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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  2. Mixed: 49 out of 3177
  3. Negative: 290 out of 3177
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  1. ankdajsk
    Apr 4, 2021
    10
    this whole album is a masterpiece !! her best album ofc and has absolutely no skips. my fav album from 2021 :)
  2. Briseee95
    Apr 4, 2021
    10
    Es una obra de arte, y más aún tener a Demi de vuelta, la echaba de menos su música. Y la verdad es que este álbum a cada canción, es una melodia obviamente distinta desde por lo que ella ha pasado. Ha vuelto más fuerte y se nota su esencia, su música, es pura magia, puro esplendor. Gracias Demi por dejarnos disfrutar de tu música
  3. lucaspc
    Apr 4, 2021
    10
    Após anos sombrios, com muitos acontecimentos em sua vida particular e profissional, Demi Lovato transforma essas vivências em aprendizados para poder recomeçar. Dance 'With The Devil... The Art Of Starting Over' é o sétimo disco da cantora americana, seu primeiro após a overdose, em 2018.

    Apesar de narrar a história que marcou sua vida nos últimos anos, e seus momentos mais críticos, o    Após anos sombrios, com muitos acontecimentos em sua vida particular e profissional, Demi Lovato transforma essas vivências em aprendizados para poder recomeçar. Dance 'With The Devil... The Art Of Starting Over' é o sétimo disco da cantora americana, seu primeiro após a overdose, em 2018.

    Apesar de narrar a história que marcou sua vida nos últimos anos, e seus momentos mais críticos, o album não gira em torno do sofrimento e a dor. Ela faz dos momentos mais árduos e sem perspectivas, uma forma de ressignificar sua existência. Lovato consegue expor seus problemas como um teatro da vida real, através de letras, melodias e sons que dão sentido à sua jornada atual.

