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. Bret10
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Raw lyrics. True to life . Very realistic.. it relates on every one else's life.. this album is an art..
  2. FlorMRdz
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    I think its time to stop the hate to Demi Lovato, this album is a masterpiece fron start to end, i love it
  3. Mullerrodrigzz
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Demi mais uma vez mostrando que mestre na arte de recomeçar, e vem com um álbum coeso do começo ao fim, um pop bem orgânico e leve.
  4. glets4
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    The album is excellent, extremely cohesive and light, taking us through a chronological journey in Demi’s life since 2018 and leaving us wanting more even though the album is 19 tracks long. It does not feel like a such long album at all. You’ll find sad songs, happy songs, sad bops, party bops and more. This might be Lovato’s best album to date.
  5. Toriaxvic
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Ela conta de uma forma linda sobre seus traumas e como podem ser transformados em arte.
  6. ddevonnelonely
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    her best album, tells her truth, the lyrics are raw, her voice its just wow.
  7. PauloTargaryen
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    the album is cohesive, it is the embodiment of perfection, Demi Lovato surprises with her vocal talent, with the compositions and as the story goes from Anyone to God Place, all very harmonious and perfect.
  8. SamanthaDenise
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album delves so deep into Demi Lovato's world since her 2018 overdose. It covers love, triumph, pain, and healing all on one collective series of songs. Truly a work of art.… Expand
  9. jefersondalpiva
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Wow! Lovato transcends his pain and bad habits from the past in happy and well-produced songs. Transforming pain into pure art. The art of starting over, starting over as an artist and finally finding the best of herself. Very proud of this album. Totally outside the comfort zone, and this is where the artist lets go and lets his art speak louder. Beautiful. Deep. Real. Honest.Wow! Lovato transcends his pain and bad habits from the past in happy and well-produced songs. Transforming pain into pure art. The art of starting over, starting over as an artist and finally finding the best of herself. Very proud of this album. Totally outside the comfort zone, and this is where the artist lets go and lets his art speak louder. Beautiful. Deep. Real. Honest. Insane. Magic. Light.… Expand
  10. mariafernandasr
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Flawless! Such a good work! Her honesty in this is so beautiful! Definetely her best album ever! All collabs sound incredible!
  11. lucdurt
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. álbum perfeito, letras e melodias perfeitas! álbum diferente de tudo que a demi já se propôs a fazer, vale muito a pena escutar faixa a faixa. que com esse trabalho ela venha ter o seu devido reconhecimento, ela merece. love u demi … Expand
  12. 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!
  13. daviffiuza
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This is stunning, she creates a work of art.... IM REALLY PROUD
  14. evangm
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Um dos melhores álbuns da cantora. Envolvente e emocionante, Demi Lovato transformou sua quase morte em arte
  15. Gabrielluisr
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    presents an authentic sound, Demi managed to tell her story and everything that happened in 2018 in different rhythms and lyrics. She made a beautiful and delicious lemonade out of a lemon.
  16. ArthurSoll
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    THIS ALBUM IS THE BEST OF DEMI LOVATO!!!
    A gente estava precisando ouvir tudo isso sobre o que foi a overdose dela!
  17. Devonne20
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Definitivamente seu melhor álbum, cru, verdadeiro e cheio de vida. Demi Lovato é uma verdadeira artista completa.… Expand
  18. Cand3carrizo
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    El mejor álbum de Demi sin dudas. Todas las canciones son únicas y hermosas, estoy obsesionada
  19. cinthyan
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Esto es arte puro, el crecimiento y la mezcla de estilos en este álbum es totalmente increíble, es una pena por los swifties y selenators, cegados por una vida miserable... En fin, es un excelente álbum, en dónde podemos sentir la tragedia pero también el resurgimiento de una artista nueva.
  20. AndAri10
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Esse álbum tá incrível, é o melhor da carreira dela não tenho dúvidas sobre isso!… Expand
  21. Clau_Ornelas6
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Este es el mejor album que he escuchado en mi vida.
