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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  1. lexo94
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    This álbum of Demi Lovato is amazing
  2. MsGigiCarly
    Apr 3, 2021
    9
    Very amazing album! Might even say that it's her best work to date. Lovato proved once again why she is one of the best. Highly recommend listening to it. Good job Demi!
  3. Pabloyalas
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    Um álbum cheio de emoções e feito com muito por por uma mulher incrível... te amo Demi Lovato ❤
  4. Nuric
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    inspiring, raw and realistic. totally surgical and insightful on each track, in addition to making it clear that 'monogamy' is not your thing. honest and surreal in every way, more than necessary.
  5. Mmaattss
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing! Demi you’re the best, so proud of you after tell me you love me.… Expand
  6. gabriel2121
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    best album, i loved so much!!!!! so criative and so special. DEMI FOR GRAMMY 2022
  7. Alexandre94
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    Undoubtedly Demi shows her best work. Deep songs. Her collaboration with Ariana Grande is the best on the album. Here we have the future winner of the best pop vocal album of the grammy.
  8. Sincera
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    Este álbum es una obra de ARTE y el que diga que no es Selenator y están enojados por que Selena no puede hacer lo mismo, ups.
  9. Leoziin
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    MELHOR ÁLBUM DA BONECA!!!! simplesmente perfeito, do começo ao fim, minha favorita no momento é Melon Cake
  10. Gizir
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    É incrível o álbum , eu não esperava e realmente se percebe que ela evoluiu
    Eu gostei
  11. Alisons13
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    É o melhor álbum da carreira, muito intimista e com músicas tocantes de qualidade.
  12. MatteoKs
    Apr 3, 2021
    4
    This is good, but I only liked met him last night. A lot of skiped
    Miss old Demi xoxo
  13. DaniloZagato
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best álbum of Demi Lovato, I loved it.

    Good lyrics and production

    Recommend    … Expand
  14. Arissss900
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    It's one of DEMI's best jobs, The melodies, his voice and the collaborations that make up the album are very good
  15. Diegindielin
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    Es algo que no se habia visto en demi y la verdad me alegra que se alla abierto sincerandose con nosotros contandonos todo por lo que atravesado ya que gracias a eso se pudo crear y hacer este impactante album que asu vez es dificil no poder dejar de escucharlo cada canción es maravillosa que te llega al alma no seas duro dejate llevar es una mujer que trata de cambiar y ser mejor escuchala
  16. Ruosy
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    This Álbum si Amazing Thanks Demi, DWTDAOSO si AOTY Merece mucho apoyo este álbum Una Joya completa❤️
  17. vitorinoth
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    prestando atenção nas letras e no conceito da construção do album, ela realmente fez uma narrativa foda nesse aqui, oq é estranho pq os albuns dela eu nunca vi muita conexão entre as faixas, aqui ela tá contando uma história, album da carreira e fim.
  18. ArthurVaaz
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    Album da carreira,simplesmente maravilhoso e destaque pra Easy melhor do album. Nota 100
  19. anne_brunelly
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. felizmente álbum do ano e se discordar chore na sua casa hater de merda, obcecados… Expand
  20. Gabscastilhos
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    Amazing. Demi é sensacional e sua história é incrível. Muita força pra ela!
  21. Kingimenez
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Álbum perfeito, superou expectativas! Trouxe uma demi mais madura segura de si.… Expand
  22. MatheusFGS
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    Flawless and sincere album, Demi knew how to bring her life experiences in strong songs with shocking lyrics from the heart, the bass and guitar chords and ballads on the piano make this album unique and currently the best of her career.
  23. beeenja
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album show us how powerful can be Demi's voice, experimenting different sounds, raw lyrics and being so honest… Expand
  24. allybfc
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    Impecável! Não consigo parar de escutar, as faixas que mais se destacam na minha opinião são Melon Cake, Met Him Last Night e Easy.
  25. marigucci
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    visceral. pure honesty and inspiration! wasn’t expecting to hear all of this. her journey is hard to watch and listen but the way she turns it into art... speechless. a masterpiece. one of her best albums if not the best.
  26. darynreyes
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    this album is amazing. it explore different sounds, genres and emotions while sounding really cohesive. Demi is an amazing vocalist
  27. ixroflo
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    The best album of the year i can say! It couldn’t been any better, i’m in love with it
  28. Kellerplaza_Dl
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    Is so good, is a good album.
