Dancing with the Devil... The Art of Starting Over
by Demi Lovato
  • Record Label: Island
  • Release Date: Apr 2, 2021
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Universal acclaim- based on 3177 Ratings

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  1. lleonardofranco
    Apr 6, 2021
    10
    This is her best album. Probably nominated for album of the year on the next Grammys. I hope so.
  2. alessandrabevil
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Her best album! It really brings such nostalgic feeling of her first works as a teenager but still sound something brand new. It is a whole story that you can listening and see it happening. I mean, the beginning is with Anyone and it ends with Good Place. Is a full circle. A very amazing experience listen this album. Demi Lovato is an artist and this new album just prove that she alwaysHer best album! It really brings such nostalgic feeling of her first works as a teenager but still sound something brand new. It is a whole story that you can listening and see it happening. I mean, the beginning is with Anyone and it ends with Good Place. Is a full circle. A very amazing experience listen this album. Demi Lovato is an artist and this new album just prove that she always bring the best of it.… Expand
  3. Askai99
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is something absolutely new for her, I think it's her best album. Lovely words, deep content, perfect melodies.… Expand
  4. kevinnrod413
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    this is by far Demi’s best album to date. it is so experimental and gorgeous and still has bops and ballads! i’m so proud of her for telling her story and coming out of it stronger than ever before. i hope this album has major success because she deserves it. love you demi.
  5. angielu
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Her best work to date, she’s just amazing and I’m so proud of her journey.!
  6. zantengo
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    2021 felt like a boring year but Demi arrives like the damn one savior of the year. The album shows what it want to give to us. The first 3 tracks are clearly a metaphore and then the intro introduce us to what is it the album for real. The collaborations are marvellous as well. This is by far her best album.
  7. marcos7289
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    perfect melodies, dreamy productions and vocals on point. this album is iconic
  8. joseneto
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Very proud and surprised by the album. It definitely took us all by surprise, sincere, mature and true. Congrats Demi!
  9. Joefahlzer
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    One of the best albums released in this century. very well worked and very well thought out, a voice show.
  10. adilzahidov
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This album reflects a journey, from searching for anyone and at the end she is in the good place
  11. mrocham
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Dancing With the Devil... The Art of Starting Over is a such incredible album. Demi Lovato sounds better than never in this project. Album of the year.
  12. euagst
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Esse é o melhor álbum de Lovato, ela canta sobre sua própria vida com a maior sinceridade do mundo, fala sobre a quase morte cheio de vida, dando energia para quem escuta. As parcerias com Ariana Grande, Sam Fischer, Noah Cyrus e Saweetie são grandes destaques e não deixam a desejar. Embora tenha 19 faixas, sendo uma interlude, o álbum é facilmente digerido.
  13. andresbrito0
    Apr 6, 2021
    10
    It’s perfect, emotional and leave a great message
    each song is unique, it has excellent lyrics, Demi's voice reaches the depths of your soul
    you understand its meaning in addition to enjoying the album with its melodies
  14. Paulocjr
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Best and very mature so far , so brave if her to share her most vulnerable side on this record
  15. Brunopalheta
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    It’s a real life masterpiece. Incredible job by Demi.
    “Easy” and “Met him last night” are definitely the best songs in the album!
  16. regalrosas
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Demi Lovato proved yet again that she is a versatile vocalist. She can belt and whisper. Album of the Year thus far.
