Dancing with the Devil... The Art of Starting Over
by Demi Lovato
  • Record Label: Island
  • Release Date: Apr 2, 2021
User Score
9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 3177 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2,838 out of 3177
  2. Mixed: 49 out of 3177
  3. Negative: 290 out of 3177
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  1. Peter10
    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. Adrianreyes12
    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. Ramirorios28
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Tiene sonidos increíbles , es uno de sus mejores trabajos y amo todas sus canciones, el arte está aquí.
  4. Braiianddl
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Me ha salvado de tantas formas esta mujer, siempre seré fanático de su persona y su arte
  5. anyona
    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. Yure55
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love this album❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤… Expand
  7. rosanalucena
    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. Jgs04
    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. Jodl
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Un álbum increíble, con nuevo sonido y con letras geniales, y reales por parte de nuestra queridisima Demi♥
  10. Vixemari
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    O álbum é incrível, conta uma história da primeira a última track. Demi superou qualquer expectativas com esse álbum.
  11. Roxy05
    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. strangerreads
    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. blun4tic4
    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. leticiacabral
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before
  15. DanFelix
    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. helder26
    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. cahpicasso
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    A strong, realistic, raw, fantastic journey. Her best work yet! Love her voice and talent beyond words.
  18. gabysdumett
    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. Rlorena
    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. Makda
    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. antiheroicaido
    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. Rousehart
    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. dwtdaoty2
    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. Gabreeu
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Para o desespero das Selena/Taylor fã, o Album Of The Year está pronto. O choro é livre
  25. gaelcardeal
    Apr 4, 2021
    10
    Demi transformou seus traumas e dores em um álbum que te leva a um jornada pop
  26. charbelskp
    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. Taigabrielle
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Perfeito demais, sem defeitos, coesão e aclamação, Demi nunca erra. Álbum da vida
  28. Gollyver
    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. Thais7002
    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. gabarilari
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    the album “dancing with the devil... the art of starting over” did what the bible couldn’t do
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Metascore
73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. AllMusic
    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.
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  2. PopMatters
    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.
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  3. Clash Music
    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.
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