    Incredible and wonderful. Demi really outdoes herself with this album, listening to it takes you into a magical world ... I really highly recommend this album.
  29. Sebas101380
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    Amazing album!!!!!!.The best of her career with incredible vocals and very meaningful lyrics, I loved
  30. VHL
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    This album is an excellent album. It's so cohesive... the transition between the first 3 songs and the intro, then The art of starting over... It's so well prepared and well think, we can definitely feel that she put her heart, soul and time on it... I really fell in love with Demi Lovato, I heard a little from her in the past but never more than that. Thank you for giving this album and IThis album is an excellent album. It's so cohesive... the transition between the first 3 songs and the intro, then The art of starting over... It's so well prepared and well think, we can definitely feel that she put her heart, soul and time on it... I really fell in love with Demi Lovato, I heard a little from her in the past but never more than that. Thank you for giving this album and I truly feel so sorry for her issues... I hope you'll be ok. I just want to finish my comment by saying that she definitely is one of the voice of the generation or THE voice of the generation. I fell in love with the vocals. I hope this album will be nominated for the Grammys and not only nominated but win multiple awards !! This truly deserves, even though it's the beginning of 2021, there will be other albums too, but I don't think something will ever top that... I never heard a good album like this since years...… Expand
  31. Yoshiemartinezz
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    This album gave me a lyrical, being a masterpiece, the collaboration with Ariana grande, Noa Cyrus are the most beautiful and completely stems.
  32. Kitanakhan
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    It’s amazing, simply show-stopping. My favorite track is the title one Dancing with the Devil, the vocals on this album are on point as always with Demi we get amazing singing, she has such a range. But this album has something more: rawness, honesty and vulnerability. Recommend listening to it at evening or at night, it has totally different vibe.
  33. Jhosepp
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    What an amazing album, it shows the whole process she went through, dancing with the devil is her best album.
  34. Ashley2003
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    One of the most cohesive and vulnerable body of works I've ever listened to
  35. matisalinas24
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    A mix of many genres, singing about so many topics, that together made a true work of art. Masterpiece, just that.
  36. Vastks
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    Demi’s most cohesive work, raw emotion & honesty! Starting with asking for help with the song Anyone and ending with Good Place! So good! 10/10
  37. JBridges
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    She took us throughout her journey with this album and still managed to deliver a chill-vibe sound that just makes you want to keep listening.
    Such a masterpiece.
    Easily my favorite album of 2021!
  38. Ddian
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing! Su voz, su historia y más el toque que todos conocemos de la Demi nos da como resultado el mejor álbum que pude realizar , queen Demi… Expand
  39. Luiz_henrique
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    The album the year ❤❤ the best, demi i love u boo
    You are stronger, stay strong... you not be alone
  40. lucasnunes0
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Simplesmente perfeito, tudo nesse album encanta, o conceito, as letras, a historia por tras do que é cantado.… Expand
  41. rodfernandess
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O álbum está perfeito! O álbum evidencia claramente a evolução e qualidade sonora da artista!… Expand
  42. swift0thebest
    Apr 8, 2021
    10
    This new era is AWESOME!! is a real MASTERPIECE!!!!
    Demi deserves a Grammy!! I really love it!!!
  43. Vanejohnson
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    Inspiring, beautiful and his vocal quality to another level. One of Demi’s best album
  44. demisdanger
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    Honestly... This is her best work to date, surpassing even the masterpiece that is "Tell Me You Love Me", Demi is on another level with this album.
  45. Jenjen28
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is incredible. It take you through a journey of emotion. The instrumentals, the vocals, harmonies, the lyrics are beautiful. I cried, vibe, and dance. The collab with ari was perfect, the voices together was out of this world. Sam and Noah collab was sooo good. I can’t stop hearing this album. The more I hear the better it gets...… Expand
  46. Eliiasarias
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    El mejor trabajo discográfico de Demi! La disposición de las canciones a lo largo del álbum te lleva de viaje.
  47. Itsyeid
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    The album of the year, simply his best work.
    The lyrics are master piece, she has everything in this album, so proud.
