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  1. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    One of the best album released in the last few years, it is raw, emotional, fun and upbeat and brings back an early 2000s sounds.
  2. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This album truly deserves multiple Grammys!!! It’s soo good! I highly recommend it!
  3. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This album is a truth teller masterpiece with 4 incredible collabs. Demi is back to take the title that she owns which is one of the best voice of our generation. This album is so raw and honest and brings you tears and joy at the same time.
  4. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This is art, this is music, this album is her best and the best, the way that's the song connect with each other is incredible, the feats are incredible, vocals on the point, lyrics are out off the world, I'm saying.... Is incredible
  5. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    A breath taking, cohesive masterpiece! From beginning to finish, I danced and cried and bopped. Well done Demetria Devonne!
  6. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    such a great album from start to finish and omg what a story. thank u Demi for putting your heart and soul into this album. im grateful for you and is so exciting to hear your voice
  7. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This album is so mature and shows the transformation of her pain in real art, amazing!!
  8. Apr 2, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the album is very expressive through lyrics. the album is good sonically and lyrically. the way demi took us into a new different adventure Expand
  9. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Definitely her best and most authentic album! Every song tells a story and fits perfectly into this album.
  10. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    the best album of the year, i love her so much and these lyrics......... omg
  11. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    O trabalho da carreira, super coerente. Um álbum de vários singles. Conta uma história do início ao fim.
  12. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Demi Lovato simply turned her pain into art and gave us that album perfection!
  13. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is a masterpiece, is art, this is why music saves lives, her best album Expand
  14. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album starts with 3 songs that mainly talk about 2018 ans then after the track "the art of starting over" she starts singing about her life moving on that difficult time and we can actually hear the difference. She is a true big artist and I'm proud of her and her courage to talk about what she has been through in order to help other people! This album is her best album for sure. Expand
  15. Apr 2, 2021
    9
    Demi's best album so far, the most different and authentic body of work she has put out
  16. 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.
  17. Apr 1, 2021
    10
    A literal masterpiece! Demi delivered her entire powerful emotions in this album! Vocals, lyrics, production... Perfection!
  18. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Demi Lovato just gave us her best album to date, so different from the others, she found her sound.
  19. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An absolute masterpiece! It’s not just an album, it tells a story. It makes you laugh, it makes you bop, it makes you cry. Just pure perfection. Expand
  20. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    this album is cohesive, mature and transcends the artist that Demi Lovato has become. The best of her career!!!
  21. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. my god this is so good, impressive that the album contains a lot of songs and yet it doesn't get tiring, Demi Lovato gave it all Expand
  22. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    There's nothing much to say except it's a master piece. The lyrics are there, the voice too ! Demi puts her soul in her work
  23. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    One of the best albums of the year so far (if not the best). Perfect combination of upbeat songs and emotional songs.
  24. Apr 2, 2021
    9
    honest, pure and inspiring. through letters as heavy as a punch in the stomach, she shows lightness through the purest and most relaxing sound while pouring insecurities, overcoming, hopes. It's brilliant
  25. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Such a perfect work. She transcended as artist. Her best work without a doubt! Ps: I can't even decide which are my favs...
  26. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    the BEST ALBUM!! It was her best work and all the songs are bops... It's skipless...
  27. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Thank you Demi for giving us something so wonderful and cohesive. Definitely the career album.
  28. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Raw lyrics. True to life . Very realistic.. it relates on every one else's life.. this album is an art..
  29. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Demi Lovato came to remind the world that she is an ARTIST with this album. Vocals have never sounded more gorgeous, beautifully crafted, beautifully done. Ethereal dream-pop works so well for her.
  30. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This is her biggest work, she outdone herself!! The way she tells her story is another level.
  31. 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!!
  32. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    THE BEST ALBUM OF DEMI LOVATO...MY GIRLFRIENDS ARE MY BOYFRIEND IS A BOP ❤️
  33. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    her best albummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
  34. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    AMAZING from the lyrics to the vocals demi did not miss on a single track. so proud of demi
  35. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This is Demi...this is her heart and soul...this is just it. She poured everything into this album...this is just what it needs to be... beautiful.
  36. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    is so **** good, best album of her career, mis favs songs are easy, met him last night, lonely people, melon cake and mad world but all is so good
  37. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    so fresh, raw and honest, full of a lot of different sounds but so cohesive
  38. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    she was so raw and honest. she just shared with us all the things that she wanted. its one of the bests albums I've ever heard.
  39. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    She is so honest and she sings with her heart.. she is a true artist and a true survivor
  40. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    All about this song is perfect, I can feel the sentiment that she is trying to share by the lyrics, its amazing what you can feel earing!!
  41. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this is THE most personal album ever made. demi you’re my everything, thank you for this. Expand
  42. 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.
