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. Diegox12
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Si hablamos de inspiración ella tiene una gran inspiración ya que tiene luchas por las cuales nos demuestra su fuerza de ahi viene todo el arte que crea para callar bocas y cortar lenguas de los haters… Expand
  2. kellykel222
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Not one of Demis best but the songs Met Him Last Night, Dancing With the Devil, Easy, Melon Cakes, and The Art of Starting Over make the album perfect.
  3. FrankFk
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    One of the best albums of Lovato...more personal ando powerful! She deserves everything with this álbum!
  4. BeatrizRaposo
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    There so many things that I could say here, she is an true artist. This album is raw, beautiful and soulful. and this is demi lovato.
  5. Eddytorresq
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    One of her best album. Demi’s a complete artist and no one should doubt that.
  6. Jhabibbaizm
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    I love this album, it is very beautiful and deep, it touches on sensitive issues and Demi opens her heart to us through it
  7. Danya_Solis
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    I love this album. The art of starting over es de esas canciones que te ponen de buen humor en cualquier momento. Me encanta.
  8. Sarah1999
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    She deserved a Grammy for this. This album is a Masterpiece and deserved more.
  9. Juliobrea23
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    I never listened to a more relatable album in my life! Great lyrics, sounds and of course vocals.
  10. SaraPaixao
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    I really LOVE this album. She is an AMAZING singer and deserves much more good attention.
  11. Matt_Jeevas
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    Потрясающий альбом! Отличная концепция и аналогия с бабочкой. Хорошие тексты и инструментал.
  12. igxrteles
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Another great album of Demi. The Art of Starting over is completely different from ever Demi has made!
  13. ohmnanon
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    PERFECT ALBUM. Such a masterpiece. Demi is truly the vocalist of this generation
  14. leonardoobadia
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    This masterpiece Demi gave us as an album… AMAZING!!! The way it was written us just FIRE
  15. Its_lucaas
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    Um álbum completo que conta a história marcante da cantora, e da pra ver nitidamente os dois pontos que o álbum se propõe a ter.
  16. Badguypepe
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love this album. Dancing with the devil...the art of starting over is a masterpiece!!! The kind of lover i am, carefully and good place best songs of the album!… Expand
  17. knowlesvato
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    The best way to put it, is that Demi laid a foundation for themselves as to why they’re a versatile artist, each song tells a story, especially Melon Cake which tackles a real life story on how they couldn’t have cake for their birthday due to their old management emotionally and mentally abusing them, as well as The Way You Don’t Look at Me with it’s powerful yet tearjerking opener “I’veThe best way to put it, is that Demi laid a foundation for themselves as to why they’re a versatile artist, each song tells a story, especially Melon Cake which tackles a real life story on how they couldn’t have cake for their birthday due to their old management emotionally and mentally abusing them, as well as The Way You Don’t Look at Me with it’s powerful yet tearjerking opener “I’ve lost 10 pounds in two weeks.” The most vulnerable song would have to be ICU (Madison’s Lullaby) in which Demi tellers the listener how after their near fatal OD they suffered temporary blindness but managed to remember their little sister’s voice to keep fighting. This album is not for everyone but it’s definitely an album worthy of listening… Expand
  18. AbrilF
    Sep 13, 2022
    10
    A masterpiece. I love how Demi knows how to rise like a Skyscraper. Very inspiring.
  19. Wellramos2022
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    O the art of starting over é um álbum tão profundo e bem produzido. Cada música conta uma história que parte para o início de uma nova era da vida da demi. Incrível!!
  20. tamiflovato1992
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    It's really unfair how much hate Demi receives. Maybe it's because she is the voice of the generation.... Great Album!
  21. diegoguate
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Demi’s “Dancing with the devil” is just a taste of what her talent is capable of! What a brilliant record!
  22. Kevinbfiguera16
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    I LOVE the way she made a cathartic album and it was so beautiful. I think It was a transition to the new real Demi that has risen today after her fatal overdose. ❤️
  23. LuanAlmeida20
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Gostei muito desse álbum, tem algumas faixas que são muito cruas e inspiradoras ao mesmo tempo, minha música favorita é Butterfly.
  24. evertonjardim
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    apesar de não ser um álbum tão alegre, as baladas te fazem pensar bem sobre tudo o que essa pequena pessoa passou durante sua trajetória, amei o álbum
  25. sasalina
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    amazing, and starting with anyone? just shows how this album is a masterpiece, good job demi
  26. Critiqueime
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    Um álbum realmente muito magnífico, Demi foi perspicaz em cada música, eu amo o trabalho dessa mulher
  27. jaquefahd
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    Demi é tão perfeite! que voz incrivel, que album emocionante! estou apaixonada
  28. Theus283
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    Que álbum mais gostoso de ouvir, amo esse álbum. Tenho tanto orgulho da Demi!
  29. tismxtt
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    An absolute masterpiece of an album. This record truly represents Demi’s rebirth and a celebration of their career. From the lyricism, visuals and versatility of genres being a collection of all the genres they have dwelled into previously. Would definitely recommend!
  30. memyselfandi0
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    gave it a listen after Holy Fvck and I can’t believe how different it is and yet it’s still flawless omg Demi really is THAT versatile
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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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