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  1. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    OMG she really outdid herself on this one. This is a masterpiece. The groove is exactly what she needs right now. I'm in love.
  2. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers. It’s not only an album, it’s a body of work, a lifestyle. This is the best album she’s ever released, really proud of who she became!
  3. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    So good ! You can tell that she took pleasure doing it. It really is a fresh start and it feels good to finally hear the real her
  4. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is the best album of the year, Demi was completely lit in each song, his vocal technique had a giant improvement, I connected with each of his lyrics, and the video of Dancing with the devil is, in my opinion, one of the videos with more feeling than an artist has ever made, is a complete piece of art, i really love this album. Expand
  5. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Album is good from start to finish. There is a song for everyone and for every mood. Lyrics, vocals, emotions. In true Demi fashion she approaches her songs with overwhelming honesty and talent.
  6. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Beautiful, powerful, painful, this album definitely deserves a 10, The album of her career
  7. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Demi served a BOP!!!
    even going through all the chaos, she delivered a cohesive, light and conceptual album.
  8. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    So powerful, i love her freedom, an artis with all the lyrics, I'm so proud to be part of her Journey since I was 8 years olds
  9. Apr 2, 2021
    0
    Same thing as always... she still hasnt found herself yet. MHLN is good, tho.
  10. Apr 2, 2021
    2
    lyrically well done but lacks variety as the majority of the tracks sound very similar and recall the same story over and over again.
  11. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. incrível, incomparável, perfeito! sem palavras, valeu a pena esperar 4 anos por isso. tudo está impecável e na medida certa.

    Demetria, você simplesmente serviu.
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  12. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Eu estou completamente apaixonado por esse álbum!! Acredito que a maior intenção do álbum e contar essa história de alguns anos que se passou
  13. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    this album is deep, personal and represents who she is today. she is a warrior and a survivor that has overcome so much in her young life. many summer bops, some songs are more heavy and personal but they all have an honest and pure feel to them.
  14. 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
  15. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    this is easily her best album. period. i feel like she’s found her sound. also, her vocals are insane.
  16. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    PERFECT
    this is the best album of the year and i am not kidding
    demi lovato is the most amazing singer and i’m so happy with this
  17. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Demi's best album to date. Her voice sounds so clear, the lyrics are real and the story gets told in such a beautiful way. The whole experience of listening the entire album is mind blowing. Thanks Demi for this masterpiece.
  18. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Best Lovato album so far. Very cohesive and great story telling. Melon Cake is unique and the collaborations were smooth and gorgeous in every way possible.
  19. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Demi Lovato is incredible, this album is incredible and necessary, just like her. Thanks, Demi, for share your truth with us.
  20. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Best album of her career!! Awesome!! I can’t stop listening! All the songs are so good!
  21. 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.
  22. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Demi's best work so far... proud of her, she deserve this so much and can't wait for more
  23. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This is just incredible, raw, honest and real. Demi is back stronger than ever
  24. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    so powerful!! one of the best albuns of the year. incredible vocals, production and lyrics. so proud of demi!!!
  25. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    O album conta a vida da Demi, depois de uma experiência de cause morte de um jeito leve e cheio de vida. Cada música tem seu destaque. 19 músicas pode parecer muito em album, mas com esse album parece pouco, ele é leve e te leva para o paraíso. Parabéns, Demetria.
  26. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    she truly created art. beautiful album and the tracks are so cohesive. dancing with the devil the art of starting over just makes me feel safe.
  27. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Sublime, meaningful and emotional. Her most distinctive album to date. 10/10
  28. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is an amazing wonderful music album that tells a super true story couldn't be more perfect Expand
  29. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O álbum mais verdadeiro e concerto que eu já ouvi. Nele Demi começa falando sobre ninguém está ouvindo ela na faixa "Anyone" que ela lançou no palco da maior premiação de música do mundo, o Grammy e depois vai para uma das músicas mais tocantes que é a música título "Dancing With The Devil". Expand
  30. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Her voice is so angelic, the album is a mix of chill songs and hits. IMO her best album
  31. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    aoty aoty aoty aoty powerful
    great
    shiny
    everything good in this worldd
    everyone should listen to it
  32. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    there so many things that I could say here, she is an true artist.
    this album is raw, beautiful and soulful. and this is demi lovato.