  43. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Lovato did a good job, they are light tracks to be heard and there are 19 tracks and you don’t even see the time go by. That was a really good job, congratulations Demi.
  44. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    this album is so good and def worth a listen and read the lyrics carefully to each songs!!
  45. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    It’s her story, she just tells you everything in the best way and couldn’t do better
  46. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This album is so versatile. The lyrics, the story, the vocals,... a masterpiece!
  47. Apr 2, 2021
    9
    amazing, funny, and emotionally striking. simply an excellent album ❤️ congratulations demi
  48. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    she made me cry, I'M IN LOVE WITH THE SONGS. thank you demi, for being there for me with your music.
  49. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    ¡El mejor álbum de su carrera! Las letras son increíbles y vocalmente muestra gran madurez, por lo general un disco bastante cohesivo y fácil de escuchar
  50. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    You know what its sad? Being a Taylor Swift/Selena Gomez stan and trying to descredit Demi Lovato's work only because she had problems with your idol (that were solved in september 2019 with Demi and Tay's instagram stories) or because she isn't friend of your idol anymore, nobody can deny that this IS THE BEST ALBUM DEMI LOVATO HAVE CREATED AND THIS IS GRAMMY MATERIAL, and so sorry butYou know what its sad? Being a Taylor Swift/Selena Gomez stan and trying to descredit Demi Lovato's work only because she had problems with your idol (that were solved in september 2019 with Demi and Tay's instagram stories) or because she isn't friend of your idol anymore, nobody can deny that this IS THE BEST ALBUM DEMI LOVATO HAVE CREATED AND THIS IS GRAMMY MATERIAL, and so sorry but y'all can keep being pressed cuz Selena can only collab with reggaeton singers while Demi's on other level Expand
  51. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This is a piece of art! The album that we didn’t know we needed. Congrats QUEEN!
  52. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Such a masterpiece! She gave her heart and soul into this. The best album from Demi so far. Love it so much!
  53. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This album is so perfect, she has transcended as an artist and delivered the best work of her career so far.
  54. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    her best album, amazing artist, best vocalist of this generation, A VOCALIST
  55. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Her best album, completes the holy trinity of Confident, TMYLM and DWTDTAOSO, a beautiful collection of bops and ballads. Power and Love to her.❤
  56. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Her best work, on this album Demi shows her story, is a real, real, fun and enjoyable album"
  57. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    album of the year hands down. demi took very different direction with this album and it is her best work so far. I can see a grammy nomination and scene a win for her.
  58. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    A heartbreaking, ass-shaking, personal, raw, and relatable album! Demi has outdone herself. A must listen.
  59. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Dancing With The Devil... The Art Of Starting Over is Demi Lovato's best album! Perfection!
  60. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Demi God Lovato is finally coming for Album of the Year! I listen from into to the last track in the album. NO SKIPS
  61. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    So goodddddddddddd I'm obsessed!!!! So proud of her! This is going to be her era!!!!
  62. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is definitely Demi’s best album. It tells her story starting with what happened to her in 2018 and the “good place” she is in right now. She talks about multiple things in her life from eating disorders to bad relationships. The album features great artists such as ariana grande, noah cyrus, saweetie, and sam fischer. I have listened to all of demi’s albums and this is by far my favorite. It has it all. It tells a story with ballads, mid-tempos, and bops. Even though the album consists of 19 songs I am excited for the deluxe edition so I can have 3 extra songs. This is a no skip album. I loved every song. Give this album a listen, you wont regret it. Expand
  63. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    ALBUM OF THE YEARR!!! this is hands down her best body of work
  64. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Esse álbum está incrível, não consigo nem escolher qual é a melhor música porque todas são ótimas!
  65. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    A literal masterpiece, demi outdid herself on this one. Her best album by far, cohesive tracklist, outstanding vocals, incredible features, a 10 for sure.
  66. Apr 2, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. melon cake is my fav and met him last night is a bop too, i hope this album will win something Expand
  67. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Has zero skips, it’s about time Demi got a Grammy and I truly believe this deserves album of the year.
  68. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. HER BEST ALBUM EVER! she’s so sincere and talented... her soul is so pure, demi’s so necessary! I’m really proud of her and her work :) Expand
  69. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    lyrics amazing
    production amazing
    vocals amazing
    this is so fresh! Just speechless!
    Congrats Demi!
    #DWTDTAOSO
  70. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Her best album!!! A Masterpiece! Met Him Last Night is a whole BOP! She set a bar pretty high!
  71. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    I loved every single song. I've been following this woman's career since I was I child. I'll stan by her forever, facing life and keep fighting. 1000 over 10 album with no skips
  72. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Album Of The Decade her best work…………………….. Stream Met Him Last Night…
  73. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    The best album she's ever released. It takes you on a journey. You have to listen to it!
