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  1. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    One of the most cohesive album I’ve ever heard in my life. What Demi just did in this album made her grew up in music in a way so good that surprised me.
  2. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Este album relata una historia en toda su escencia, paren el odio a Lovato y escucha esta joya de la musica Expand
  3. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Tiene sonidos increíbles , es uno de sus mejores trabajos y amo todas sus canciones, el arte está aquí.
  4. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Me ha salvado de tantas formas esta mujer, siempre seré fanático de su persona y su arte
  5. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Esse álbum é uma obra de arte. Todos os outros álbuns levam a Dancing with the Devil: The Art of Starting Over, o qual consegue, com maestria, nos mostrar o lado mais frágil e mais forte de Demi Lovato. Em uma canção ela diz "I'm strong in a way that I know how to show you my fragile" e essa frase define todo o álbum. Com uma voz de tirar o fôlego, Demi Lovato nos ensinou a arte deEsse álbum é uma obra de arte. Todos os outros álbuns levam a Dancing with the Devil: The Art of Starting Over, o qual consegue, com maestria, nos mostrar o lado mais frágil e mais forte de Demi Lovato. Em uma canção ela diz "I'm strong in a way that I know how to show you my fragile" e essa frase define todo o álbum. Com uma voz de tirar o fôlego, Demi Lovato nos ensinou a arte de recomeçar. Expand
  6. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love this album❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Expand
  7. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Demi mostrou ser uma excelente artista, transformando algo tão cruel de sua vida, em arte da forma mais pura e genuína. Esse álbum é monumental, sua evolução sonora e identidade artística só aumenta, esse é sem dúvida alguma o maior e melhor trabalho que ela já entregou.
  8. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Perfect! So beautiful, and i love her, i don't live in the world without Demi, so sorry for bad inglish!
  9. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Un álbum increíble, con nuevo sonido y con letras geniales, y reales por parte de nuestra queridisima Demi♥
  10. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    O álbum é incrível, conta uma história da primeira a última track. Demi superou qualquer expectativas com esse álbum.
  11. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Álbum mostra a maturidade a Demi, também mostra como ela conseguiu evoluir, e não colocar qualquer "coisa" em seu álbum. Expand
  12. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This is by far Demi's most honest album, with a new sound from her previous work, there's a whole lot more soul in the meaning of each song as she shares her experiences over the past couple years. The songs in this album maintain a fun side to them while not falling into the repetitive pattern most mainstream pop songs do (and then end up sounding the same) She manages to break from thatThis is by far Demi's most honest album, with a new sound from her previous work, there's a whole lot more soul in the meaning of each song as she shares her experiences over the past couple years. The songs in this album maintain a fun side to them while not falling into the repetitive pattern most mainstream pop songs do (and then end up sounding the same) She manages to break from that and explore different sounds. Expand
  13. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    absolutely AOTY, without a DOUBT.
    Extremely personal and well written Demi brings a side that we never saw, but that we already know exists, and listen those words coming out of her mouth, with such sincerity, is not only cathartic, but breathtaking
  14. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before
  15. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Esse álbum me trouxe uma nova Demi Lovato, e me levou para um mundo novo, das as faucas do álbum escritas com o coração.
  16. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    They aren't just normal pop songs for charts, we can really that Demi put her heart into this. I'm not even a Demi fan but I love this.
  17. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    A strong, realistic, raw, fantastic journey. Her best work yet! Love her voice and talent beyond words.
  18. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This is the best album I have ever heard, the versatility in genres and lyrics really make it stand out. I love the way she uses her story to create art, it is truly inspiring.
  19. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of The best albums so far! She always goes above and beyond. Demi is an amazing powerful singer and the songs are soulful and touching. Expand
  20. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    One of the most authentic, sonically and lyrically cohesive albums in pop music of the last decade. With this album, Demi has stepped out with one of the best albums of the year, and certainly one of the strongest pop albums in recent music. The musical storytelling is similar to your favourite book, wanting to get to the end to fully appreciate its totality and yet not wanting it to end.One of the most authentic, sonically and lyrically cohesive albums in pop music of the last decade. With this album, Demi has stepped out with one of the best albums of the year, and certainly one of the strongest pop albums in recent music. The musical storytelling is similar to your favourite book, wanting to get to the end to fully appreciate its totality and yet not wanting it to end. It is clear, with this album, Demi solidifies herself as one of the most versatile, dynamic, and talented artist of our time. Her vocal ability is truly once in a century, and her suffering beautifully gifts the world a remarkably compelling album. May she now have peace and joy. Brava Demi! Expand
  21. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    O álbum da carreira! Amei todas as faixas, Demi acertou mais uma vez, lançando algo coerente e coeso. Valeu a pena esperar os quatro anos.
