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  1. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's an amazing album. Truly incredible, Demi has grown a lot in her music style and this is so unique Expand
  2. 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
  3. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Her best album to date, for sure. Not a single skip. This album has a feeling of warmth about that is hard to explain, it's absolutely incredible. Really proud of her.
  4. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This is a masterpiece, i called album of the year. she was perceptive, canny and took risks in styles never before seen by her. Artist btw
  5. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    The Album is so good. Demi really took a unique turn creating this masterpiece.
  6. 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
  7. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Wow, Best album to hear from your very psychedelic discography, great nothing nauseating nice songs and nothing generic is perfect the album. Expand
  8. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    So far it's the best album of the year and her best album. No words. Congrats Demi!
  9. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    It's time to give this woman her got damn Grammy! It might not be TMYLM sound, but oh god this is soooo good
  10. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    the lyrics, the production, her voice ... it's really good. It is not necessary to skip any song as the story that Demi tells you surrounds you
  11. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This album, is a whole experience about Demi's OD and the art of starting over, I'm very very happy with that, it's my new life repertoire.
  12. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    The new album is everything she never did with the same talent she always had.
  13. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Melhor álbum da Demi em todos aspectos: letras, vocais, produção. Merece um Grammy e ponto final. Álbum da carreira
  14. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This album is so good. Her best album ever
    To all haters please stay away!!!!!!
  15. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    The best album i’ve ever listen! The album of the year!
    Lovato made art the most painful moment of his life
  16. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Perfeito meu amor! Como já dizia Ivete: abalou, abalou, sacudiu balançou!
  17. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Maravilhoso, álbum cheira liberdade, completamente diferente dos antigos trabalhos Expand
  18. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    perfect! increddible! amazing! i loved! unique aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
  19. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This album is amazing, her best work until today. The lyrics, her voice, the production, everything is good.
  20. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this album is just absolutely incredible, unique and so monumental... i’m so proud of her and this is definitely her reborn, what a comeback! Expand
  21. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    The best album by Demi Lovato. Powerful lyrics, incredible vocals, a new and original sound. Demi had a great production on her new album.
  22. Apr 2, 2021
    9
    A really brilliant album, well worth the wait. I would've rated it 10, but I think that 'I Love Me' and 'Still Have Me' should've been in the 'Dancing with the Devil' section, and I wasn't keen on the last thirty or so seconds of 'The Kind of Lover I Am'.
  23. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    O MAIOR ÁLBUM DA CARREIRA, TODAS AS MÚSICAS GRUDAM NA CABEÇA E TEM UMA VIBE GOSTOSA DE OUVIR
  24. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This album is a full circle moment from her struggles with addiction to finally finding what works for her in her journey to recovery. It also highlights her vocals and the power it has in delivering her story. Great project, great production and guaranteed no skip!
  25. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    the album of the year. So good, so monument so perfect. Thanks demi Lovato for this, xxx
  26. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    O melhor álbum da carreira dela sem dúvidas, ainda não sei escolher qual é a melhor!!
  27. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    So powerful songs that tell her story. The vibe is incredible. The Grammy winner
  28. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    The best album of her career give her a grammy!!! I love u and i'm so proud
  29. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Dancing With The Devil... The Art Of Stating Over é o melhor album dela sem dúvidas.
  30. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Incredible in so many ways. Vocals, production, lyricism, honesty. Her best work.
  31. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Melhor álbum! Fez tudoooooooooooooooooooooooooiioioiiiiggdryhbvffgvvvfrrthhbv
  32. Apr 2, 2021
    0
    This is an absolute masterpiece and I am absolutely in love with it! She completely snapped!
  33. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Absolutely incredible, cohesive body of work, tells an emotional story beautifully. Demi takes listener on a journey through deeply personal lyrics and outstanding production. "Ethereal dream pop" - as Lovato describes the genre of an album perfectly sums it up.
  34. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Just powerful! I think it's safe to say that Demi returned to her most authentic path. HWGA has an older sister and her name is: DWTDTAOSO.