  74. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    this album is perfection itself, demi lovato NEVER disappointed she is an amazing artist.
  75. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    very different from what Demi’s done before, the whole album is a masterpiece tho. It was worth waiting 3 years
  76. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    her best album so far, the 4 years of waiting were worth it, i cant stop listening
  77. 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
  78. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This album is PERFECTION! Demi never failed to deliver when it comes to serving an amazing album. In my opinion this is the best album since the pandemic started. She really saved music 2021. Her vocals are crazy. She is the voice of her generation. The tracks are so different from each other.
  79. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    I've a been a fan of Demi for a long time but this time I was completely took by surprise. The first 3 songs are really Demi, raw, emotional, could be hard to listen because they are so cruel and real. I was happy with the direction it looked the album was going with the first few songs. Then I arrived to the second part of the album. I expected everything but this. The lyrics are soI've a been a fan of Demi for a long time but this time I was completely took by surprise. The first 3 songs are really Demi, raw, emotional, could be hard to listen because they are so cruel and real. I was happy with the direction it looked the album was going with the first few songs. Then I arrived to the second part of the album. I expected everything but this. The lyrics are so beautiful and deep, she's literally talking about her life of struggles but in a cheerful way, the songs are so catchy and playful. She's expressing her life and her heart, finally in peace with her demons (or at least in the right directions) and she's free to just be herself, a beautiful young girl that wants love and happiness. It's a journey, you have to listen to it from top to bottom, because that's the way it was so carefully planned. The sound is so fresh and refreshin, it's not about charts or trends, it's like nothing you hear today. It made me feel nostalgic, like I've been knowin this sound for all my life. It's really an album that I feel like mine. Finally, all the collaborations are just great. Amazing sound, amazing mood, it's an album you can dance to, Sing to, cry to, it makes you feel like recovery is Always possibile. Expand
  80. Apr 2, 2021
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The lyrics on this album are very good, I think Demi has grown up as singer, artistically and as human. But there’s so many song kinda boring. For me, 19 song are a lot, not for being 19, just because I think this same album with 11 or 12 song would have been awesome. “Mad world” is unnecessary, also Good Place, My girlfriend is my boyfriend, Met him last night, dancing with the devil, etc. But songs like Anyone, easy, what other people say, the way you don’t look at me are pure masterpieces! From 19 I just liked 10 songs. Therefore, I will give it “5”. Half of rating for the half of album. Remember, QUANTITY IS NOT QUALITY. Waiting ya, for the next one! ❤️ Expand
  81. 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
  82. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    this album is perfect from beginning to end, the beautiful and mature songs i really loved.
  83. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    f*** amazing! + Her best album hands down. I have not stopped listening to it; it has a soothing effect on me.
  84. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    DWTDTAOSO is absolutely magical, demetria had outshined this time !! welcome back queen
  85. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This is everything!!! Definitely her best work to date, so much proud of it, i love it!
  86. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    best her album EVER!!!!! she’s a strongest woman i’ve ever seen!!!! i love her so much and this means FREEDOM and POWERFUL
  87. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    this is her best work to date. beautifully cohesive, amazing vocals, and an incredible story behind each track.
  88. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This is easily Demi Lovato's best album yet, so different from everything she has ever released! It's also such a versatile album, there's a song in there for everyone.
  89. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This album showcases Demi Lovato’s personal story and is so legendary of her to do so. We had to stan Demi for her vocals, lyrics, and cultural impact. This album is her best work in her career, plus a Ariana ft? Iconic if you ask me! Thank you Demi!
  90. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This album is a masterpiece fron start to end, this a fact and i really love.
  91. Apr 2, 2021
    8
    so refreshing to hear her not belting all the time combined with the sleek laid back production. definitely her best album to date.
  92. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    her best album and also her most mature. her voice is so powerful and unique. i swear don't know how she can be so talented... she would win a grammy!!!
  93. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    The whole album it's a masterpiece, the 3 songs in the start are sad and depressing, the intro is necessary, and the continuos art of starting over in every track is extremely important useful and genius. Demi lovato is a popstar with a one and only sound, voice and life.
  94. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Her best album, This álbum is amazing and all tracks is good, Demi need a better promo
  95. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Her best album yet , Album of the 2021
  96. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This album take us into an incredible journey! Starts in a dark place and suddenly we are in the daylight. The melodies, lyrics e rhythms are so harmonious, Demi Lovato did a great job
  97. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Taylor and R@tlena stans get the f*ck outta here you nasty **** // Her best album period
  98. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Demi Lovato delivered the best work of her career. The sounds, lyrics, collabs are simply amazing. She turned pain into art beautifully, couldn’t be more proud. album of the year.
  99. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    It’s her best work, Lovato’s music have an organic growth. She is such a real artist.
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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.