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. Honeyba
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    Simplemente es todo lo que está bien en el mundo, uno de mis álbumes favoritos de demi!!!!
  2. hannalooool
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    one of the best albums of her, she has so much versatility we love to see it
  3. joea91
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    Never forget that this was a masterpiece, every song in this album is a beautiful story
  4. aemoriconi
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    Truly a masterpiece. Thank you Demi Lovato for this! I have this one a try because Holy Fvck was too good to ignore this artist.
  5. Sherif20014
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
  6. beladdl
    Aug 20, 2022
    5
    Meu álbum favorito de Demi Lovato! Simplesmente incrível, muito diferente de tudo que ela já fez. Extremamente maduro, sincero e poderoso. Os vocais, a produção e letras estão incríveis.
  7. kev_alex
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lyrics are so powerful, at the same time Demi can do whatever she wants, every song are amazing!!!! We love u Demi… Expand
  8. Dolola16
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    A true revival, unexpected sound but incredibly good matching for her voice.
  9. Ban123
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    Good job Demi lovato this album was so much feels in one disc ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
  10. Jaylovatofan
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    Great album ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
  11. SebastianPiatti
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    A beautiful album so calm and good lyrics, my favorite tracks ara the art of starting over, the kind of lover i am and easy
  12. musiclover797
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    One of the best works in Demi’s career. It’s unfortunate that this era was shortly lived.
  13. Van22
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    one of the best album all of time, not her best but still good, she's truly an artist
  14. kiroo
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Demi did everything on her leeves to put this body of work. BEST ALBUM OF ALL TIME. POP DEMI PEAKED IN HERE
  15. Juliocpg
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    15 minutes is such an amazing song, and the album wow I’m speechless with it
  16. Marab
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing song has good lyrics r everything she do has a story and teaches millions of people… Expand
  17. sarinhapaixao
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This one is in my top 3 Demi albums, it deserved much more recognition. She is one of my favorites singers.
  18. itallobr
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    I love this album, is so powerfull, i love Demi Lovato and this album so much, she is amazing
  19. Brubreis
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    Eu amo esse álbum, apesar da diva não dar o devido valor ! Não é meu prefiro mas amo muito ❤
  20. sarahcristina
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    10/10 If it were possible I would rate this album 1000 because it is so good. Congratulations Demi
  21. mattteus
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    Esse álbum é tão verdadeiro, te faz entender os sentimentos da demi nos seus momentos mais difíceis.
  22. ismaelk
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    AMAZING!!!! PURE ART!!!! It deserved to win a Grammy! Vocals always on point!!!!
  23. jeoliveira
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    Proof that Demi is always growing musically and personally. I really love this album!
  24. Lechedefresa
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    Definitely a masterpiece. A mature and cohesive album, Demi Lovato proving once again that she is an artist
  25. Vdia
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    Un álbum íntimo e impecable. Géneros diferentes pero cohesivos. Demi hace una catarsis sobre lo acontecido en su vida. Canciones hermosas y como siempre acompañadas de su hermosa y poderosa voz.
  26. agay15
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    IM CONFUSED ABOUT THIS ALBUM OR THEIR NEWEST ALBUM HOLYFVCK
  27. Analulbsds
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Everything about this album is perfect like the vocals, lyrics, production,,, everything
  28. whyamistaying
    Aug 20, 2022
    9
    this album is crazy good and like ngl my standards were low cus it's demi lovato yk but like when i finished it i was like "oh my like why is it lowkey good" so yea u should listen
  29. jxxx30
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    An amazing comeback! Yes Demi. My favourites are Butterfly, The Art of Starting Over, Easy, among many others.
  30. Mahip84
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    Demi really gave us a great album. Dream pop is a genre I never expected from Demi but here we are. And it really suits her voice. Hope she does it more in the future too.
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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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