  33. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Her best work, so good!!!
    Thank you demi for this masterpiece, you deserve the world.
  34. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Best 2021 album!!! Her vocals and her lyrics are so strong!! Absolutely her best job ever!
  35. 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
  36. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Really this is a starting over in the career of Demi Lovato. She come here to show how she make music, and the powerful vocalist she are.
  37. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    All the musics are amazing !! My fav is easy but I love it all. She is a queen
  38. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    I don't have enough words to describe this album. Demi Lovato and her crew made a great job; the vocal is powerful than ever, the melody is catchy, all of the songs are well written and produced - we can feel her honesty - and let's not forget all the concept with the photography. You might not like the genre, but cannot say this is a bad album, because it is not. DWTD: TAOSO is definitelyI don't have enough words to describe this album. Demi Lovato and her crew made a great job; the vocal is powerful than ever, the melody is catchy, all of the songs are well written and produced - we can feel her honesty - and let's not forget all the concept with the photography. You might not like the genre, but cannot say this is a bad album, because it is not. DWTD: TAOSO is definitely one of the best arts of this decade. Expand
  39. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Melhor álbum da carreira da Demi, a forma como ele conta a sua história de forma leve e dançante em um pop
  40. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album delves so deep into Demi Lovato's world since her 2018 overdose. It covers love, triumph, pain, and healing all on one collective series of songs. Truly a work of art. Expand
  41. 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
  42. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    the best album of the year, all the songs are so good. This album is so great, perfect... thank u demi
  43. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Álbum do ano, Demi entregou tudo nesse álbum, transformando toda sua dor em arte
  44. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Demi Lovato offers an album unlike anything she has ever done, a totally cohesive album. The serenity and the vocals are perfect, the album is amazing
  45. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is a cultural reset depicting self love, overcoming the pain and an open book for new chapter in life! Thank you, Demi! Expand
  46. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pop perfection! Best Demi album, so different from what she did on the past.. Expand
  47. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    the album is cohesive, it is the embodiment of perfection, Demi Lovato surprises with her vocal talent, with the compositions and as the story goes from Anyone to God Place, all very harmonious and perfect.
  48. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Such an amazing album. Glad she finally experimented with new sounds. Lyrics on point.
  49. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    her best album, tells her truth, the lyrics are raw, her voice its just wow.
  50. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Versatile and original , definitely different from her previous projects in a good way
  51. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    A literal masterpiece, not a single skip on the whole album. Pure perfection!
  52. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    The best album off all time. The lyrics, vocals, production, cohesion all tell a story. This album will be enjoyed not only by fans, but people who have not really listened to Demi
  53. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Her best album yet! Love the new sound. Ethereal dreamy pop is the perfect way to describe it. Thanks so much Demi and everyone involved for your hard work!
  54. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Cohesive and brilliant! undoubtedly Lovato's best work, the album has several possible singles that sound more and more pleasant with each repetition
  55. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Her best album yet!! Loved every track! You can really tell she took all the time she needed to make this whole masterpiece.. so proud of Demi!
  56. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    it’s just perfect, it’s her most mature album, really cohesive, it’s like a movie of her life, it’s a special album, for my opinion her best album.
  57. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    the album is perfect, with a sound of summer songs and a translation of deep and personal songs. Demi Lovato is more mature than ever in this project. STREAMM in the PERFECT legend.
  58. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. o maior álbum da carreira.
    começamos com anyone seguido por uma ordem cronologoca que nos leva há uma viagem na história de vida da Demi.
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  59. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    she knows how to tell her story. her voice brings to us joy, love, sad, tears and the true about a life. I love how she made a story line between the past, present and future feels so powerful even when hurt Demi so bad. you, your voice and story deserves a full sky of sun. #DWDTAOSO is beutiful and brave. congrats Demi! love u
  60. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Ela conta de uma forma linda sobre seus traumas e como podem ser transformados em arte.