  22. anyona
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Esse álbum é uma obra de arte. Todos os outros álbuns levam a Dancing with the Devil: The Art of Starting Over, o qual consegue, com maestria, nos mostrar o lado mais frágil e mais forte de Demi Lovato. Em uma canção ela diz "I'm strong in a way that I know how to show you my fragile" e essa frase define todo o álbum. Com uma voz de tirar o fôlego, Demi Lovato nos ensinou a arte deEsse álbum é uma obra de arte. Todos os outros álbuns levam a Dancing with the Devil: The Art of Starting Over, o qual consegue, com maestria, nos mostrar o lado mais frágil e mais forte de Demi Lovato. Em uma canção ela diz "I'm strong in a way that I know how to show you my fragile" e essa frase define todo o álbum. Com uma voz de tirar o fôlego, Demi Lovato nos ensinou a arte de recomeçar.… Expand
  23. Vixemari
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    O álbum é incrível, conta uma história da primeira a última track. Demi superou qualquer expectativas com esse álbum.
  24. Kiakio
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    Her most cohesive album to date. All the songs tell her story in the most beautiful way. Definitely her most personal album. I love this new sound from her. Demi is the best. Congratz for this álbum
  25. Iavg
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    One of her very best albuns, imo. The sound is very different from her previous works which surprised me in the best way possible! So glad she's sharing her story with us once again!
  26. haydrum
    Apr 4, 2021
    10
    A nossa Demi mais uma vez mostrou ser extremamente talentosa, tanto na voz quanto na composição. Eu não poderia estar mais orgulhosa. Esse album é o melhor e mais incrível da carreira dela.
  27. alicej243
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Just a beautifully put together album. It starts off deep and emotional and then goes a bit lighter with an indie pop vibe. Even most of the lighter songs have powerful messages and meaning which shows Demi’s talent in writing. Demi’s voice of course doesn’t disappoint and the album should appeal to a wide range of people!
  28. FloMoz
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Stunning comeback! The lyrics are stunning and the honesty of some tracks is heartbreaking. I could listen to this album all day long on repeat.
  29. Lalanders
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I’m in love to see this amazing album on the top because Demi literally deserve this, she’s an amazing singer and vocalist, thank u… Expand
  30. ewhite
    Apr 7, 2021
    0
    How did she go from the excellence of TMYLM to... something so underwhelming? I really wanted to like this but I'm disappointed. Besides MHLN, which is a masterpiece, everything is lacklustre. TMYLM > HWGA > Unbroken > DWTD > Demi > Don't Forget
  31. TAYLENAA
    Apr 9, 2021
    0
    It was Nothing Like she would ever give us. IT WAS HORRID.I usually love Demi’s music but This Pushes me away from her.
  32. evermussi
    Apr 9, 2021
    1
    someone has to warn her that no one can take more overcoming songs. this album is boring and no one cares
  33. ewokguy15
    Apr 2, 2021
    9
    These might not be a “Sorry Not Sorry” instant hit in the album, but there are some fantastic songs and Demi tells a story start to finish. She did a great job with this album.
  34. juhaina
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    this album is GREAT, demi’s story is so heartbreaking but also very strong, she has come a long way and i’m so proud of her.
  35. pedroassugeni
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Esse álbum é MUITO diferente de tudo que a Demi fez, é maduro e foge totalmente do que eu esperava que seria, foge totalmente do Tell Me You Love Me, é um pop hipster com influência alternativa. Vale muito a pena escutar principalmente quem não gostava dos trabalhos antigos dela, porque foge muito deles.
  36. Jean2212
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Her Best Album, she is a incredible woman, she is a warrior and she is a survivor.
    Melon Cake, Easy, My girlfriends are my boyfriends are my favourites
  37. Aldazaba
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This album is so different, I really feel what She's feeling, Demi is so talented and the fts sound awesome
  38. demiexplicit
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Demi Lovato delivered the best work of her career. The sounds, lyrics, collabs are simply amazing. She turned pain into art beautifully, couldn’t be more proud. album of the year.
  39. Vatzel
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Demi tiene el poder de hacer arte. Todos sus album's son WOW pero este es sin duda el mejor. Su voz es impresionante, las canciones hermosas, las colaboraciones son increíbles. Todo perfecto, por favor no hagan de las cekticas un lugar de odio y sean objetivos.
  40. pedrohenrick
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    mulher, pelo amor de deus!! que álbum maravilhoso, perfeito... linda linda mamãe
  41. allan_v
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    her best album to date!!!