    Best: The Art Of Starting Over, The Way You Don't Look At Me, Carefully.    … Expand
  4. PopConnoisseur
    Apr 4, 2021
    10
    Demi ‘No Skips’ Lovato. This project is everything.
    Demi has put her blood, sweat, tears, and soul into this album, and it SHOWS. It is cathartic, raw, intense, expository, gritty... but it’s also beautiful, glittery, colourful, bright, & pure. And it’s a perfect soundtrack to her life over the past few years. She deserves the world. And this album deserves immense recognition from all    Demi ‘No Skips’ Lovato. This project is everything.
    Demi has put her blood, sweat, tears, and soul into this album, and it SHOWS. It is cathartic, raw, intense, expository, gritty... but it’s also beautiful, glittery, colourful, bright, & pure. And it’s a perfect soundtrack to her life over the past few years. She deserves the world. And this album deserves immense recognition from all sides of the music industry.    … Expand
  5. lovatohavana
    Apr 4, 2021
    10
    Serviu vocais, produção, conceito e coesão, outras sonham. Quem está dando reviews baixas tem inveja pq a Demi é artista.
  6. Bogdan02
    Apr 4, 2021
    10
    This is new era. I love it. The sound is different and she is taking us on a new trip. She is so brave❤️
  7. LeehMedrodoo
    Apr 4, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Muito bom, o melhor álbum até agora desse ano, simplesmente perfeito, magnífico e com uma história de superação de tirar o chapéu. Demi Lovato mostrando que é a maior e que merece mais reconhecimento.… Expand
  8. WITCHMYERS
    Apr 4, 2021
    1
    Demi's work follows a vicious cycle. How can you sell an intimate and personal job with 13 producers doing her job?And none of the songs were written entirely by her. It is poor, desperate and disheartening to hear a scream
  9. youthxpride
    Apr 4, 2021
    10
    Wow.
    I wasn’t a big fan of Demi not gonna lie but after hearing this... Wow. Every song is so GOOD. This is really my fave album released in 2021 so far and i’m not even a big fan of pop or artists like Demi but i’m glad i gave it a try. Congratulations on this amazing album Demi!
  10. naclarao
    Apr 4, 2021
    10
    a strong and powerful journey, Demi shows us her soul and her deepest thoughts, she turns her painful memories into art. I have to say: this album is pure art
  11. coexistunt
    Apr 4, 2021
    10
    the feeling i got listening to dancing with the devil is that demi doesn't need to scream to be noticed anymore. it's kinda like: "i'm about to tell my story, do you wanna sit and listen while we drink a cup of tea?". it's her best piece of work for sure. plus, she didn't put a high not in every sentence she sings, so the album is very pleasing to listen.
  12. rrafawl
    Apr 4, 2021
    0
    meh...it’s just not it...too long and too boring, try again girlllllllllllll
  13. Mobrizi
    Apr 4, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I feel a breath in the tracks. Each melody seems to loosen the lump in her throat, but naturally Lovato does not forget his commitment to charging for another phonographic hit. Unpretentious and ambitious when flirting with your demons in public.… Expand
  14. Ximena1
    Apr 4, 2021
    10
    Wow Arte este álbum es puro arte y el que diga lo contrario es Selenator. En serio valoren este tremendo álbum es una joyita
  15. nickgabe
    Apr 4, 2021
    10
    just flawless. it's an amazing album and it's refreshing. I think it could win AOTY.
  16. oddemi
    Apr 4, 2021
    0
    The album is so horrible that I had to wash my ears with soap... she can be a good singer but she's a terrible artist
  17. Alison1324
    Apr 4, 2021
    10
    ÁLBUM DA CARREIRA E SEM CHORO. Tudo soa harmoniozamente bem e muito bem estruturado. É a história de cura de Demi Lovato.
  18. Peppeperaltp95
    Apr 4, 2021
    10
    Il suo migliore capolavoro di sempre! Sono davvero sorpreso, ha superato di gran lunga le mie aspettative! Grazie Demi per aver lanciato una bomba del genere! Un album che non riuscirò a smettere di ascoltare dall'inizio alla fine perché è un viaggio meraviglioso!! Il pop vintage e quel country/folk mi riporta all'infanzia..
  19. jadelightweight
    Apr 4, 2021
    10
    her best project alongside with tell me you love me, amazing lyrics and sounds.
  20. gaelcardeal
    Apr 4, 2021
    10
    Demi transformou seus traumas e dores em um álbum que te leva a um jornada pop
  21. Mrcdl
    Apr 4, 2021
    10
    O melhor trabalho da rainha. Coeso do começo ao fim, letras bem trabalhadas, sonoridade perfeita, incrível
  22. maikeltcm
    Apr 4, 2021
    10
    I don’t lie when I say this is Demi’s best album. She really did that into 13 years of her career
  23. samanthabooth
    Apr 4, 2021
    10
    An incredible album. Lyrics are raw and smart. Every track tells a story and Demi of course never failed to deliver.
  24. Flrd
    Apr 4, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Dancing with Devil The ART Of Starting Over mostra um amadurecimento tanto musical como pessoal da cantora Demi Lovato, com misturas como R&B, Pop Rock, Country Folk e outros, Demi mostra sua vida abertamente após a overdose que sofreu no ano de 2018, com letra sinceras, fortes e tocantes Lovato nos mostra nas 19 faixas sua história de superação antes e após overdose. Demi nós conta sua história de maneira honesta, sincera, agradando muito a crítica, os fãs.... Não esquecendo que o último álbum de Demi foi há 3 anos atrás . Esse é o 7 álbum de Demi e o mais aguardado, uma obra de arte aos olhos de quem ouve.… Expand
  25. Guiiii56
    Apr 4, 2021
    10
    An album that transports us to those remarkable moments of your life, thus making it one of the best albums ever made
  26. Arianavega
    Apr 4, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Este album es el mejor del 2021. Demi transformo su dolor en arte y las colaboraciones del disco son uff! De otro nivel con Ariana Grande, Noah Cyrus y la voz hermosa de Sam Fischer.… Expand
  27. alexysw7
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    album of the year ! stop playing with my sister ! she DEVOURED and y'all know it. so proud of her :)
  28. xaviercin
    Apr 4, 2021
    10
    I just love this album her most honest, powerful and meaningful to date, she is one of the best artist of this generation and i am really happy to be a part of a generation with artists like her because they're not afraid of being vulnerable and open with their issues and problems and on this album I think Demi is able to heal her heart and soul from her mistakes and she let us know thatI just love this album her most honest, powerful and meaningful to date, she is one of the best artist of this generation and i am really happy to be a part of a generation with artists like her because they're not afraid of being vulnerable and open with their issues and problems and on this album I think Demi is able to heal her heart and soul from her mistakes and she let us know that is ok to be vulnerable and broken sometimes because then we can pick up the pieces and just get up again no matter the circumstances, and I think she is one of the strongest people I ever met (not personally I wish) but from her music. WELL DONE. and I know the process is tough but she shows her strength and her ability to overcoming her demons to rise up again and keep fighting. :) I love this album.… Expand
  29. erikunbroken
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. te amo lenda jsjejejejeieejebebenekwkwjenebdbdusejbeebebejeheurbrbrfurnrjfirjrnrbrhrh… Expand
  30. mathbragan
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    I really love this album, it’s so real, emotional & strong. Proud of you Demi!
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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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