  61. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    this literally the best album that i’ve ever heard! demi lovato i love you so much... this is literally art, this work is everything
  62. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    The album is excellent, extremely cohesive and light, taking us through a chronological journey in Demi’s life since 2018 and leaving us wanting more even though the album is 19 tracks long. It does not feel like a such long album at all. You’ll find sad songs, happy songs, sad bops, party bops and more. This might be Lovato’s best album to date.
  63. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    esse é seu melhor álbum de longe, o álbum de conta uma história do início ao fim, ela foi muito perspicaz lançando junto de um documentário que te faz entender mais as letras das músicas
  64. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Esse é um dos melhores trabalhos da Demi. A cada um ela se supera, mas esse é espetacular! Cada canção te um ritmo e letra tocantes, que ficam na mente. Não senti o tempo passar de tão natural que o álbum soa.
  65. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This album is SO good, I'm mind blowed, this is just perfect... I'm speachless omfg. I love you Demiii, and so proud of you.
  66. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This album is a materpiece, everything fits perfectly, the harmonies, the vocals, all impecabble.
  67. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This IS the best redemption album, un history, she's so powerful women, this álbum IS the most incredible from her to date.
  68. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    it's her best album!! it's a storyline about everything she's been through for the last years. it's real, honest and deep. and her voice is better than ever !
  69. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Demi reivented her sound os this era and the dreamy pop is just a result of her colored life right now. love it!
  70. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Demi sounds AMAZING, UNEXPECTED and UNBELIEVABLE. This album is so so so good. Congrats, Demi!
  71. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    O álbum é incrível, muita identidade, único e letras incríveis!! Melhor álbum do ano!
  72. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    this is her best and most personal album, I love it
  73. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    It’s literally incredible, no mistake, no issues, so much perfect, I’m more in love with Demi
  74. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Definitely the best album by pop star Demi Lovato. Owner of one of the best vocals of this last generation, Lovato gave us the most cohesive work of his entire career. With top-notto produced, heartfelt lyrics and powerful collaborations such as Met Him Last Night (with. Ariana Grande) and Easy (with. Noah Cyrus), 15 Minutes and Lonely People are certainly big highlights of the new album.Definitely the best album by pop star Demi Lovato. Owner of one of the best vocals of this last generation, Lovato gave us the most cohesive work of his entire career. With top-notto produced, heartfelt lyrics and powerful collaborations such as Met Him Last Night (with. Ariana Grande) and Easy (with. Noah Cyrus), 15 Minutes and Lonely People are certainly big highlights of the new album. Demi's beginning is experiencing her best artistic moment. Expand
  75. Apr 2, 2021
    0
    mais da mesma coisa da demi, um álbum mal produzido que apenas foca os vocais, como todas as músicas da demi, as desse álbum não são diferentes. as músicas começam calmas, mas quando chegam no meio começam os whistles e a música vira uma gritaria até o final, isso cansa MUITO os ouvidos, principalmente quando você tem que ouvir DEZENOVE músicas desse álbum, e nem o feat com a arianamais da mesma coisa da demi, um álbum mal produzido que apenas foca os vocais, como todas as músicas da demi, as desse álbum não são diferentes. as músicas começam calmas, mas quando chegam no meio começam os whistles e a música vira uma gritaria até o final, isso cansa MUITO os ouvidos, principalmente quando você tem que ouvir DEZENOVE músicas desse álbum, e nem o feat com a ariana conseguiu salvar esta mulher da mesmice. enfim, não recomendo esse álbum, ele é horrivel.

    o lado bom? demi lovato agora tem um arsenal nuclear.
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  76. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    O trajeto da evolução músical é árduo e com "Dancing With The Devil... The Art Of Starting over", Demi Lovato mostra o que pode ser um dos seus auges artísticos. Abandonando o estilo de seus antecessores, Demi nos entrega um belo projeto artístico, com belos instrumentais de fundos, uma letra legal e motivadora e uma melodia diferente e evolutiva a cada música. Com belíssimas composiçõesO trajeto da evolução músical é árduo e com "Dancing With The Devil... The Art Of Starting over", Demi Lovato mostra o que pode ser um dos seus auges artísticos. Abandonando o estilo de seus antecessores, Demi nos entrega um belo projeto artístico, com belos instrumentais de fundos, uma letra legal e motivadora e uma melodia diferente e evolutiva a cada música. Com belíssimas composições em faixas como "Anyone" "Dacing with the devil" e "Butterfly", Demi nos entrega belos vocais que nos cativa e nos entretem durante as 19 faixas do "standart". Com participações especiais como Noah Cyrus e Ariana Grande, a cantora casa perfeitamente os vocais e apresenta o que podem ser futuros hits - e muito bons, diga-se de passagem -. Com esse belo trabalho artístico, Demi mostra a verdadeira essência de um artísta: criar algo dedicado à arte, não ao streaming e muito menos desenhado comercialmente como alguns cantores teen fazem atualmente, arte serve para inspirar, cativar e servir de refêrencias, então é justo dizer que esse álbum vai servir de futuras referências no mundo da música.