  35. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Such a personal and inspirational CD!
    Full of R&B & pop perfections
    You did it again, DEMI!!!
  36. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I loved the album, in fact there is no album that I didn't like haha, but this album touched me. I felt a great emotion when listening to the songs, with each passing day I become more in love with Demi and her talent. Thanks for that ❤️ Expand
  37. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Such an AMAZING ALBUM LOVE IT!
    Demi really did that like DAMN GO OFF QUEEN
  38. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    POWERFUL. Demi is Killing it! Thank for this
  39. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    One of the best albums I've ever heard, thank you Demi Lovato for this work of art!
  40. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This album is so amazing it's mix of VCSO, Aesthetic, Calm, Pop this is so good and I love the Vibes amd Chills it give at the same time
  41. Apr 2, 2021
    1
    Lyrically brilliant. Sonically boring. Not an album I would listen to more than once. Wish her the best though.
  42. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Her best album to date. It’s a combination of Here We Go Again with Tell Me You Love Me. Expand
  43. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Best álbum EVER! IS álbum of The YEAR ! Demi Is perfect ! I love love love love !
  44. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Una pueza de arte, cada cancion es una caricia al alma, una reviindicacion total, Demi Lovato entrego arte sin mas que decir.
  45. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Her best album ever, I loved the collabs with the 3 girls omg Demi served with this album
  46. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    ROne of the best pop albums I’ve heard In a long time. She is honest and vulnerable but also happy and sassy her vocals are amazing and the album is very cohesive
  47. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    It's an amazing album, literally PERFECT. Each song talks about a certain thing that has happened to Demi in her life which helps the listener to get to know her. I definitely recommend everybody to give it a listen,you won't regret!
  48. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Lindo da cabeça aos pés, trabalho impecável e muito bem construído, obra de arte!
  49. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    So raw and powerful. You can't choose your favorite. All songs on the album are perfectly fit on that especially all the features!!!! DEFINITELY THE ALBUM OF THE YEAR!
  50. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    The album is just perfect, thanks for that work of art Demi Lovato. The album is cohesive, full of emotion and freedom. I really loved it!
  51. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    The best of the best by demi lovato. The singer has been out of the picture for the past 3/4 years, but has returned with all her strength. She's delivered a very nice pop to be heard. "Dancing with the devil" goes to the "the art of starting over" intro, where there is an amazing separation. The singer has returned more honestly with herself, and is delivering incredible pop material.The best of the best by demi lovato. The singer has been out of the picture for the past 3/4 years, but has returned with all her strength. She's delivered a very nice pop to be heard. "Dancing with the devil" goes to the "the art of starting over" intro, where there is an amazing separation. The singer has returned more honestly with herself, and is delivering incredible pop material. Certainly your fans are proud. More mature lyrics, brought a slightly different Demi, but with a footprint that many already expected. The new single "Met Him Last Night" feat Ariana Grande is a big bet for the singer. 100/100 Expand
  52. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    INCRÍVEL

    o melhor albúm da demi lovato! tem tudo para levar para ser indicado ao aoty,só tem musica boa!
  53. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    I’m not joking when I tell you that this is her best album. She took her time and it was worth it.
  54. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This album is so good both lyrically and sonically. It really is a journey and I love it
  55. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Demi Lovato is back and better than ever. She is really talented. The album is just so perfect. Very versatile wow.
  56. Apr 2, 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.
  57. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    quotting what lady gaga said on her most iconic interview... yes, demi did that
  58. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    esse álbum tá perfeito, esperamos durante muito tempo e valeu muito a pena, Demi você é perfeita e especial de mais pra esse mundo!!
