We posted a while ago about Hilary Duff's recent reinvention as a dance diva... well now that her new album "Dignity" is out, I thought I'd let you know the verdict:
Two thumbs... sideways?
I'm really not sure how to feel about the album. It's probably best defined as electro-pop... not totally "dance," but every track is just a few extra BPMs away from a cool club mix. It's very 80s, very Kylie Minogue... kind of like when Kelly Osbourne released her album "Sleeping in the Nothing" a few years back. Remember that? Anyone? Haha ;)
Anyway, the main problem is that the girl can't frickin' sing for the life of her. I mean really. I love Kylie's music, but I've never thought she was a particularly good singer. Well, Hilary Duff makes her sound like Barbra freaking Streisand. Kylie's voice is thin, but Hilary's is tone deaf! I'm not 100% sure that she actually sings more than two or three notes throughout the whole album, it's so flat and monotone. Anyone who's ever heard me do karaoke is probably wondering where I get off criticizing anyone else's voice... but I'm not the one with a recording contract, okay?? ;)
The album would have been a lot better if they had embraced the dance aspect whole heartedly. "With Love" is a great song, but for the most part this is pop music with a tiny hint of dance.
Here's a pic of Hilary (with her sister Haylie) at the release party for the album last night at The Abbey in West Hollywood... does anything else think she's looking like a not-as-pretty version of Mandy Moore lately?
I'm curious to hear what you guys think of it... take a listen on iTunes through the link above, and let me know if it tickes your fancy! Not bad, but I don't think any of our favorite divas need to worry about losing their crown to Miss Duff anytime soon ;)
Love to all,
JADE
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