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.

Best of Hilary Duff
Greatest hits album by
ReleasedNovember 11, 2008 (2008-11-11)
Recorded2003–2007
Length46:21
LabelHollywood
Producer
Hilary Duff chronology
Dignity
(2007)
Best of Hilary Duff
(2008)
Breathe In. Breathe Out.
(2015)
Singles from Best of Hilary Duff
  1. "Reach Out"
    Released: October 20, 2008

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
Digital Spy[5]
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 29, 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

North American edition[12]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Reach Out" (featuring Prophet)Tedder4:14
2."Holiday"Tedder4:05
3."Stranger"
  • Nobles
  • Haruin
  • Logic
4:14
4."With Love"
  • Hilary Duff
  • DioGuardi
  • Nobles
  • Diaz
  • Nobles
  • Logic
3:05
5."Play with Fire"
Lawrence3:01
6."Wake Up"
Dead Executives3:38
7."Fly"
Shanks3:45
8."Come Clean" (Remix)
  • DioGuardi
  • Shanks
3:20
9."So Yesterday"The Matrix3:36
10."Why Not"Gerrard3:00
11."Reach Out" (Remix)
  • Tedder
  • Gore
  • Bogart
  • Guillory
6:16
12."Holiday" (Remix)
  • Tedder
  • Hilary Duff
  • Haylie Duff
4:08
Total length:46:22
North American Amazon MP3 / iTunes Store edition bonus tracks[13]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
13."Stranger" (Vission vs. Audé Mixshow)
  • Hilary Duff
  • DioGuardi
  • Nobles
  • Diaz
  • Haruin
5:34
14."Dignity" (Richard Vission Remix)
3:43
Total length:55:39
Australian edition[14]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
13."Little Voice"
  • DioGuardi
  • Patrik Berger
  • Bennett
  • DioGuardi
3:04
14."Our Lips Are Sealed" (with Haylie Duff)
  • Midnight
  • Spider
2:38
Total length:52:04
Japanese edition[15]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
13."Metamorphosis"
  • Bennett
  • Midnight
3:27
14."Come Clean"
  • DioGuardi
  • Shanks
Shanks3:33
15."Girl Can Rock"
  • Midnight
  • Denny Weston Jr.
3:02
16."Who's That Girl?"
  • Child
  • Midnight
  • Carlsson
3:25
17."Our Lips Are Sealed" (with Haylie Duff)
  • Midnight
  • Spider
2:38
18."Beat of My Heart"
  • Hilary Duff
  • Dead Executives
Dead Executives3:08
19."Reach Out" (Caramel Pod E Remix)
  • Tedder
  • Gore
  • Bogart
  • Guillory
  • Tedder
  • Caramel Pod E.[a]
7:14
Total length:72:49
European edition[16]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Reach Out" (featuring Prophet)Tedder4:14
2."Holiday"Tedder4:05
3."Stranger"
  • Nobles
  • Haruin
  • Logic
4:14
4."With Love"
  • Hilary Duff
  • DioGuardi
  • Nobles
  • Diaz
  • Nobles
  • Logic
3:05
5."Play with Fire"
Lawrence3:01
6."Dignity"
  • Bennett
  • Vission
3:14
7."Wake Up"
Dead Executives3:38
8."Fly"
Shanks3:45
9."Come Clean" (Remix)
  • DioGuardi
  • Shanks
3:20
10."So Yesterday"The Matrix3:36
11."Why Not"Gerrard3:00
12."Beat of My Heart"
  • Hilary Duff
  • Dead Executives
Dead Executives3:08
13."Reach Out" (Remix)
  • Tedder
  • Gore
  • Bogart
  • Guillory
6:16
14."Holiday" (Remix)
  • Tedder
  • Hilary Duff
  • Haylie Duff
4:08
15."Stranger" (Smax & Gold Club Mix)
  • Hilary Duff
  • DioGuardi
  • Nobles
  • Diaz
  • Haruin
8:46
16."With Love" (Bimbo Jones Remix)
  • Hilary Duff
  • DioGuardi
  • Nobles
  • Diaz
  • Nobles
  • Logic
  • Bimbo Jones[a]
6:40
Total length:68:10
European Amazon MP3 / iTunes Store edition bonus tracks[17]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
17."Stranger" (Vission vs. Audé Mixshow)
  • Hilary Duff
  • DioGuardi
  • Nobles
  • Diaz
  • Haruin
5:34
18."Dignity" (Richard Vission Remix)
  • Hilary Duff
  • DioGuardi
  • Bennett
  • Vission
3:43
Total length:77:31