  59. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    A literal blessing for your ears. The lyrics are something else. They show her vulnerable side as well as the growth that she went through. It’s an emotional roller coaster: be prepared to scream songs at the top of your lungs and the next second cry. I absolutely love all the songs but my personal favorites are Met Him Last Night with Ariana Grande and My Girlfriends Are My BoyfriendsA literal blessing for your ears. The lyrics are something else. They show her vulnerable side as well as the growth that she went through. It’s an emotional roller coaster: be prepared to scream songs at the top of your lungs and the next second cry. I absolutely love all the songs but my personal favorites are Met Him Last Night with Ariana Grande and My Girlfriends Are My Boyfriends with Saweetie. Demi and Ariana’s voice blend together like HEAVEN and the song is jaw dropping. My Girlfriends Are My Boyfriends is really catchy and sassy but the same time the lyrics are amazing. The sad songs have a really deep meaning and will leave you SOBBING. Overall perfect album, but I mean it’s Demi what did we expect? Expand
  60. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Best Pop Vocal Album 2022, perfect, incredible, demi shows a grow up as an artist with this album
  61. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    the best album she has ever released, I'm so proud of her
  62. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Unreal album, 100% her best work to date.
    She’s so raw and honest with herself and her fans, honestly Grammy pending with this one!
  63. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The manic pixie dream of an album is a masterful telling of stories by Lovato. The singer explores their truth teller status once again in this new age folky pop with vocals to back its validity unlike the regular artists today. Expand
  64. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its a beatifull album, I love it wow, she just did THAT omg its so good, im not gonna lie i did cry umm alot. Expand
  65. Apr 2, 2021
    9
    These might not be a “Sorry Not Sorry” instant hit in the album, but there are some fantastic songs and Demi tells a story start to finish. She did a great job with this album.
  66. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Never been a fan of Demi Lovato but after seeing her doc, I grew interest on her and found out she had an album coming out soon which was this. The album itself is great, the album openers are so raw and heartfelt. All the tracks are great too, I found it really enjoyable, good job Demi. My favourite song would probably be ICU
  67. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    The best album of her career. You should all listen to this masterpiece: it’s more than a album, it’s a journey
  68. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    A beautiful story of how she’s gone through everything that life has thrown at her and overcome it all the same. “Dancing with the Devil” is definitely the stand out track, along with “Good Place” and last year’s “Anyone” as detailed and heartfelt tales of her struggles, but the album saves itself from falling down a tunnel of self-pitying balladry by including the relaxed vibes of “MetA beautiful story of how she’s gone through everything that life has thrown at her and overcome it all the same. “Dancing with the Devil” is definitely the stand out track, along with “Good Place” and last year’s “Anyone” as detailed and heartfelt tales of her struggles, but the album saves itself from falling down a tunnel of self-pitying balladry by including the relaxed vibes of “Met Him Last Night” featuring Ariana Grande and the sassy breaks of “15 Minutes” and “My Girlfriends Are My Boyfriend” featuring Saweetie. Demi says it herself on Carefully: “I’m strong in the way that I know how to show you my fragile” and it is this strength that shall carry her forward. Expand
  69. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    The production is top tier and the lyrics were undoubtedly haunting. Lovato's voice was immensely powerful and better than before, touching our hearts once again.
  70. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Você pode estar em qualquer estágio da sua vida, mas essas músicas tocarão o seu coração. Esse álbum é perfeito. Vejo que Melon Cake e os Feats com Ariana Grande e Noah Cyrus como grandes singles. Expand
  71. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. INCRÍVEL. é a palavra que uso para definir este álbum.
    As letras, a profundidade e o conceito estão em primeiro plano. Essa mudança de comportamento da Demi, junto com sua maturidade trouxe uma pegada pro álbum bem diferente do que estávamos acostumados. Simplesmente, incrível.
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  72. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its very different from anything demi has done before and I think she ABSOLUTELY DELIVERED ON THIS ALBUM. This is definitely her best album and you definitely have to listen to it. Expand
  73. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Rainha do pop, selenators sem choro!
    entregou um álbum coeso, cheio de músicas boas
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  74. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    It’s just an amazing album. It gives me positive vibes and it’s so good...to starting over! Well done Demi.
