DIGNITY - HILARY DUFF
Hilary Duff has done something seemingly daring considering the current music landscape — she’s made a dance-pop album. It’s practically something straight out of the United Kingdom for all of its poppy goodness. Duff’s “Dignity” synthesizes Kelly Clarkson’s brand of catchy rock and Britney Spears’ and Gwen Stefani’s most dancefloor-friendly moments. Sonically speaking, the set whips together retro new wave, guitar-fueled dance rock, shades of Middle Eastern instrumentation and very light dashes of hip-hop. Duff successfully partnered with pop’s white-hot songwriter Kara DioGuardi, co-writing 12 of the album’s 14 songs. Hot topics on the set include deceptive men, pointed jabs at vapid celebrities, self-empowerment and perky odes about devotion. Billboard
