Best of Hilary Duff

Best of Hilary Duff
Greatest hits album by Hilary Duff
Released November 11, 2008 (2008-11-11)
Recorded 2003–08
Genre Pop
Length 46:21
Label Hollywood
Producer
Hilary Duff chronology
Dignity
(2007)		 Best of Hilary Duff
(2008)		 Breathe In. Breathe Out.
(2015)
Alternative cover
Japanese edition cover
Singles from Best of Hilary Duff
  1. "Reach Out"
    Released: October 20, 2008

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. Best of Hilary Duff marks as Duff's final album release through Hollywood Records.

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

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[4]
Amazon.com[5]
Digital Spy[6]
Sputnikmusic(2.9/5)[7]

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."[8]

Commercial performance

Best of Hilary Duff debuted at number 125 on the U.S. 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 believe this was due to a lack of promotion from her record label at the time Hollywood Records.[9] 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 first and 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.[10][11][12]

Track listings

Best of Hilary Duff – North American edition
No. TitleWriter(s) Length
1. "Reach Out" (Previously unreleased)
 4:14
2. "Holiday" (Previously unreleased)
 4:05
3. "Stranger" (from Dignity)
 4:14
4. "With Love" (from Dignity)
  • Hilary Duff
  • DioGuardi
  • Nobles
  • Diaz
 3:05
5. "Play with Fire" (from Dignity)
 3:01
6. "Wake Up" (from Most Wanted)
 3:38
7. "Fly" (from Hilary Duff)
 3:45
8. "Come Clean" (Remix) (from Metamorphosis)
  • DioGuardi
  • Shanks
 3:20
9. "So Yesterday" (from Metamorphosis)
 3:36
10. "Why Not" (from The Lizzie McGuire Movie)
 3:00
11. "Reach Out" (Remix)
  • Gore
  • Tedder
  • Bogart
  • Guillory
 6:16
12. "Holiday" (Bermudez – Chico Remix)
  • Tedder
  • Hilary Duff
  • Haylie Duff
 4:08
Notes

Personnel

  • Chico Bennett — producer, remixing
  • DJ Joe Bermudez — producer, remixing
  • Ronnie "Chico" Di Cicco — producer, remixing
  • Rob Chiarelli — mixing
  • Dirty Freqs — producer
  • Hilary Duff — executive producer, lead and backing vocalist
  • Matthew Gerrard — producer
  • Jason Graucott — mixing
  • Derrick Harvin — producer
  • Enny Joo — art direction and design
  • Leslie Kee — photography, creative director
  • Rhett Lawrence — producer, engineer, mixing
  • Logic— producer, mixing
  • The Matrix — arranger, producer, ngineer, mixing
  • Steve McMillan — engineer, mixing
  • Vada Nobles — producer, mixing
  • Dave Pensado — engineer, mixing
  • Andre Recke — executive producer
  • Brian Reeves — engineer, mixing
  • Jeff Rothschild — mixing
  • John Shanks — producer, mixing
  • Phil Tan — mixing
  • Ryan Tedder — producer, engineer
  • Richard "Humpty" Vission — producer, remixing
  • Robert Vosgien — mastering

Charts

Chart (2008–09) Peak
position
Argentine Albums (CAPIF)[13] 5
Canadian Albums (Billboard)[14] 86
Greek Albums (IFPI Greece)[15] 19
Italian Albums (FIMI)[16] 41
Japanese Albums (Oricon)[17] 12
Mexican Albums (AMPROFON)[18] 53
US Billboard 200[1] 125

Release history

Region Date Label Ref.
Canada November 11, 2008 Universal Music [19]
United States Hollywood [20]
Australia November 15, 2008 EMI [21]
Japan December 3, 2008 Avex Trax [22]
Italy January 22, 2009 EMI [23]
Poland January 25, 2009 [24]
New Zealand January 26, 2009 [25]
United Kingdom [26]
Denmark January 28, 2009 [27]
Sweden [28]
Spain February 3, 2009 [29]
Austria February 20, 2009 [30]
Germany [30]
Switzerland [30]

