Hilary Duff — Dignity

Hilary Duff is no stranger to the Disney channel demographic, having portrayed Lizzie McGuire on the eponymous kids' show. But unlike some overexposed ex-Mouseketeers, she hasn't strayed too far from the family-friendly image that's made her famous. Call it dignity. That's what Duff has called her fourth studio record, after all. The album deals mostly with the past year of her life, which has been a "big growing period" for the 19 year old. The songs, co-written by Duff, offer insights into her past relationships ("Finally every tear has dried/I've wiped you from my life") and chide unscrupulous celebutantes ("Where's your dignity/I think you lost it in the Hollywood hills"). Though largely a veneer for her perfume and merchandising campaigns — the video for "With Love" is also the commercial for Duff's perfume — this dance/techno-themed pop album is actually moderately enjoyable. Think of it as club anthems you can listen to in the car with mom.

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