  42. thewsaraujo
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Best Demi Lovato’s álbum so FAR! She has changed a lot, the album is incredible so different from the others, she found her place and potential is something that does not lack in her! I'm really proud of her!!!!!
  43. calm2k
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    i think the best album she ever released, this is such a masterpiece, like wow i love all the songs she’s so powerful and her voice........... PURE ART
  44. Fromjolien
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    The best album she's ever released. It takes you on a journey. You have to listen to it!
  45. Lovvedemii
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    O album conta a vida da Demi, depois de uma experiência de cause morte de um jeito leve e cheio de vida. Cada música tem seu destaque. 19 músicas pode parecer muito em album, mas com esse album parece pouco, ele é leve e te leva para o paraíso. Parabéns, Demetria.
  46. esanchez99
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This album is a complete change from her previous work. It’s a well-thought project that shows her growth over these last three years. Nothing else to say: congratulations Demi for creating (for now) the most defining album of your career!
  47. lucastle1
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Her best album, so proud of her artistic growth and very cohesive body of work.
  48. LuisOttavio
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    the best album of the year, i love her so much and these lyrics......... omg
  49. Januar
    Apr 2, 2021
    8
    so refreshing to hear her not belting all the time combined with the sleek laid back production. definitely her best album to date.
  50. bhabih
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Mature, cohesive, cathartic, harmonic, a masterpiece, the perfect sound. album of the year. Demi did everything touching our soul and leading us to your journey lightly
  51. correialopes
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    A versatilidade, a produção e a sonoridade desse álbum, meu Deus. Está impecável.
  52. Njddl
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Thank you Demi for giving us something so wonderful and cohesive. Definitely the career album.
  53. vito-hmartins
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This is everything!!! Definitely her best work to date, so much proud of it, i love it!
  54. FrankFKLovato
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    THE BEST ALBUM OF DEMI LOVATO...MY GIRLFRIENDS ARE MY BOYFRIEND IS A BOP ❤️
  55. eucaiiovieira
    Apr 1, 2021
    10
    Coeso, perfeito, na medida, melhor album da carreira, Demi finalmente mostrou a grande artista que é.
  56. PERFEITO
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Disparado o melhor álbum da carreira. Tem tudo para ser um diabo melhores do ano.
  57. peique23
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    her best album and also her most mature. her voice is so powerful and unique. i swear don't know how she can be so talented... she would win a grammy!!!
  58. adomene5
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Her best album and the best album of the year. I love it. The songs are amazing.
  59. LemonBlue
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Her best album, completes the holy trinity of Confident, TMYLM and DWTDTAOSO, a beautiful collection of bops and ballads. Power and Love to her.❤
  60. Santiag013
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album can be perceived as a trip. It's really good, Demi's vocals are amazing, her high notes, the lyrics and i love the instrumental, it's like R&B with pop, but mixing many characteristics of folk, It's quite retro like 60's or 70's, but at the sime time it shows her evolution. Pretty good… Expand
  61. Nabeaupadilha
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This album deserves a Grammy right now, and if you're reading this give her an 10 because she deserves. This album is truly a masterpiece
  62. selunavez
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    quotting what lady gaga said on her most iconic interview... yes, demi did that
  63. emilaysjonas
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    f*** amazing! + Her best album hands down. I have not stopped listening to it; it has a soothing effect on me.
  64. munozemilio
    Apr 3, 2021
    0
    La verdad lo siente muy básico, las sonidos aburren demasiado, ya es hora de reinventarse
  65. brubscesar
    Apr 3, 2021
    0
    Muito ruim , péssimo, parece descartes do poisitions e changes. A cantora não se reinventa e sempre trás o mesmo
  66. piratetales
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    taylegend11, dualipastan, sergio (with his multiple accounts), and angelievermore are losers. They're jealous of Demi's talent. I would be too if I stanned terrible singers like Taylor Swift and Dua Lipa. 5/5 album, Demi!
  67. KevinMcmelf
    Apr 1, 2021
    10
    Honest and beautiful. This album is really cohesive and in the same time many tracks are different I love this album and maybe her best ! Her voice is so good. Some tracks remind me her debuts albums (Don’t Forget & Here We Go Again) and I love that !!! The track with Saweetie is new genre for Demi and shes killin it ! It’s 20/10 for Demi
  68. tragicgabriel
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Such an amazing album. Glad she finally experimented with new sounds. Lyrics on point.