  48. meapobr
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is soooo great, I teared up the entire album. I felt her pain and the joy of her new start and got goosebumps several times. I mean, if you are here for the ratings, stop right there!!! JUST GO LISTEN TO THIS MASTERPIECE. ICU touched my heart with all the story behind the track. This song with Ariana Grande got stuck in my mind like a gum. The art of starting over is ringing in my head since the first time I listened to it. If I say everything I wanted about all the songs, I will trespass the 5000 words in this review. Just go b****, listen to this, i mean, RN!!! xoxo… Expand
  49. Fernandabr
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    The best album ever! A thrue history in a album with courage, soul and art! Thanks Demi Lovato, thanks for survivor
  50. lmayorga
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un exelente album siento que es el mejor de su carrera y siento orgullo por Demi, una artista completa… Expand
  51. Testi123
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    Belíssimo álbum. Tanto as letras, produção e arte estão uma verdadeira obra de arte.
    Demi mostrou finalmente seu amadurecimento como artista e senti até uma vibe que me lembrou de seus primeiros álbuns mas com com sua versão adulta
  52. Txtianaxb
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    Este álbum es increíble, el sólo hecho de ver que nos mostró su dolor en forma de arte ya lo hace ver fascinante.
  53. mathbragan
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    I really love this album, it’s so real, emotional & strong. Proud of you Demi!
  54. 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
  55. 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
  56. Mrcdl
    Apr 4, 2021
    10
    O melhor trabalho da rainha. Coeso do começo ao fim, letras bem trabalhadas, sonoridade perfeita, incrível
  57. jadelightweight
    Apr 4, 2021
    10
    her best project alongside with tell me you love me, amazing lyrics and sounds.
  58. 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..
  59. Johnnata
    Apr 8, 2021
    10
    Demi dit it! The album is amazing. Very well written and produced. One of the best songs must be "Carefully", just reminded me of her second album "Here We Go Again". Really good sound!
  60. 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
  61. nickgabe
    Apr 4, 2021
    10
    just flawless. it's an amazing album and it's refreshing. I think it could win AOTY.
  62. 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.
  63. 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
  64. chaman
    Apr 4, 2021
    10
    Álbum incrível, vale muito a pena escutar, a Demi evoluiu demais do Tell Me You Love Me para esse
  65. 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
  66. 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❤️
  67. 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
  68. 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 :)
  69. whoslarissa
    Apr 4, 2021
    10
    Geart job demi!!! best álbum that i've heard. you've got me from the very first Second!
  70. mickyloco1
    Apr 4, 2021
    10
    Her best work yet. She went back to basics and dropped the overly produced pop radio hits
  71. Marcos_popfan
    Apr 4, 2021
    10
    Very powerful and true. Demi seems to have accepted her mistakes and imperfections in order to live in peace. I cheer for her
  72. luihsouza
    Apr 4, 2021
    10
    O álbum da carreira.. Ela simplesmente entregou tudo, é inacreditável como cada faixa é perfeita e bem produzida, conseguiu fazer tudo isso sem mesmo sair da sua essência, melhor album de 2021
  73. carojosbo
    Apr 4, 2021
    10
    THE BEST ALBUM EVER!!!

    Es asombroso ver como se puede resurguir de los problemas y sacar fuerza de estos problemas.
  74. Kaisador
    Apr 4, 2021
    10
    THIS IS SO **** GOOD. I'm in love! From beginning to end completely cohesive and historically well-told. out that Demi's vocals are perfect.
  75. alielkhatib
    Apr 4, 2021
    10
    Amazing album from start to finish. Amazing vocals, production, and lyrics!
  76. lovatbizzle
    Apr 4, 2021
    10
    this is literally the album of the year, it really deserves an aoty.Demi Lovato turned all her pain into art, she is one of the best artists of the decade!
  77. demistan1992
    Apr 4, 2021
    10
    it's her best album!! it's a storyline about everything she's been through for the last years. it's real, honest and deep. and her voice is better than ever!
  78. Afrosamari5
    Apr 4, 2021
    10
    A beautiful telling of the rocky road of Lovato's past 3 years to a healthy recovery. Taking back her narrative and making her voice heard over beautiful production and gorgeous lyrics.
  79. idontliebye
    Apr 4, 2021
    10
    This album is perfection. If you're demi fan or not. I believe you should at least listen to the album once to fall in love with it
  80. mfcantalupi
    Apr 4, 2021
    10
    this is just amazing... it's so different but also a masterpiece. I almost don't have words to describe it.