Notes

  • ^[a] signfies a remixer.
  • ^[b] signifies an original producer and remixer.

Personnel

Credits adapted from the liner notes of the Japanese edition of the album[15]

  • Hilary Duff – vocals & executive production (all tracks)
  • Prophet – vocals (track 1)
  • Haylie Duff – vocals (track 17)
  • Ryan Tedder – production & engineering (tracks 1, 2, 11, 12, 19)
  • Derrick Haruin – production (track 3)
  • Vada Nobles – production & mixing (tracks 3, 4)
  • Logic – production & mixing (tracks 3, 4)
  • Rhett Lawrence – production, mixing & engineering (track 5)
  • Dead Executives – production & mixing (tracks 6, 18); bass guitar (track 18)
  • John Shanks – production (tracks 7, 8, 14); mixing (track 7)
  • The Matrix – production, mixing, arrangement & recording (track 9)
  • Matthew Gerrard – production (track 10)
  • Chico Bennett – production (track 13); remixing (tracks 8, 12); additional production (tracks 11, 12)
  • Charlie Midnight – production (tracks 13, 15-17)
  • Denny Weston Jr. – production (track 15)
  • Desmond Child – production (track 16)
  • Andreas Carlsson – production (track 16)
  • Andre Recke – production (track 16); executive production (all tracks)
  • Spider – production (track 17)
  • Phil Tan – mixing (tracks 1, 2, 11, 12, 19)
  • Jason Graucott – mixing (tracks 3, 4)
  • Dave Pensado – mixing & engineering (track 5)
  • Steve McMillan – mixing & engineering (track 5)
  • Jeff Rothschild – mixing (track 7)
  • Rob Chiarelli – mixing (tracks 10, 14)
  • Joel Soyffer – mixing (tracks 13, 15, 17)
  • Dave Way – mixing (track 16)
  • Richard Vission – remixing (tracks 8, 11)
  • Caramel Pod E – remixing (track 19)
  • Joe Bermudez – remixing & additional production (track 12)
  • Dirty Freqs – additional production (track 11)
  • Brian Reeves – additional recording & mixing (tracks 1, 11, 19)
  • Jay Landers – executive production (track 17)
  • Jon Lind – executive production (track 17)
  • Dean Butterworth – drums (track 18)
  • Monique Powell – background vocals (track 18)
  • The Fruit – background vocals (track 18)
  • Allan Hessler – engineering assistance (track 18)
  • Robert Vosgien – mastering (all tracks)
  • Leslie Kee – photography & creative direction
  • Enny Joo – art direction & design

Charts

Chart (2008–2009) Peak
position
Argentinian Albums Chart[18] 5
Canadian Albums Chart[19] 86
Greek Albums Chart[20] 19
Italian Albums Chart[21] 41
Japanese Albums Chart[22] 12
Mexican Albums Chart[23] 53
US Billboard 200[1] 125

Release history

Country Date Label
Canada[24] November 11, 2008 Universal
United States[25] Hollywood
Australia[26] November 15, 2008 EMI
Japan[27] December 3, 2008 Avex Trax
Italy[28] January 22, 2009 EMI
Poland[29] January 25, 2009
New Zealand[30] January 26, 2009
United Kingdom[31]
Denmark[32] January 28, 2009
Sweden[33]
Spain[34] February 3, 2009
Germany[35] February 20, 2009

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