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  1. Apr 6, 2021
    10
    This is her best album. Probably nominated for album of the year on the next Grammys. I hope so.
  2. 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. 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. 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. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Her best work to date, she’s just amazing and I’m so proud of her journey.!
  6. 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. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    perfect melodies, dreamy productions and vocals on point. this album is iconic
  8. 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. 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. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This album reflects a journey, from searching for anyone and at the end she is in the good place
  11. 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. 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. 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. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Best and very mature so far , so brave if her to share her most vulnerable side on this record
  15. 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. 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. 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)
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  18. 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. 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. 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. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Best album of her career, this album has no skips and it’s literally perfect, I love it!
  22. 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. 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. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    a cohesive, coherent and simply perfect album. best album of demi lovato ever
  25. 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. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This album is a MASTERPIECE. One of my favorite Demi albums and deserved a Grammy nomination
  27. 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.
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  28. Apr 3, 2021
    10
    Literally such a healing, amazing album! This is her story, and it is so transparent. Love you demi!
  29. 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. 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
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73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 9 out of 13
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  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.