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| Metamorphosis | 
 enlarge | Artist: Hilary Duff
Label: Buena Vista
Category: Music
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (985 reviews)
Sales Rank: 32249
Format: Enhanced
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.5
MPN: 861006
UPC: 050086100675
EAN: 0050086100675
ASIN: B0000AGWES
Release Date: November 10, 2003
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 An Amazing "Metamorphosis" For Child Star Hilary Duff December 1, 2006
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Hilary Duff's debut, Metamorphosis, is what teen pop should sound like in 2003. It picks up on mainstream trends, particularly those spearheaded by Avril Lavigne, but turns them light and sweet, making for a very good modern bubblegum album. One of the keys to its success is that Duff is never sexed up, the way that Britney Spears was right from the start of her career. This is also true of Hilary in her acting career, since her TV alter ego, Lizzie McGuire, is a regular teenager with teenage concerns, including (but not limited to) crushes on unattainable boys, getting along with her pest of a little brother, understanding her parents, worrying about money, and negotiating the cliques at her school. Metamorphosis is the musical equivalent of Lizzie McGuire, only splashier and savvier and not as silly or Disneyfied as the show. In other words, it's the sound of a preteen turning teenager, finding inspiration in the tough-girl pose of Avril but also being in the fortunate position of being able to work with the Matrix as well. The three songs helmed by the Matrix -- "So Yesterday," "Where Did I Go Right?," and "The Math" -- bear their trademark beats, acoustic guitars, and ridiculous spoken interjections, and they all sound a bit more natural coming from a teenager than they do coming from, say, Liz Phair, but Avril's influence can be heard throughout the record, particularly in how Duff has absorbed how Lavigne appeals to average girls while singing insidiously catchy songs. Hilary does that here, too, but she has a sweeter, more appealing voice than Avril, and the rest of the record follows her cheerful charisma, resulting in a charmingly effervescent listen. While some songs shine brighter than others, there is no dullness here, and the whole thing clocks in at a breezy 43 minutes, which helps keep things light and engaging. Metamorphosis isn't a record that will change the world, but like the best teen pop, it sounds right in its moment, which means it's about as good as this kind of music gets.
Also be sure to check out her sophmore album, "Hilary Duff" and her upcoming album, due sometime in April 2007. The first single from the new album, "Play With Fire" has already hit major radio stations.
 It's Ok November 14, 2006
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I didn't really find anything too wonderful in this album. Hilary Duff just doesn't have the best voice to me. It usually sounds nazel and horse.
So Yesterday- 8/10- Could have been better
Come Clean- 10/10- This is probably one of the only songs she sounds good in.
Workin' it out- 6/10- Just not that interesting
Little Voice- 10/10- I really love this song!
Where Did I Go Right?- 4/10- Bad. Melody is stupid and the lyrics don't make any sense.
Anywhere But Here- 6/10- Like Workin' it Out, this song just was kinda boring.
The Math- 8/10- Could have been a 10/10- but you can't even hear her in the chorus at all!
Love Just Is- 5/10- Not a huge fan of this sappy stuff
Sweet 16- 7/10- It's OK
Party Up- 10/10- Good rockin' beat to it!
metamorphosis- 7/10- I didn't really like the verses. but everything else was OK
Inner Strength- 0/10- Horribly stupid. It was only like, one minute and she didn't even sing in it! I never listen to this anymore
Why Not?- 9/10- Her single, it's good
This CD deserves a three stars. If you want better pop music, the just get Hilary Duff self-titled or check out ZOEgirl, Barlowgirl, Jump5, Vanessa Hudgens, or Hannah MOntanah.
I Love this CD alot. October 28, 2006
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
When I first heard this, I loved it. Metamorphosis is my favorite song. It has a cool guitar in it. It's very cool to listen to. The whole CD is sooooo cool. Hilary is a great singer. Her songs put me in a good mood. Her songs are just very cool. I love her alot. Hilary keep singing. You sound awesome. I love your voice.
Bad Follow Up September 13, 2006
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Metamorphasis was a bad follow up from Santa Clause Lane. Not half as good. There are some good hits like So Yesterday, come clean, but otherwise not very good.
=) September 4, 2006
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
1. So Yesterday - 5/10
2. Come Clean - 8/10
3. Workin' It Out - 7/10
4. Where Did I Go Right? - 7/10
5. Anywhere But Here - 7/10
6. The Math - 5/10
7. Love Just Is - 7/10
8. Sweet Sixteen - 5/10
9. Party Up - 6.5/10
10. Metamorphosis - 7/10
11 Inner Strength - 5/10
12. Why Not - 7/10
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