  22. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Muy buena historia de su vida demi tiene un gran potencial de voz en este álbum logra dar todo el poder que queríamos demi es un gran cantante
  23. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    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
  24. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Para o desespero das Selena/Taylor fã, o Album Of The Year está pronto. O choro é livre
  25. Apr 4, 2021
    10
    Demi transformou seus traumas e dores em um álbum que te leva a um jornada pop
  26. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    this is by far the best of demi’s albums!!!! there’s no skip in this masterpiece. all of the songs are so perfect. THIS DESERVES AOTY AND ALL OF THE AWARDS!!
  27. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Perfeito demais, sem defeitos, coesão e aclamação, Demi nunca erra. Álbum da vida
  28. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O encontro da mistura perfeita da própria vida da Demi Lovato, somado com sons acústicos e eletrônicos, toques de psicodélica, e letras maravilhosas, quase todas as músicas são pontos altos, na minha cabeça funciona como uma pequena mistura da vibe do Rainbow da Kesha indie folk com o Artpop da Gaga em suas pequenas estranhezas Expand
  29. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. diferente dos álbuns passados, esse não contém notas graves e nem agudos, a nova versão de Demi Lovato. Um álbum que trás sentimentos e confissões, o ouvinte acabada sendo o melhor amigo de Demi. Expand
  30. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    the album “dancing with the devil... the art of starting over” did what the bible couldn’t do
  31. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Just one word a real 'MASTERPIECE'
  32. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    The best album ever!!!! I loved
  33. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    The best album so far!! Way to go Demi!! Thanks for letting yourself be so raw and vulnerable. Definately inspiring!
  34. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    this album is GREAT, demi’s story is so heartbreaking but also very strong, she has come a long way and i’m so proud of her.
  35. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This Is a masterpiece, a great álbum. The Best album so far. Demi Is the Best voucalist of our generation
  36. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This album surpasses all my expectations. Demi explores her voice in a different way and sound, taking the listener in a amazing journey of feelings and great vocals — i'm also acknowledging her vocal versatility, which is way better shown than in her other albums, which were more concentrated in one specific and different type of sound. DWTDTAOSO soumds soft to listen but have so manyThis album surpasses all my expectations. Demi explores her voice in a different way and sound, taking the listener in a amazing journey of feelings and great vocals — i'm also acknowledging her vocal versatility, which is way better shown than in her other albums, which were more concentrated in one specific and different type of sound. DWTDTAOSO soumds soft to listen but have so many hard stuff to tell. Expand
  37. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Simplesmente perfeito!
    A batida da música em sincronia perfeita com a voz dela, é divino. Sua voz parece que foi feita por deuses em dias de alegria. As letras tocantes, e ela com certeza colocou sua alma para fazê-las. Demi Lovato canta com a alma, você consegue sentir isso.
  38. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Arte en cada detalle
    Simple y perfecto Sonido y profundidad en cada palabra de este álbum
  39. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Es un álbum muy completo, armonioso. Definitivamente arte. Demi ha demostrado ser una artista completa.
  40. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Is one of those albums you don’t realize how good it is until you start getting the songs stuck in your head and you can’t get them out
  41. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Thank you demetria for so much ART. This entire álbum is unique and powerfull, allowing you to show the best of the best.
  42. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Eu amei esse álbum. Sem dúvidas o melhor algum da carreira de Demi Lovato, tão honesto, ela conseguiu mostrar com clareza e bom gosto tudo o que ela passou! Instrumentais, produção musical e vocais perfeitos! 10/10
  43. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    O melhor trabalho da Demi, ela pegou toda sua dor e transformou em arte. Ela é uma inspiração pra mim! Desejo só o melhor para ela!
  44. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Truth speaks the album and that alone shows how Demi catapulted it as one of the strongest albums of 2021! We're happy we got to see her growth and art of starting over after almost 4 years of no music!
  45. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    esse álbum é perfeitamente perfeito a cada minuto, parabéns Demi e equipe.
  46. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    In this masterpiece Demi showed all of herself, this is like a travesy through someone strong enough to transmitting a clear message
  47. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Cada faixa é única, as 3 primeiras são contem um significado bem forte. A divisão feita pela intro que logo depois apresentam faixas mais leves realmente nos mostra como se fosse uma trilha sonora
  48. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I loved this album because the singer was able to expose all of her truth like no other artist did! Expand
  49. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Just a word: “WOW”
    This is absolutely her best album so far. Full of amazing songs and amazing vocals!!!
    Thank you Demi
  50. Apr 3, 2021
    10
    This álbum of Demi Lovato is amazing
  51. Apr 3, 2021
    10
    Um álbum cheio de emoções e feito com muito por por uma mulher incrível... te amo Demi Lovato ❤
  52. Apr 3, 2021
    10
    inspiring, raw and realistic. totally surgical and insightful on each track, in addition to making it clear that 'monogamy' is not your thing. honest and surreal in every way, more than necessary.
