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

Universal acclaim- based on 3177 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 2,838 out of 3177
  2. Mixed: 49 out of 3177
  3. Negative: 290 out of 3177
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  1. Anthonyieee
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    A great experimentation knowing that its her most personal project to date. Bops after bops. NO SKIP
  2. Rigojuan
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Her best work so far. The album is sonically great. Lyrically subpar and the layout is very balanced.
  3. tyedavey
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Got to be a 10/10 for me, people need to stop sleeping on her makes me sad. go buy the album
  4. adilzahidov
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This album reflects a journey, from searching for anyone and at the end she is in the good place
  5. tristanponomban
    Apr 2, 2021
    9
    Her best album to date. This album was definitely the right step for Demi's comeback. A small number of mediocre tracks but easily covered by all the great ones! Collaborations were well chosen and the whole album is sung amazingly. Demi told her story the way she wants it and that's the only narrative that matters. The lighthearted, fun songs are good laughs but definitely needed betweenHer best album to date. This album was definitely the right step for Demi's comeback. A small number of mediocre tracks but easily covered by all the great ones! Collaborations were well chosen and the whole album is sung amazingly. Demi told her story the way she wants it and that's the only narrative that matters. The lighthearted, fun songs are good laughs but definitely needed between the beautiful ballads. Amazing album.… Expand
  6. miljanamixi
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This is her best work, she did THAT! I'm so happy she is alive and she gave us this MASTERPIECE. I love you always❤️
  7. amakjoson2
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    The preludes are very emotional but when you start from the intro, everything's will be so great. This album is all about rebirthing, you'll really enjoy every single track and got emotional for some tracks. ALL IN ALL 10 OUT OF 10. Listen to this album and have a one hour great experience.
  8. eclecticmusic
    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)    … Expand
  9. alexis_1
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. From being raw to vulnerable to a celebration, this album has it all. I have been a Lovatic for so long and honestly I was excited for this album and Demi did not disappoint she 10000 % slayed. Couldn’t ask for a better album! :) P.S I recommend you to listen to this album!… Expand
  10. ralphbernardo13
    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
  11. breakmyspam
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    this album is amazing idk what to say. she turned all her traumas into a outstanding music piece and made it into something phenomenal. i recommend this album to anyone 100%
    i wrote all that so i can post this
  12. Noavatic1
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album is so good, not a single skip, I highly recommend this album! Demi did that.… Expand
  13. Gabrielbrito12
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best álbum 2021, ela é incrível amo ela, os ft são incríveis, a voz da geração, mamacita mandou bem… Expand
  14. needylovato
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    perfection. art. iconic. album of the year. flawless yup yup yupp. demi lovato did that
  15. mnudominguez
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best album of 2021
    You have to watch her docu-series so you can understand perfectly all the songs    … Expand
  16. Rhodesreed
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    DEMETRIA DEVONME LOVATOS BEST WORK YWT OMG I LOVE IT!!!! MET HIM LAST NIGHT IS A bop
  17. TwtHoe
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Dancing with the Devil... The Art of Starting Over serves as Demi Lovato's 7th studio album released after an almost 4 year hiatus and the wait was certainly worth it. The ethereal dream pop concept album is surely one of her best and most cohesive projects. It successfully highlights her long and gut wrenching journey the last 4 years, with emotive lyrics and expressive melodies. One of the best vocalists in the game, Demi has definitely proven with this album, that she is definitely not going anywhere! Welcome back Demi Lovato!… Expand
  18. sweetenerade
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Excellent from start to finish. The lyrics, vocals, production, cohesion all tell a story, and tells is well. This album will be enjoyed not only by fans, but people who have not really listened to Demi. The best tracks first listen are “Met Him Last Night” “Easy” and “Butterfly”
  19. scarlethkitten
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Her best album to date, brutally honest yet gracefully executed. The lyrics are well crafted and her vocals have only gotten better, if that's even possible. The tracks sounds are diverse managing to make the album sound fresh while maintaining cohesion through the storytelling, immersing the listeners into "the art of starting over". Demi is known for making breath-taking ballads and funHer best album to date, brutally honest yet gracefully executed. The lyrics are well crafted and her vocals have only gotten better, if that's even possible. The tracks sounds are diverse managing to make the album sound fresh while maintaining cohesion through the storytelling, immersing the listeners into "the art of starting over". Demi is known for making breath-taking ballads and fun club songs, but in this release she added to that, finding a new sound that feels very authentic and true to herself. Remarkable evolution, cannot recommend it enough.… Expand
  20. Gus_Tavo
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    I love it so much, the sound on "the art of starting over" is soooo good and you can feel the pain on "Dancing with the devil"
  21. iampareza27
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    BEAUTIFUL!! Such a great album coming from Demi. I am very proud of her. She deserves a grammy for this one!
  22. rabedi
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    one of the best pop albums in recent years. it's a lyrically masterpiece just like the beats and vocals. the collaborations are good and it's her best album.
  23. Mohamedhassan
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Amazing collabs and beautiful tracks
    Starts strong and sad
    Ends powerfully and happily It's her most creative work I believe and hope it'll get the grammyS it deserves next year
  24. tugcherry
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    I am so glad that Demi found herself and choose to tell her story through her art and music. The lyrics of the whole album prove that Demi is one of the best song-writes in the industry along side being one of the best vocalists and singers of all time. This album deserves a Grammy for sure!
  25. Alexgv
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Un álbum precioso, fresco, conceptual. Cada canción tiene su sentido. Las colaboraciones femeninas son magicas, cada una manejada a su manera. Bravo, Demi.
  26. inara
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    NO WORDS!! the lyrics, the melody...everything about it is just powerful and i’m sooo proud of her! i loved it ♥️♥️
  27. George2001
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Her best album without a doubt. Sonically cohesive. It's kind of her story, it makes sense if you listen from the first track in order till the last one.
  28. sorefia
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Unbelievable doesn't have a track bad
    It's the best album of his career. Impressed
  29. jankahraska
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    her best work yet. you can feel her growth as an person, as an artist and as an singer. perfect album, perfect vocals, perfect songwriting, perfect features, perfect demi - she's truly at her best.
  30. WERMIX
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    speechless for this album of the year, like a phoenix she resurfaced from the ashes, did the butterfly mertamofose and created this masterpiece, thanks for this perfect pop and all the beats and arrangements, you are the greatest of all! welcome back legend lovato !!!!!
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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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