007
    10
    The best album ever !! Hilary have done a great work !! She rocks !!
  56. MattD.
    Apr 12, 2007
    6
    I can't believe I'm saying this - it's a step up! There is still some blandness, and some songs sound like rejects from Madonna's Confessions On A Dance Floor. But there are times in the middle of the CD where she does Gwen Stefani better than Gwen.
  57. EulerT
    Apr 12, 2007
    10
    the best of her i loved it

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#56 Most Discussed Album of 2007
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#13 Most Shared Album of 2007

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Metascore
61

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 13
  3. Negative: 1 out of 13
  1. AllMusic
    80
    On Dignity she makes some serious headway into turning into a mature recording artist, which makes this an effective, strangely endearing album.
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  2. Amazon.com
    70
    Duff edges ever closer to adult sensibilities; her goofball Lizzie McGuire days seem far behind.
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  3. Billboard
    70
    It's practically something straight out of the United Kingdom for all of its poppy goodness. [14 Apr 2007]
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