  17. eclecticmusic
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    after her controversial issues, demi chose to rise from her ashes and released her best album. a masterpiece about reflecting one's weaknesses, acknowledging the inner demons in us, and the art of starting over. soundwise, it's a seamless and cohesive blend of country, contemporary r&b, dream-pop, soul and psychedelic. can't wait for her to have a grammy nod

    fave tracks: Easy (with Noah    after her controversial issues, demi chose to rise from her ashes and released her best album. a masterpiece about reflecting one's weaknesses, acknowledging the inner demons in us, and the art of starting over. soundwise, it's a seamless and cohesive blend of country, contemporary r&b, dream-pop, soul and psychedelic. can't wait for her to have a grammy nod

    fave tracks:
    Easy (with Noah Cyrus)
    California Sober
    Lonely People
    Carefully
    Met Him Last Night (feat. Ariana Grande)    … Expand
  18. moonlightmarky
    Apr 4, 2021
    10
    greatest album of all time! demi queen of music greatest album of all time! demi queen of music greatest album of all time! demi queen of music greatest album of all time! demi queen of music greatest album of all time! demi queen of music greatest album of all time! demi queen of music greatest album of all time! demi queen of music
  19. oobrunohenrique
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    amazing this woman delivered your best work amazing this woman delivered your best work amazing this woman delivered your best work amazing this woman delivered your best work
  20. stavocaldeirao
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    it's amazing to see how Demi Lovato always manages to be herself in everything she does! Without being appealing or anything like that, she talks about her life in a crude and emotional way. I thank God that she is still here and shows us everything that happened.
  21. VitorMacauba
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Best album of her career, this album has no skips and it’s literally perfect, I love it!
  22. andrespriori
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    this album is a work of art, demi got it right and leaves everyone with a taste for more on each track, album of the year
  23. ralphbernardo13
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Cohesive album and the best one she made so far. Proud of u, Demi! Stronger than before … Expand
  24. andreroberto618
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    a cohesive, coherent and simply perfect album. best album of demi lovato ever
  25. Dsros96
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    I can't believe Demi has outdid themself that much. DWTDTAOSO is a masterpiece, perfectly cohesive and every single they has dropped before the album sounds better as a part of this masterpiece. So far, the best album of the year.
  26. sjpaixao
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This album is a MASTERPIECE. One of my favorite Demi albums and deserved a Grammy nomination
  27. lucaspc
    Apr 4, 2021
    10
    Após anos sombrios, com muitos acontecimentos em sua vida particular e profissional, Demi Lovato transforma essas vivências em aprendizados para poder recomeçar. Dance 'With The Devil... The Art Of Starting Over' é o sétimo disco da cantora americana, seu primeiro após a overdose, em 2018.

    Apesar de narrar a história que marcou sua vida nos últimos anos, e seus momentos mais críticos, o    Após anos sombrios, com muitos acontecimentos em sua vida particular e profissional, Demi Lovato transforma essas vivências em aprendizados para poder recomeçar. Dance 'With The Devil... The Art Of Starting Over' é o sétimo disco da cantora americana, seu primeiro após a overdose, em 2018.

    Apesar de narrar a história que marcou sua vida nos últimos anos, e seus momentos mais críticos, o album não gira em torno do sofrimento e a dor. Ela faz dos momentos mais árduos e sem perspectivas, uma forma de ressignificar sua existência. Lovato consegue expor seus problemas como um teatro da vida real, através de letras, melodias e sons que dão sentido à sua jornada atual.

    Best: The Art Of Starting Over, The Way You Don't Look At Me, Carefully.    … Expand
  28. mikey_morel
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    Literally such a healing, amazing album! This is her story, and it is so transparent. Love you demi!
  29. guiiidb
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    album of the year ! this is her best work so far n she put all of her story n honesty on it. i am so grateful to be able to finally see her history in songs
  30. wag22052003
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Is the best album of her career for sure, it sounds so good, Demi u have one of the best albums of 2021, the collaborations girlllllll, u did it, thank u so much for being so sincere and deep with your feelings, love u.
    PS.: ICU, this one made me cry
  31. Malahat
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Demi Lovato has such a beautiful growth in this album that blows mind. Also she established she cansing everything and this album although has so many songs, you dont get bored at all! Every song has a beautiful meaning of life
  32. ahxh
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    I've always appreciated her incredible voice but felt like her previous work has leaned a little too heavily into the dramatic, to the point of being almost theatrical. This is not that. This is raw and honest. Her experiences are heartbreaking and some of the songs are devastating to hear because I've been through similar situations. It's a heavy listen, but it's worth it. I've gone fromI've always appreciated her incredible voice but felt like her previous work has leaned a little too heavily into the dramatic, to the point of being almost theatrical. This is not that. This is raw and honest. Her experiences are heartbreaking and some of the songs are devastating to hear because I've been through similar situations. It's a heavy listen, but it's worth it. I've gone from appreciating Demi Lovato at a distance to being a full on fan because of this album.… Expand
  33. dionywsuz
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    e ela serviu como sempre que orgulho da demi, essa mulher sempre se supera!
