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  1. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    One of the best album released in the last few years, it is raw, emotional, fun and upbeat and brings back an early 2000s sounds.
  2. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This album truly deserves multiple Grammys!!! It’s soo good! I highly recommend it!
  3. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This album is a truth teller masterpiece with 4 incredible collabs. Demi is back to take the title that she owns which is one of the best voice of our generation. This album is so raw and honest and brings you tears and joy at the same time.
  4. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This is art, this is music, this album is her best and the best, the way that's the song connect with each other is incredible, the feats are incredible, vocals on the point, lyrics are out off the world, I'm saying.... Is incredible
  5. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    A breath taking, cohesive masterpiece! From beginning to finish, I danced and cried and bopped. Well done Demetria Devonne!
  6. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    such a great album from start to finish and omg what a story. thank u Demi for putting your heart and soul into this album. im grateful for you and is so exciting to hear your voice
  7. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This album is so mature and shows the transformation of her pain in real art, amazing!!
  8. Apr 2, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the album is very expressive through lyrics. the album is good sonically and lyrically. the way demi took us into a new different adventure Expand
  9. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Definitely her best and most authentic album! Every song tells a story and fits perfectly into this album.
  10. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    the best album of the year, i love her so much and these lyrics......... omg
  11. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    O trabalho da carreira, super coerente. Um álbum de vários singles. Conta uma história do início ao fim.
  12. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Demi Lovato simply turned her pain into art and gave us that album perfection!
  13. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is a masterpiece, is art, this is why music saves lives, her best album Expand
  14. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album starts with 3 songs that mainly talk about 2018 ans then after the track "the art of starting over" she starts singing about her life moving on that difficult time and we can actually hear the difference. She is a true big artist and I'm proud of her and her courage to talk about what she has been through in order to help other people! This album is her best album for sure. Expand
  15. Apr 2, 2021
    9
    Demi's best album so far, the most different and authentic body of work she has put out
  16. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Es muy interesante como voz de Demi encaja perfectamente con cada canción, realmente es un de los mejores discos de año.
  17. Apr 1, 2021
    10
    A literal masterpiece! Demi delivered her entire powerful emotions in this album! Vocals, lyrics, production... Perfection!
  18. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Demi Lovato just gave us her best album to date, so different from the others, she found her sound.
  19. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An absolute masterpiece! It’s not just an album, it tells a story. It makes you laugh, it makes you bop, it makes you cry. Just pure perfection. Expand
  20. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    this album is cohesive, mature and transcends the artist that Demi Lovato has become. The best of her career!!!
  21. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. my god this is so good, impressive that the album contains a lot of songs and yet it doesn't get tiring, Demi Lovato gave it all Expand
  22. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    There's nothing much to say except it's a master piece. The lyrics are there, the voice too ! Demi puts her soul in her work
  23. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    One of the best albums of the year so far (if not the best). Perfect combination of upbeat songs and emotional songs.
  24. Apr 2, 2021
    9
    honest, pure and inspiring. through letters as heavy as a punch in the stomach, she shows lightness through the purest and most relaxing sound while pouring insecurities, overcoming, hopes. It's brilliant
  25. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Such a perfect work. She transcended as artist. Her best work without a doubt! Ps: I can't even decide which are my favs...
  26. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    the BEST ALBUM!! It was her best work and all the songs are bops... It's skipless...
  27. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Thank you Demi for giving us something so wonderful and cohesive. Definitely the career album.
  28. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Raw lyrics. True to life . Very realistic.. it relates on every one else's life.. this album is an art..
  29. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Demi Lovato came to remind the world that she is an ARTIST with this album. Vocals have never sounded more gorgeous, beautifully crafted, beautifully done. Ethereal dream-pop works so well for her.
  30. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This is her biggest work, she outdone herself!! The way she tells her story is another level.
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73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 13
  2. Negative: 0 out of 13
  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.