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. Fabiana98
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is a masterpiece. It takes you on a journey through all the struggles she overcame and shows where she is now at life.… Expand
  2. mendesguimaraes
    Apr 2, 2021
    9
    Incrível, Demi realmente se superou. Entregou um trabalho coeso e bem feito!
  3. MFDT
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Simply perfect. Great lyrics, cohesive, everything fits perfectly. It tells a great and strong story during the songs.
  4. LuhSena
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. incredible!!! amazing!! Impeccable vocals, strong, courageous, sincere, honest, touching, exciting album. Demi knew very honestly how to deliver her best album to date. She is in her best vocal and musical phase, lyrics that show her experiences and how she managed to get back up to become the strong, free woman. This album means freedom and hostility !!!… Expand
  5. carolsdmelo
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This is the REALLY ART! Awesome, I no have words to any song, is so important, demi is a warrior and your fans is very proud of her
  6. Carles34
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This album is the album that I never expected to have, really this is art from beginning to end and which should be enjoyed at full volume well by Demi for giving us this bible
  7. alyssaajulia
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the best album ive ever heard. demi i love you so much, thank you for tell us your history… Expand
  8. yasthecritic
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    I found this album a cry for freedom for Demi, all the songs are significant to the point of making a song dedicated to her sister, the feat with Ariana did not leave anything to be desired, everything was harmonious the voices matched, in all collaborations of Demi she showed its different versions! highlight for the track "Mad World" that brings an introduction of what people live in theI found this album a cry for freedom for Demi, all the songs are significant to the point of making a song dedicated to her sister, the feat with Ariana did not leave anything to be desired, everything was harmonious the voices matched, in all collaborations of Demi she showed its different versions! highlight for the track "Mad World" that brings an introduction of what people live in the present times, their voice and melody match perfectly! for me it's the best song on the album.… Expand
  9. Denissnts
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
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  10. ferdade
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Todas as músicas vão devagar contando uma história, a história da demi. Desde sua antiga e fudida equipe até sobre a noite de suas overdose, de um noivo falhado e terminando o álbum dizendo que está em um good place. Destacando também ótimas composições e parceiras.… Expand
  11. EmanuelleP
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Incredible album Demi, congrats to your.journey, keep strong forever and ever
  12. javierbrizuela
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Increíble álbum. Es arte puro de inicio a fin. El álbum del año realmente. Amo a Demi… Expand
  13. JonathanSA
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Es sin duda alguna el mejor álbum de Demi, cada canción es un nivel de perfección distinta, sin duda el álbum del año
  14. luhcy
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Eu amei o álbum é um trabalho lindo e fantastico. É um trabalho lindo e ótimo de apreciar
  15. juliarossigalli
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This is SO good and it feels like freedom! Its a breathtaking, skipless album and i'm SO GLAD i have listened to it. Its truly a freaking masterpiece. What the hell, it deserves a grammy!!! YALL KNOW THAT. Also, i am super proud of Demi! I am so happy she is alive and doing what she loves most: music. THE. BEST. MUSIC.
  16. rafaelcarmona_
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    a very honest and personal album with perfect collaborations and amazing music. 10/10!
  17. Walisonbr
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This is a album made of pain turn into a powerful and delightful masterpiece with such good vibes
  18. Edivancoelho
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Demi sempre se superando,album maravilhoso e muito verdadeiro,feats perfeitos,amei.… Expand
  19. Maritere
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Este álbum es el mejor que escuché en el 2021, el sonido y la letra de sus canciones son tan buenas que a la primera vez que escuchan quieres que nunca terminen.… Expand
  20. Abiis
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Es un álbum demasiado perfecta, cada letra te llega al alma, es arte, desde em segundo 1 hasta su final, simplemente lo mejor
  21. heatherfauth97
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    there’s no words to accurately describe this album...
    i’ll admit that i’m a lovatic, but i can say that this album is truly her best work of art (to date). i’m overwhelmed in the best possible way. if you thought what this album was gonna sound one way, you’re totally wrong. her growth really shines, she experimented with so many different sounds, but yet it has no skips and is just a pure    there’s no words to accurately describe this album...
    i’ll admit that i’m a lovatic, but i can say that this album is truly her best work of art (to date). i’m overwhelmed in the best possible way. if you thought what this album was gonna sound one way, you’re totally wrong. her growth really shines, she experimented with so many different sounds, but yet it has no skips and is just a pure masterpiece that EVERYONE needs to hear. she deserves a grammy for this album.    … Expand
  22. Andrahidalgo
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This album is so beautiful. Definitely Demi's best work. Every song has a why and none of them bore you. It's completely worth it. 10/10.
  23. kellycfaan
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Amazing album from start to finish!!
    This is her best album without a doubt. Her voice sounds so strong!
  24. Camilacontrie
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es sin duda un gran álbum, esta chica es muy fuerte y siempre ha ayudado a mucha gente, su música es muy inspiradora, este álbum es simplemente increíble… Expand
  25. myrellalimz
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    just the BEST album EVER. She knows how to cativate us, she was capable of telling her history with very vibing songs and you can simply dance with it WHILE IT INSPIRATE YOU IN DIFFERENT WAYS
  26. Annette99
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Este álbum es arte, amé todas las canciones, por sus ritmos y muy aparte de todo es que las letras de las canciones son realmente hermosas, no cabe duda que Demi hizo un grandioso y honesto trabajo, creo que cualquier persona que lo escuché se enamoraría del álbum, y bueno siempre habrán personas que intenten desmeritar el trabajo de otras, y en los pocos comentarios que ví que calificaronEste álbum es arte, amé todas las canciones, por sus ritmos y muy aparte de todo es que las letras de las canciones son realmente hermosas, no cabe duda que Demi hizo un grandioso y honesto trabajo, creo que cualquier persona que lo escuché se enamoraría del álbum, y bueno siempre habrán personas que intenten desmeritar el trabajo de otras, y en los pocos comentarios que ví que calificaron bajo, ni siquiera son bien fundamentados, y ni siquiera dan una calificación lógica. Pero como podemos ver en gran mayoría este álbum es ARTE, no es música comercial, esto es ARTE que nos han regalado, letras sinceras y hermosas. Y para todos aquellos que no han escuchado las canciones y califican (haters) por favor dense el tiempo de escuchar y disfrutar, y no sean envidiosos en desmeritar el trabajo de Demi que incluso creo que nadie puede hacer este trabajo que hace ella con amor para todos. Dejen la envidia de lado y sean más críticos y lógicos. No queda más que decir, solo que AMO ESTE ÁLBUM como muchos. Gracias Demi por tanto ❤️.… Expand
  27. EmmeLovatoSwif
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    It's just do good, she show us her best side, she show all her potential and how talented she is
  28. climaticooo
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Art in the form of a voice, Demi demonstrates her vocal abilities and gives us pure art with a lot of feeling. Collaborations that make the album a true masterpiece full of vocal beauty, Demi Lovato says here I am, here is my voice and here is my art, she shows us her versatility as an artist
  29. Dod0lans
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Best album
  30. lilithmiyy
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This is her best work so far! She really DID that. Listen to it was such a breath of air.
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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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