  34. vinosousa
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    O álbum ser torna um pouco longo tendo em conta estarmos acostumados com musicas curtas hoje em dia, mas ainda sim não deixa de ser álbum bom, talvez até o melhor feito até agora. Algumas musicas poderiam ter sido tiradas para deixar o álbum menor, mas sendo uma narrativa DELA quem somos nós pra dizer o que devia ter entrado ou não.
  35. samueldamas
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    perfect! increddible! amazing! i loved! unique aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
  36. snsknowles
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    Demi Lovato lançou o melhor álbum de sua carreira. Totalmente bem feito e coeso.
  37. gloryofmusic
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    I had the pleasure of hearing it last night and it was a more than surprisingly amazing experience. Definitely Demi's best album.
  38. Markkkkkkkkssss
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It truly walks you through the steps of her recovery and it sounds really dreamy and healing. It’s light pop , and lighter than bubblegum pop , not quite indie. It’s very dreamy… Expand
  39. sugaryuris
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    this album is very good and she delivered all the good and the best, her best work to date
  40. NEWCLASSICMATER
    Apr 8, 2021
    10
    her best album and probably the best album of the year cuz everything in this project is beautiful.
  41. TheEmaAguirre
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    an album of both personal and musical growth
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  42. CoffeeDefender
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    I am just gonna apologize up front to all my friends cause DWTDTAOSO is all I’m gonna be talking about for awhile, holy smokes it’s such a masterpiece, NO SKIPS!!!! Demi Lovato did that!!!!
  43. CristopherAl
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Her best album, This álbum is amazing and all tracks is good, Demi need a better promo
  44. diecoast
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    You have to listen form track 1 to 19 in order, to really get the message and want Demi is trying to say
  45. nebraskinha
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Her best work, on this album Demi shows her story, is a real, real, fun and enjoyable album"
  46. moonlight14
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    her best album so far!! the songs are so beautifuls and trully?! i can't believe how she sounds so good on this masterpiece, she absoluty deserve an AOTY in 2022.
  47. imsamdevon
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    JUST WOW everything I wanted from Demi for this album!!!! it’s a rebirth in her music career, the collabs are magnificent
  48. nikpearson
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is clearly her most honest and raw album which is something Demi needed to release after everything she has been through. This is truly a perfect album… Expand
  49. LouisPruz
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Demi really did a great album again, the voice, the lyrics, the topic who treats about is simply genuine and we all really can feel her heart and listen to it
  50. gutorq
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Such a personal and inspirational CD!
    Full of R&B & pop perfections
    You did it again, DEMI!!!
  51. thegabrielmello
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best. No doubt the best! The way was not easy, but this album is proof that it won. The Art of Restarting one of the best songs of the work. The partnerships are simply incredible!!!!… Expand
  52. crybabylovarow
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    O melhor álbum da carreira dela sem dúvidas, ainda não sei escolher qual é a melhor!!
  53. osvxldo
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    her best album with no doubt. she ate this up and left no crumbs so proud of her
  54. vagnervianas
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    A beautiful album, with mature lyrics and a few bops, is definitely a step forward in Demi's career.
  55. VictorReis
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Demi served a BOP!!!
    even going through all the chaos, she delivered a cohesive, light and conceptual album.
  56. Peeplovebr
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    perfect. one of her best albums and probably the best album of the year so far
  57. anna2525
    Apr 7, 2021
    10
    One of her best albums, which offers raw lyrics, great melodies and a notable ability of turning pain into art. Demi Lovato is truly one of a kind and we have so much luck to be able to listen to her songs.
  58. eujoaobarros
    Apr 6, 2021
    10
    so damn good! This is her greatest record ever, she is honest, powerful and sweet at the same time. She did it!
  59. alaxestrabao
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Demi runs away from an old musical style, seeking to innovate by telling her life openly to her listeners. an album about death but that is full of life, this is incredible and touching to the extreme she literally delivered a perfect and desired job.