References

  1. 1 2 http://www.billboard.com/artist/303514/hilary+duff/chart
  2. ↑ "Joe Bermudez Interviews Hilary Duff (Part 2)". YouTube. 2007-11-16. Retrieved 2011-08-08.
  3. 1 2 "Off the Cuff with Hilary Duff — AOL Music Canada". Music.aol.ca. 2009-03-24. Retrieved 2010-07-26.
  4. 1 2 Thomas, Stephen (2008-09-23). "((( Best of Hilary Duff > Overview )))". allmusic. Retrieved 2010-07-26.
  5. ↑ "Best of: Hilary Duff: Amazon.co.uk: Music". Amazon.co.uk. Retrieved 2011-08-08.
  6. ↑ "Hilary Duff: 'Best Of' - Music Album Review". Digital Spy. 2009-01-26. Retrieved 2011-08-08.
  7. ↑ "Hilary Duff — Best of Hilary Duff User Opinions". sputnikmusic. Retrieved 2011-08-08.
  8. ↑ "Best Of by Hilary Duff — Rhapsody Music". Rhapsody.com. 2008-11-11. Retrieved 2010-07-26.
  9. ↑ "Hilary Duff's "Best Of" Selling Poorly « Crushable". Crushable.com. 2008-11-20. Retrieved 2010-07-26.
  10. ↑ "Hilary Duff op MySpace Music – Gratis gestreamde MP3's, foto's en Videoclips". Myspace.com. 2004-09-17. Retrieved 2010-07-26.
  11. ↑ "Hilary Duff Reaches Out, Touches Martin Gore's Wallet | Music News, Reviews, and Gossip on". Idolator.com. Retrieved 2010-07-26.
  12. ↑ "//New Video: Hilary Duff — Reach Out//". Mog.com. 2008-10-29. Retrieved 2010-07-26.
  13. ↑ "Representando a la Industria Argentina de la Música". CAPIF. 2010-01-31. Retrieved 2010-07-26.
  14. ↑ "CANOE — JAM! Music SoundScan Charts". Jam.canoe.ca. Archived from the original on 2011-11-12. Retrieved 2010-07-26.
  15. ↑ "Ελληνικό Chart". Ifpi.gr. Archived from the original on 2007-02-02. Retrieved 2010-07-26.
  16. ↑ "FIMI — Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana — Classifiche". Fimi.it. Retrieved 2010-07-26.
  17. ↑ "洋楽アルバム 週間ランキング-ORICON STYLE ランキング". Oricon.co.jp. 2005-12-20. Retrieved 2010-07-26.
  18. ↑ "http://www.greaves.tv/amprofon3/100.php" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2007-12-02. Retrieved 2010-07-26. External link in |title= (help)
  19. ↑ http://amazon.ca/Best-New-Tracks-Hilary-Duff/dp/B001DTWX20
  20. ↑ http://amazon.com/Best-Of-Hilary-Duff/dp/B001DTWX20
  21. ↑ https://jbhifi.com.au/music/browse/pop/best-of-hilary-duff-australian-version/246185[]
  22. ↑ http://amazon.co.jp/Best-HILARY-DUFF-%E3%83%92%E3%83%A9%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%83%BB%E3%83%80%E3%83%95/dp/B001HK0H8C
  23. ↑ http://amazon.it/Best-Of-Hilary-Duff/dp/B001EG4SQQ
  24. ↑ http://empik.com/the-best-of-hilary-duff-duff-hilary,prod4440052,muzyka-p
  25. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2014-08-12. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
  26. ↑ http://amazon.co.uk/Best-Of-Hilary-Duff/dp/B001EG4SQQ
  27. ↑ http://cdon.dk/musik/duff_hilary/best_of_hilary_duff-965183
  28. ↑ http://cdon.se/musik/duff_hilary/best_of_hilary_duff-965183
  29. ↑ http://amazon.es/Best-Of-Hilary-Duff/dp/B001EG4SQQ
  30. 1 2 3 http://amazon.de/Best-Hilary-Duff/dp/B001EG4SQQ
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