  75. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Demi narrates his tragic battle and how he went around and took care of his career, well-placed partnerships helped complement this work.
  76. Apr 2, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Dancing with the devil is the album of the year. This album has NO SKIP. And the story is so emotional Expand
  77. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. best album of the year, incredible songs and a beautiful voice. Demi lovato is incredible. Expand
  78. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    sem dúvidas o maior álbum da carreira. a forma como as letras se conectam as experiências pelas quais passou, a forma como as trata vocalmente... tudo! esse álbum está sensacional!!!
  79. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Just finished listening to this album, and I’m loving how much production and lyrically Demi has grown with this album. Hope she gets the respect she deserves for this one, she earned it!
  80. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Dancing with the devil the art of starting over is demi's best album yet. All the songs contribute to the story she is trying to tell!
  81. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Her most mature and realistic album to date. She experiments with new sounds in each song and shows the growth of a real artist.
  82. Apr 2, 2021
    7
    Great story telling and huge turnover into Demi’s life. I wish the songs were more upbeat like “Sorry Not Sorry” but we understand this album’s mood.
  83. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    ok ... this is the best album of his career, extremely linear, impeccable vocals, it just shows the excellent artist of Demi Lovato is.
  84. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    ur beeeeeest album love this, so powerful, so honest, so raw, thanks for that work of art, Demi
  85. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this album is so honest and good, a true masterpiece, congrats demi, you did a great job! Expand
  86. Apr 2, 2021
    0
    So bad, 3 yo hiatus for nothing, demi should grow up as an artist instead of making the same songs all over again
  87. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Her best album so far. Every song is fresh despite the hard and heavy lyrics and that's so dope! It's on repeat!
  88. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Incredibly raw and personal, Demi once again shows us why she’s one of the best vocalists of our generation. The album is cohesive, with amazingly talented featured artists like Ariana Grande, Saweetie and Noah Cyrus. This is AOTY material for sure!
  89. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    ÁLBUM DA CARREIRA!!!!! perfeito, coerente e totalmente diferente de tudo que a demi já fez, valeu a pena toda a espera
  90. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This album is very, VERY GOOOOD. Her Best álbum so far, highlight for california sober, lonely people, the art of starting over and easy.
  91. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Her best album to date!! The vocals and lyrical creativity throughout are just insane!!
  92. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    simply amazing im in love, them vocals tho plus the collabs are so good, sis literally outdid herself again
  93. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    She totally changed it up, this is her most vulnerable yet fun music ever! Really rising up to her peers and pushing beyond.
  94. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    The simplest, true, intimate and personal album by pop singer / songwriter, Demi Lovato.
  95. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Love this album. So beautiful, both lyrically and sonically. Her best album. Full of bops!
  96. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    DWTDTAOSO, her most experimental album to date. she was in her lyricist bag. Her voice sounded the best it’s ever sounded tbh. It gave so much of her 2008-2009 days and it really brought me back. It was so folksy, dreamy pop. The way she’s transformed to fit this sound is INSANE

    Demi just earned my respect as an artist in a new way that I cant explain. I don’t even know how i could give
    DWTDTAOSO, her most experimental album to date. she was in her lyricist bag. Her voice sounded the best it’s ever sounded tbh. It gave so much of her 2008-2009 days and it really brought me back. It was so folksy, dreamy pop. The way she’s transformed to fit this sound is INSANE

    Demi just earned my respect as an artist in a new way that I cant explain. I don’t even know how i could give anymore respect but she surpassed expectations with this album. Truthfully
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  97. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    absolutely LOVEED ITT. a very cathartic experience for the singer. she really went deep with the story telling. this new sound doesn't reflect in anything she has done before. proud of this project
  98. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    I don't understand the 0, for some people here, its funny hahaha... the álbum are the best of Demi, she really innovated, super coherent tracks, the cover was incredible, who gave 0 is with elbow pain, they are certainly haters. Demi is a brilliant artist and her voice adapts to any musical type, that's the truth...
  99. 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.
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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.