  60. Pedroalisson
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Impressionante, triste, esperançoso. O álbum da demi é emocionante, e a música com Ariana é perfeita, estou viciado!
  61. raulmanoel
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    A qualidade impecável desse albúm nos mostra o que todos já sabemos, Demi Lovato é a ex act mais injustiçada da geração. Em todos seus albuns ela se entrega, surfa em letras maduras, adultas e no DWTD isso não é diferente. Não é atoa que hoje é a maior vocalista da década
  62. lovatohavana
    Apr 4, 2021
    10
    Serviu vocais, produção, conceito e coesão, outras sonham. Quem está dando reviews baixas tem inveja pq a Demi é artista.
  63. Jm12
    Apr 4, 2021
    10
    Amazing album! I could listen to this album from start to finish. So many great songs!
  64. Agus08
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Demi Lovato gave us an body of ART on "Dancing with the Devil...The Art of Starting Over". There are so many personal songs that everybody can relate to... also there are bops including "Met Him Last Night" with Ariana Grande and "My Girlfriends are my Boyfriend" with Saweetie. She's finally here.
  65. Baratha69
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. She's being honest and vulnerable and that's human feelings. This album is really telling the journey of Demi Lovato we are unaware of.… Expand
  66. Javier_agg
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Es muy interesante como voz de Demi encaja perfectamente con cada canción, realmente es un de los mejores discos de año.
  67. TheSlap
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Cada canción de este álbum es totalmente disfrutable 0 relleno, sin duda Demi se a estado superando con cada era y con está a seguido ese sendero que comenzó con DEMI de hacer álbumes totalmente digeribles, del tipo que no te saltas ninguna canción, con su extraordinaria potencia vocal y la colaboración con Ariana Grande tan armónica sin duda su mejor álbum después de Confident.
  68. yuriortegaa
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Esse, de longe, é o melhor álbum da carreira da Demi Lovato! É INCRÍVEL como ela trabalhou os tons e diversos quesitos diferentes da voz dela! A música com a Ariana tem tudo pra se tornar um hit, é bem radiofônica e ao mesmo tempo super original e conceitual!
  69. jlennonmarques
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    she really gave to us and to the world, the best album of her entire career, for sure it has to be nominated to the grammys
  70. graziguimas32
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    HER best album!!! DEMI LOVATO EU TÔ CHORANDO VOCÊ É A MELHOR, OBRIGADO POR TUDO, TE AMO.
  71. jonnanadine
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    the way you don’t look at me, good place, ICU, met him last night, easy, everything so good man 10/10
  72. Rosicss
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This is the first Demi album I’ve fallen in love with from my first listen. This body of work is cohesive and vocally and emotionally perfect and powerful. I can’t stop listening to met him last night and easy. They’re so good but the rest of the album is perfect, please give it a listen, you’ll love it too. Thank you Demi
  73. erikunbroken
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. te amo lenda jsjejejejeieejebebenekwkwjenebdbdusejbeebebejeheurbrbrfurnrjfirjrnrbrhrh… Expand
  74. caroles
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Demi is giving everything in this album, she finally is aware of who she really is, and what she wants, and at least let the darkness out ♡ she deserves nothing but happiness
  75. miljanamixi
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This is her best work, she did THAT! I'm so happy she is alive and she gave us this MASTERPIECE. I love you always❤️
  76. huny
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this album is perfect, the lyrics are insanaly beatiful, i love demi lovato.… Expand
  77. Xokisses
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Her best album by far! Every song is good, no skips. Deserves all the Grammys
  78. BoomJude
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Not gonna lie, she is a good singer, glad she finally open her heart and tell her stories by singing with gifted voice
  79. Hugomattos
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    este é o trabalho mais coeso e conceitual da Demi. Um álbum catartico, que ela pega a dor dela e transforma em músicas para dançar e se divertir
  80. misslovato
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Amazing album, 10/10! Demi has always been honest in her music, but this is the most honest she’s been in her whole career. The lyrics are so her. Every song is flawless! I would 100% recommend you give it a listen.
