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. FrannckV
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Forget everything you think you knew about Demi's music, this is a totally different journey. And it's definitely better.
  2. Tomishi
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    It is an amazing album, which shows her journey through heartbreak and death. It is a story people can relate to, and it can help others overcome their struggles!
  3. Milena_dell
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    flawless album, evolved a lot in both lyrics and melody; undoubtedly her best album so far
  4. whylare
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    IT’S A INCREDIBLE ALBUM, Demi Lovato just slayed, thanks for share your history with us.
  5. ianlts
    Apr 8, 2021
    10
    Amazing! This is her best album by far and one of the best albums of the year! Love you demi
  6. devonnefvs
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the album was developed with calm and truth, solid lyrics and engaging melodies, certainly the best of his career.… Expand
  7. Julia_sousz
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A perfeição em um álbum! Todas as músicas com um sentido e coesão, sinto cheiro de álbum do ano.

    Perfection in an album!

    All the songs with a sense and cohesion, smell like an album of the year.    … Expand
  8. marry67
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. simplesmente perfeito. um álbum totalmente cru e verdadeiro com os fãs e claro, com ela mesma. estou apaixonada. merecedora do grammy!… Expand
  9. victoriagrey
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    ÁLBUM IMPECÁVEL!!! É UMA SENSAÇÃO DE LIBERDADE INEXPLICÁVEL SEM CONTAR OS FEAT PERFEITOS!!! (ariana grande, saweetie, noah c e sam fischer)
  10. fabricioll
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    this is perfect, thank you for all demi!!! we love you so much ❤️❤️
  11. Bellafreis
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sem dúvidas o álbum da carreira. Todo o conceito do álbum está excepcional, é até difícil escolher uma música favorita pois todas estão muito boas. A Demi se superou nesse trabalho e espero que tenha o devido reconhecimento… Expand
  12. caioac22
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Este álbum mostra uma evolução vocal e sonora que após tudo que Demi passou, ninguém esperava. Ela soube contar sua história de uma forma leve, com crescimento. Soube transformas sua dor em ajuda, em arte.
  13. rickgn
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Fantástico. Extremamente perfeito. A delicadeza de sua composições é incrível, e faz o álbum se destacar.
  14. Samym
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    O melhor álbum de todos os tempos Demi Lovato foi impecável em todos os aspectos.
  15. juevyf
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Meta avisa que é a patroa, álbum muito bom. Lovato conseguiu de novo se reinventar sem perder a essência. Beijos pros haters
  16. ddlflows
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    álbum mais coeso da carreira, bom do começo ao fim sem música ruim, ela surpreendeu muito com algo muito diferente do que era esperado.
  17. Wendellramos
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is incredibly well produced and written. How beautiful to see the evolution of Miss Demi Lovato!!!… Expand
  18. HotAngel
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Demi Lovato took a leap with this album. She got it literally right. She left several important messages in all of her songs. She got every song right, literally. The feats are too perfect and the singer's vocals are divine. I venture to say that this is her career album. She nailed it and showed it was here to stay. It surprised me in every way. I loved it so much!
  19. vinceecniv
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. she is the moment. the grammys better give her an award! it's her best job ever, i love her so much. she's finally free!… Expand
  20. jamilly_mila
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Melhor álbum do Ano . As colaborações, letras todas impecáveis, para quem acompanha a Demi Lovato o enredo desse álbum entrega fielmente as lutas da cantora. AMEI… Expand
  21. taniaeduarda
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Real and sincere. There two words perfectly define the album. Demi turned her pain into art and that made the album even better. Demi Lovato is certainly one of the voices of this generation.
  22. biancacerq
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Absolutely outstanding, Demi delivered everything with this new album. I’m so very amazed about how great it is, but that’s not a surprise since she is so talented!
  23. nickyygrcia
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's a masterpiece! You go through Demi's dark times in the first three songs, and then comes her healing process through the album! It's an experience, a really great experience. Her best work so far!!… Expand
  24. pddroop
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    perfect just like everything demi lovato touches. literally a midas touch. no skips
  25. daviffiuza
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This is stunning, she creates a work of art.... IM REALLY PROUD
  26. mkamille
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Ela contou a sua história de forma de forma tão linda o crescimento, a mudança de batidas mais pesadas para batidas leves e alegres. O melhor dela
  27. paulakhalil
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Demi Lovato give the world a chance to hear her journey, and she killed it!
  28. moonksj
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    4 years of waiting and she didn't disappoint. I can't wait to go for a long drive and blast this with my BFFs.
  29. stanvitor
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is amazing album, Demi saved my life! This album has a very good sound, besides being inspiring by the story told through its songs. A complete artist.… Expand
  30. Mddrodrigues
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Superou muito as minhas expectativas, é com certeza, o maior da carreira. Sinto que o modo como a vêem mudará completamente depois desse álbum
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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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