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  1. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Every single song is so good the production is ethereal magical
  2. Apr 1, 2021
    10
    The album begins with Demi's struggles and it ends with "good place" that gives a good energy of peace which is what Demi is feeling now. It tells her story, it's really honest in the lyrics and the vocals are beautiful, shows she is one of the best artists and vocalists of this generation.
  3. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This is the first day of the release, but I want to proudly say - her best work, her most organized album, which tells not only her true story but the quality, compliance with current standards. She didn't stick with her style of 2017, she DEVELOPED her musicality. Bravo Demi, I want to truly congratulate you on your brand new album.
  4. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    The album is a beautiful collection of songs about Demi Lovato’s ups and downs in life following her OD in 2018. 10/10 forever and ever
  5. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Her best work, she puts her soul on this and I can really feel that she’s finally overcoming her demons and traumas and letting herself to be happy again. This album is so raw and full of truth and it’s songs are so beautiful and full of overwhelming messages, it was really worth to wait four years to hear this masterpiece.
  6. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Raw, beautiful her most vulnerable and honest art yet. Cannot get enough of the album. Songs are so relatable on so many levels for so many people. Expand
  7. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Demis best album!!! Sonically and lyrically makes so much sense!!!! Melon cake and met him last night are such stables and deserve that recognition but the album shows diversity, equality within the kind of lover I am and honesty! Expand
  8. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Demi Lovato is back and her comeback is satisfying. Beautiful songs combined with her powerful and incredible voice. In addition to her raw history and her rebirth.
  9. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    What a incredible, epic, iconic album... The best thing she ever did. The truths are so powerful. Every song has a story
  10. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Sentimental, verdadeiro, tocante. Orgulho da mulher e artista que a Demi está se tornando, a cada dia uma transformação, uma metamorfose. Esse é o álbum mais íntegro da cantora. Merece todo o sucesso e reconhecimento possível.
  11. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This album is different of everything Demi Lovato have ever done and it's really good. The tracks are organized in the best way, telling her story of surviving, taking the power back, going through heartbreak and disappointment, and her process of self knowledge and growth. A true artist and powerful singer.
  12. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Juste incroyable, le meilleur albums. Chaque musique est d'une authenticité.cest une pur merveille
  13. 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.
  14. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    It has just released yet become one of my favorite albums of all time! All tracks have their own characteristics. Love it.
  15. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Beautifully put together, amazing lyrics. My favorite album released this year so far
  16. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    this album is a masterpiece and deserves universal recognition. this is demi lovato’s best body of work and the grammys better not snub her once again
  17. 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!
  18. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Unbelievable doesn't have a track bad
    It's the best album of his career. Impressed
  19. 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 ♥️♥️
  20. 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
  21. 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
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  22. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    DEMETRIA DEVONME LOVATOS BEST WORK YWT OMG I LOVE IT!!!! MET HIM LAST NIGHT IS A bop
  23. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Uma obra-prima! Com certeza ela deu seu coração e alma a isso. Neste álbum Demi mostra sua história, é um álbum real, divertido e agradável "Acho que é hora de parar com o ódio à Demi Lovato.
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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.
  28. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Her best work so far. The album is sonically great. Lyrically subpar and the layout is very balanced.
  29. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    DWTDTAOSO, her most experimental album to date. she was in her lyricist bag. Her voice sounded the best it’s ever sounded tbh. It gave so much of her 2008-2009 days and it really brought me back. It was so folksy, dreamy pop. The way she’s transformed to fit this sound is INSANE

    Demi just earned my respect as an artist in a new way that I cant explain. I don’t even know how i could give
    DWTDTAOSO, her most experimental album to date. she was in her lyricist bag. Her voice sounded the best it’s ever sounded tbh. It gave so much of her 2008-2009 days and it really brought me back. It was so folksy, dreamy pop. The way she’s transformed to fit this sound is INSANE

    Demi just earned my respect as an artist in a new way that I cant explain. I don’t even know how i could give anymore respect but she surpassed expectations with this album. Truthfully
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  30. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    absolutely LOVEED ITT. a very cathartic experience for the singer. she really went deep with the story telling. this new sound doesn't reflect in anything she has done before. proud of this project
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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.