  81. MilesB
    Apr 4, 2021
    10
    This is one of the most cathartic and honest albums I've ever heard of Demi without a doubt also one of the best and my favorites. And as I say demi is the unofficial sountrack of the youtube docuserie
  82. DanyaSolis
    Apr 4, 2021
    10
    This album is a masterpiece. I love the sounds and the lyrics. I love it. Demi Lovato's best work.
  83. Babycyborg
    Apr 4, 2021
    10
    The sound of healing on her journey of starting over. Truly a Masterpiece 10/10!
  84. BrunoAizen
    Apr 5, 2021
    10
    The Best album of Lovato’s career! Without a doubt "Dancing With The Devil ... The Art Of Starting Over" is one of the best albums of 2021. Full of sound surprises, which the listener would not normally expect from a singer like Demi. The track Melon Cake, brings current experiments with an extravagant 80's feel, you can easily remember pop bands / artists of the time when listening toThe Best album of Lovato’s career! Without a doubt "Dancing With The Devil ... The Art Of Starting Over" is one of the best albums of 2021. Full of sound surprises, which the listener would not normally expect from a singer like Demi. The track Melon Cake, brings current experiments with an extravagant 80's feel, you can easily remember pop bands / artists of the time when listening to this song. In The Way You Don't look at me and Lonely People, Demi shows listeners on her seventh album that she is not only a great pop vocalist, but of all genres by being graced by Country Music and 90's alternative rock ( something very similar to the sound of Alanis Morissette) respectively. Also noteworthy are the featurings included in Met him last night, Easy and My Girlfriends Are My Boyfriends, which added even more to Lovato's sound and voice.… Expand
  85. rafaellovatx
    Apr 5, 2021
    10
    PERFEITO!
    álbum impecável e coeso, lovato mostou sua mais sincera verdade e arte!
  86. mehmetcqn
    Apr 5, 2021
    10
    don't give a low score just because you dont like demi... this album is great and tells a story
  87. Beto_10
    Apr 5, 2021
    10
    Es el mejor trabajo que demi ah hecho, es un álbum demasiado perfecto y es arte, me encanta
  88. Thematix13
    Apr 5, 2021
    10
    It's an incredible album, the 3 first songs explain the mentallity she had in the time during her public overdose in 2018 and after those 3 songs she starts with a new chapter in her life
  89. marcoruiz
    Apr 5, 2021
    9
    This album is a very beautiful vibe after the hell Demi went through, which is to be admired.
  90. saicophilia
    Apr 5, 2021
    10
    Just when I thought TMYLM was Demi’s superior album... DANCING WITH THE DEVIL... THE ART OF STARTING OVER is God-tier!
    Gut punching lyrics, powerful vocals, and sonically her most cohesive album to date. It’s a story, an experience!
  91. anavcg7
    Apr 5, 2021
    10
    This album is a masterpiece ! You can clearly notice how much Demi has grown and found her sound. She finally is showing us how much she is capable to do and I'm here for it. The album has everything from summer bops to sad ballads. Adding a special touch of guitar-sound like songs to make this record even more unique than it already is.
  92. brunopayne
    Apr 6, 2021
    10
    E mais uma vez Demi Lovato se supera e mais uma vez trás um trabalho incrível, forte e coerente. Sucesso!!!
  93. CreatingReview
    Apr 6, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album really shows her artistic growth! I hope she is doing good after everything. The rock suits her a lot!!!… Expand
  94. Kayofernando
    Apr 6, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Esse álbum está uma verdadeira carta aberta da Demi o mento que ela ficou quieta este álbum falar por si… Expand
  95. JMFrias
    Apr 6, 2021
    10
    The best album of 2021 so far. The emotions and storytelling of this album is truly amazing.
  96. mateusdelmondes
    Apr 6, 2021
    10
    perfect.....................................................................
  97. prttyreckles
    Apr 7, 2021
    10
    I don't know if this album is her best album but for sure it's in her top three best albums. except for lonely people and mad world, this album is a masterpiece. sunset deserved so bad to be in the standard version. the best of 2021
  98. DoctorWhosss
    Apr 7, 2021
    10
    In my opinion, she showed other side of her emotions that she's hidden for a long time
  99. Rhiannaxo
    Apr 7, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This has to be the best album she has ever released, so true and brave in every single song and her voice is outstanding.… Expand
  100. reseteno
    Apr 7, 2021
    10
    Always been a fan of Demi but this is the first time I loved every single track off an album. This was a no-skip album for me. She really did THAT!!
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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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