  53. Apr 3, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing! Demi you’re the best, so proud of you after tell me you love me. Expand
  54. Apr 3, 2021
    10
    best album, i loved so much!!!!! so criative and so special. DEMI FOR GRAMMY 2022
  55. Apr 3, 2021
    10
    Undoubtedly Demi shows her best work. Deep songs. Her collaboration with Ariana Grande is the best on the album. Here we have the future winner of the best pop vocal album of the grammy.
  56. Apr 3, 2021
    10
    Her most cohesive album to date. All the songs tell her story in the most beautiful way. Definitely her most personal album. I love this new sound from her. Demi is the best. Congratz for this álbum
  57. Apr 3, 2021
    10
    Este álbum es una obra de ARTE y el que diga que no es Selenator y están enojados por que Selena no puede hacer lo mismo, ups.
  58. Apr 3, 2021
    10
    MELHOR ÁLBUM DA BONECA!!!! simplesmente perfeito, do começo ao fim, minha favorita no momento é Melon Cake
  59. Apr 3, 2021
    10
    É incrível o álbum , eu não esperava e realmente se percebe que ela evoluiu
    Eu gostei
  60. Apr 3, 2021
    10
    É o melhor álbum da carreira, muito intimista e com músicas tocantes de qualidade.
  61. Apr 3, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best álbum of Demi Lovato, I loved it.

    Good lyrics and production

    Recommend
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  62. Apr 3, 2021
    10
    It's one of DEMI's best jobs, The melodies, his voice and the collaborations that make up the album are very good
  63. Apr 3, 2021
    10
    Es algo que no se habia visto en demi y la verdad me alegra que se alla abierto sincerandose con nosotros contandonos todo por lo que atravesado ya que gracias a eso se pudo crear y hacer este impactante album que asu vez es dificil no poder dejar de escucharlo cada canción es maravillosa que te llega al alma no seas duro dejate llevar es una mujer que trata de cambiar y ser mejor escuchala
  64. Apr 3, 2021
    10
    This Álbum si Amazing Thanks Demi, DWTDAOSO si AOTY Merece mucho apoyo este álbum Una Joya completa❤️
  65. Apr 3, 2021
    10
    prestando atenção nas letras e no conceito da construção do album, ela realmente fez uma narrativa foda nesse aqui, oq é estranho pq os albuns dela eu nunca vi muita conexão entre as faixas, aqui ela tá contando uma história, album da carreira e fim.
  66. Apr 3, 2021
    10
    Album da carreira,simplesmente maravilhoso e destaque pra Easy melhor do album. Nota 100
  67. Apr 3, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. felizmente álbum do ano e se discordar chore na sua casa hater de merda, obcecados Expand
  68. Apr 3, 2021
    10
    Amazing. Demi é sensacional e sua história é incrível. Muita força pra ela!
  69. Apr 3, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Álbum perfeito, superou expectativas! Trouxe uma demi mais madura segura de si. Expand
  70. Apr 3, 2021
    10
    Flawless and sincere album, Demi knew how to bring her life experiences in strong songs with shocking lyrics from the heart, the bass and guitar chords and ballads on the piano make this album unique and currently the best of her career.
  71. Apr 3, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album show us how powerful can be Demi's voice, experimenting different sounds, raw lyrics and being so honest Expand
  72. Apr 3, 2021
    10
    Impecável! Não consigo parar de escutar, as faixas que mais se destacam na minha opinião são Melon Cake, Met Him Last Night e Easy.
  73. Apr 3, 2021
    10
    visceral. pure honesty and inspiration! wasn’t expecting to hear all of this. her journey is hard to watch and listen but the way she turns it into art... speechless. a masterpiece. one of her best albums if not the best.
  74. Apr 3, 2021
    10
    this album is amazing. it explore different sounds, genres and emotions while sounding really cohesive. Demi is an amazing vocalist
  75. Apr 3, 2021
    10
    The best album of the year i can say! It couldn’t been any better, i’m in love with it
  76. Apr 3, 2021
    10
    Is so good, is a good album.
    Incredible and wonderful. Demi really outdoes herself with this album, listening to it takes you into a magical world ... I really highly recommend this album.