  81. mothamonst
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    amazing, shocking, beautiful. this is ART. best songs: dancing with the devil, icu, the art of starting over, melon cake and easy.
  82. WERMIX
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    speechless for this album of the year, like a phoenix she resurfaced from the ashes, did the butterfly mertamofose and created this masterpiece, thanks for this perfect pop and all the beats and arrangements, you are the greatest of all! welcome back legend lovato !!!!!
  83. renanfort
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Ela se superou esse álbum não tem um erro!!! E eu simplesmente não consigo escolher uma favorita, a divisão do álbum com a intro foi muito perspicaz!
  84. ronnelxsantos
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just perfect, if this album didn't win Album of the Year in Grammys. Grammys are cancelled.… Expand
  85. ddlatin
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    the album of the year. So good, so monument so perfect. Thanks demi Lovato for this, xxx
  86. vitxur
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    we all know that Demi is one of the best singers pf this generation, but with "Dancing With The Devil... The Art Of Starting Over" she has taken her artistry to another level and we love to see it.
  87. lovalieber
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    The best album os this year till now! I never heard a so mature work coming from Demi Lovato.
  88. b7777
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Love it! Bops left and right! Loved the track “Dancing with the devil”. Demi really toped this
  89. Itscamila
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    this is her best album, im so proud of her
    i love demi so much, she deserve only the best
  90. Vatzel
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Demi tiene el poder de hacer arte. Todos sus album's son WOW pero este es sin duda el mejor. Su voz es impresionante, las canciones hermosas, las colaboraciones son increíbles. Todo perfecto, por favor no hagan de las cekticas un lugar de odio y sean objetivos.
  91. ruthjmh
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    A serve. Demi always surprises us with her talent and her music. Every song is so good. This album is skipless. Congrats to Demi!!
  92. Joaopaullof
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. unfortunately there are a lot of people who like to criticize Demi Lovato .. this album is just perfect!… Expand
  93. DZuniga
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Really cohesive piece of art, no skips, every song is amazing and personal. Her best album to date, so proud of her!!!
  94. Uberrios
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Raw songs, lyrics and a lot of emotions. this is what Demi Lovato does. She tells a story with her music and it’s amazing. I love her music cause of that. I hear a story of her life. Her story!! This album is a masterpiece.
  95. Cherrynes
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    All the musics are amazing !! My fav is easy but I love it all. She is a queen
  96. Jhope
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    One of the most sincery and inspiring album of the planet. Love her voice in every single word. Thank God Demi literally exist.
  97. Yoell
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This album is perfection. If you're demi fan or not. I believe you should at least listen to the album once to fall in love with it
    The way you dont look at me tales you back to her hwga era. Her soft beautiful voice is everything Easy with noah surprised me and became my favorite collab.
  98. sweetenerade
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Excellent from start to finish. The lyrics, vocals, production, cohesion all tell a story, and tells is well. This album will be enjoyed not only by fans, but people who have not really listened to Demi. The best tracks first listen are “Met Him Last Night” “Easy” and “Butterfly”
  99. jovenhembrador
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    the BEST ALBUM!! It was her best work and all the songs are bops... It's skipless...
  100. esleioficial
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This is the best album the i’ve heard, So Many perfect songs, I love it, congratulations Demi Lovato for the pop perfection that You’ve done! ❤️
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. AllMusic
    Apr 15, 2021
    60
    Lovato's frankness is disarming, forcing a listener to reckon with the depths of the singer's distinction, yet the album works best when it veers toward lighter territory, letting the slick R&B rhythms and sugared hooks carry Lovato's emoting.
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  2. PopMatters
    Apr 8, 2021
    80
    Dancing With the Devil… The Art of Starting Over is Demi Lovato like we have never heard before. She is sassy and carefree while serious about her identity and personhood in a way she has been itching to be for years.
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  3. Clash Music
    Apr 8, 2021
    80
    The opening three tracks are almost an EP in their own right, before a quick reset. Semi title track ‘The Art Of Starting Over’ begins anew, a straight forward bop that gets to the root of Demi’s recovery – her natural talent, her ear for pop magic, affording room for personal renewal.
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