    Destaque para "Anyone" "The Art Of Starting Over" "The Kind Of Lover I Am" "Easy - feat Noah Cyrus" e "California Sober"
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  77. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Perfectamente equilibrado. Sonidos innovadores convierten el viaje de Demi Lovato en toda una experiencia para el oído.
  78. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. dancing with the devil: the art of starting over isn’t just an album, it’s a lifestyle, a reason to breathe, an escape from this cruel world. it’s art, the first gift u open on christmas, a hug from a loved one, it’s everything you’ve ever wanted, it’s everything u need Expand
  79. 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!
  80. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    I feel like this album is full of freedom, like a peace after the stom. I never heard something so special like that.
  81. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    this is so different than everything she's ever done, I'm so impressed and proud
  82. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This is an album that has a reason to exist. In each songs Demi Lovato relates her experiences from the moment she needed help with her addictions, her overdose and finally finding peace within herself at last. She explores a new sound, one that fits very comfortable with her voice and state of mind. It’s a refreshing experience that anyone could enjoy and relate to.
  83. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    PERRFECT, um algum maravilhoso. Tem tudo para ser um grammy Wigner e muito mais
  84. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Definitely demi lovato's best album, extremely cohesive and very good to hear.
  85. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This album is definitely her best and I wouldn't think she would top her last project "TMYLM" Proud of her and she deserves all the success ♥
  86. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Best album of her career, this album has no skips and it’s literally perfect, I love it!
  87. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    dancing with the devil...the art of starting over is so powerful and honest. THE BEST album of demi
  88. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    WORK OF ART. The cover, the title, the different sounds, the different lyrics, make it just PERFECT. She did not force her voice to those high notes, however, those low notes give you chills. Her voice in this album sounds different. The sounds are different. Her best album so far. It deserves recognition and awards. Applause for this masterpiece.
  89. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    A masterpiece. This is so long the best album of Demi’s career. She’s being so insane and true inthe lyrics and I love that.
  90. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It’s not only an album, it’s a body of work, a lifestyle. This is the best album she’s ever released, really proud of who she became! Expand
  91. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    the album is her best body of work! she just played with her voice, not trying to prove something (that everyone knows), but she just poured her heart and soul, without any restrictions! it's an album with 0 skips, and it deserves every praise in the world. the lyrics are so beautiful and all of them tell a story and are so cohesive, miss lovato did something here and everyone should be listening
  92. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    O melhor álbum dela, a Demi saiu totalmente de sua zona de conforto, o álbum é inspirador, cativante, e genial, faz justiça ao título sendo totalmente uma obra de arte o recomeço da Demi
  93. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This álbum is art!!!tudo nele é maravilhoso, não tem um defeito, amo cada música dele!
  94. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Her best album without a doubt, her vocals have never been better and it is really honest raw and vulnerable Expand
  95. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Not only her best album by far but possibly the best album released this year!!!
  96. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    simply perfect, a mixture of sounds that make me want to listen until my brain explodes
  97. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This álbum is amanzing, Demi TRANSCEDEU como artista.
    Conceito, COESÃO E ACLAMAÇÃO.
  98. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    The most incredible project I’ve ever seen (album+music video+documentary). Definitely the album of the year
  99. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Eu amei!! Demi Lovato segue fazendo TUDO! Uma lenda meus amigos, uma lenda, amo tudo que ela faz e esse álbum não é diferente... letras e músicas impecáveis, valeu a pena a espera de quatro anos. Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 13
  2. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.