  77. Apr 3, 2021
    10
    Amazing album!!!!!!.The best of her career with incredible vocals and very meaningful lyrics, I loved
  78. VHL
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    This album is an excellent album. It's so cohesive... the transition between the first 3 songs and the intro, then The art of starting over... It's so well prepared and well think, we can definitely feel that she put her heart, soul and time on it... I really fell in love with Demi Lovato, I heard a little from her in the past but never more than that. Thank you for giving this album and IThis album is an excellent album. It's so cohesive... the transition between the first 3 songs and the intro, then The art of starting over... It's so well prepared and well think, we can definitely feel that she put her heart, soul and time on it... I really fell in love with Demi Lovato, I heard a little from her in the past but never more than that. Thank you for giving this album and I truly feel so sorry for her issues... I hope you'll be ok. I just want to finish my comment by saying that she definitely is one of the voice of the generation or THE voice of the generation. I fell in love with the vocals. I hope this album will be nominated for the Grammys and not only nominated but win multiple awards !! This truly deserves, even though it's the beginning of 2021, there will be other albums too, but I don't think something will ever top that... I never heard a good album like this since years... Expand
  79. Apr 3, 2021
    10
    This album gave me a lyrical, being a masterpiece, the collaboration with Ariana grande, Noa Cyrus are the most beautiful and completely stems.
  80. Apr 3, 2021
    10
    It’s amazing, simply show-stopping. My favorite track is the title one Dancing with the Devil, the vocals on this album are on point as always with Demi we get amazing singing, she has such a range. But this album has something more: rawness, honesty and vulnerability. Recommend listening to it at evening or at night, it has totally different vibe.
  81. Apr 3, 2021
    10
    What an amazing album, it shows the whole process she went through, dancing with the devil is her best album.
  82. Apr 3, 2021
    10
    One of the most cohesive and vulnerable body of works I've ever listened to
  83. Apr 3, 2021
    10
    A mix of many genres, singing about so many topics, that together made a true work of art. Masterpiece, just that.
  84. Apr 3, 2021
    10
    Demi’s most cohesive work, raw emotion & honesty! Starting with asking for help with the song Anyone and ending with Good Place! So good! 10/10
  85. Apr 3, 2021
    10
    She took us throughout her journey with this album and still managed to deliver a chill-vibe sound that just makes you want to keep listening.
    Such a masterpiece.
    Easily my favorite album of 2021!
  86. Apr 3, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing! Su voz, su historia y más el toque que todos conocemos de la Demi nos da como resultado el mejor álbum que pude realizar , queen Demi Expand
  87. Apr 3, 2021
    10
    The album the year ❤❤ the best, demi i love u boo
    You are stronger, stay strong... you not be alone
  88. Apr 3, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Simplesmente perfeito, tudo nesse album encanta, o conceito, as letras, a historia por tras do que é cantado. Expand
  89. Apr 3, 2021
    10
    One of her very best albuns, imo. The sound is very different from her previous works which surprised me in the best way possible! So glad she's sharing her story with us once again!
  90. Apr 3, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O álbum está perfeito! O álbum evidencia claramente a evolução e qualidade sonora da artista! Expand
  91. Apr 8, 2021
    10
    This new era is AWESOME!! is a real MASTERPIECE!!!!
    Demi deserves a Grammy!! I really love it!!!
  92. Apr 3, 2021
    10
    Inspiring, beautiful and his vocal quality to another level. One of Demi’s best album
  93. Apr 3, 2021
    10
    Honestly... This is her best work to date, surpassing even the masterpiece that is "Tell Me You Love Me", Demi is on another level with this album.
  94. Apr 4, 2021
    10
    A nossa Demi mais uma vez mostrou ser extremamente talentosa, tanto na voz quanto na composição. Eu não poderia estar mais orgulhosa. Esse album é o melhor e mais incrível da carreira dela.
  95. Apr 3, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is incredible. It take you through a journey of emotion. The instrumentals, the vocals, harmonies, the lyrics are beautiful. I cried, vibe, and dance. The collab with ari was perfect, the voices together was out of this world. Sam and Noah collab was sooo good. I can’t stop hearing this album. The more I hear the better it gets... Expand
  96. Apr 3, 2021
    10
    El mejor trabajo discográfico de Demi! La disposición de las canciones a lo largo del álbum te lleva de viaje.
  97. Apr 3, 2021
    10
    The album of the year, simply his best work.
    The lyrics are master piece, she has everything in this album, so proud.
  98. Apr 3, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is soooo great, I teared up the entire album. I felt her pain and the joy of her new start and got goosebumps several times. I mean, if you are here for the ratings, stop right there!!! JUST GO LISTEN TO THIS MASTERPIECE. ICU touched my heart with all the story behind the track. This song with Ariana Grande got stuck in my mind like a gum. The art of starting over is ringing in my head since the first time I listened to it. If I say everything I wanted about all the songs, I will trespass the 5000 words in this review. Just go b****, listen to this, i mean, RN!!! xoxo Expand
  99. Apr 3, 2021
    10
    The best album ever! A thrue history in a album with courage, soul and art! Thanks Demi Lovato, thanks for survivor
  100. Apr 3, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un exelente album siento que es el mejor de su carrera y siento orgullo por Demi, una artista completa Expand
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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.