  69. tyedavey
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Got to be a 10/10 for me, people need to stop sleeping on her makes me sad. go buy the album
  70. ksr91
    Apr 8, 2021
    0
    really generic lyrics over really tired and generic production, this kind of gives me a cringe feeling the lyrics are so poor.
  71. jppbarroso
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    she knows how to tell her story. her voice brings to us joy, love, sad, tears and the true about a life. I love how she made a story line between the past, present and future feels so powerful even when hurt Demi so bad. you, your voice and story deserves a full sky of sun. #DWDTAOSO is beutiful and brave. congrats Demi! love u
  72. collarfulls
    Nov 20, 2021
    0
    dancing with the devil... the art of starting over was the album I listened to the most this year. I still listen to a lot of it every day, it's such a good and complete album, demi lovato's best work so far. I'm proud to be a fan of someone as talented as demi is musically.
  73. gon-calo
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This is easily Demi Lovato's best album yet, so different from everything she has ever released! It's also such a versatile album, there's a song in there for everyone.
  74. madtrajano
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    O melhor álbum dela, a Demi saiu totalmente de sua zona de conforto, o álbum é inspirador, cativante, e genial, faz justiça ao título sendo totalmente uma obra de arte o recomeço da Demi
  75. ahbejeremy
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    She displayed cohesiveness and range with this album all at once. Truly a remarkable piece of work from Demi Lovato.
  76. alexandreari
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    so powerful!! one of the best albuns of the year. incredible vocals, production and lyrics. so proud of demi!!!
  77. demiexplict
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Demi Lovato delivered the best work of her career. The sounds, lyrics, collabs are simply amazing. She turned pain into art beautifully, couldn’t be more proud. album of the year.
  78. badgalthau
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    PERFECT. BRILLIANT. WONDERFUL. she brought tears to my eyes. easily the AOTY imo.
  79. estebanmoran_
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    The whole album it's a masterpiece, the 3 songs in the start are sad and depressing, the intro is necessary, and the continuos art of starting over in every track is extremely important useful and genius. Demi lovato is a popstar with a one and only sound, voice and life.
  80. hieubqt1711
    Nov 13, 2021
    3
    This album is a little bit underwhelming and boring. The songs are incohesive also.
  81. regalrosas
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Demi Lovato proved yet again that she is a versatile vocalist. She can belt and whisper. Album of the Year thus far.
  82. restay
    Apr 8, 2021
    0
    Bad album. Boring as expected. Made no noise as deserved. She should focus on her music instead of shading other artists.
  83. alextay
    Apr 9, 2021
    0
    It's boring never been a fan of her vocals she just scream at every song she make
  84. guiiidb
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    album of the year ! this is her best work so far n she put all of her story n honesty on it. i am so grateful to be able to finally see her history in songs
  85. Malahat
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Demi Lovato has such a beautiful growth in this album that blows mind. Also she established she cansing everything and this album although has so many songs, you dont get bored at all! Every song has a beautiful meaning of life
  86. 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
  87. samueldamas
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    perfect! increddible! amazing! i loved! unique aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
  88. Tsdelicate
    Apr 9, 2021
    0
    comprido e cansativo uma completa bagunça e com um descarte péssimo da outra concubina do scooter.
  89. Antonycosta
    Apr 6, 2021
    0
    boringggggggggggggggggggg as fcck but i like her though she is cute just borin'
  90. milopina
    Apr 5, 2021
    0
    Not my thing I mean, it’s great but not enough
    Not what expected for Demi
    Btw I love u Demi ❤️
  91. CristopherAl
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Her best album, This álbum is amazing and all tracks is good, Demi need a better promo
  92. nebraskinha
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Her best work, on this album Demi shows her story, is a real, real, fun and enjoyable album"
  93. cevans
    Aug 21, 2022
    0
    +25 tracks??? and all of them talking about a damn OVERDOSE that no one remembers?

    girl get real,
  94. Fuguhfthbgguuff
    May 20, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It´s not the Album of the Year, but is a good album, the lyric is beautiful and she could express her feelings in it. I can feel that fixed her heart wrinting and the songs are the freedom.… Expand
  95. vagnervianas
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    A beautiful album, with mature lyrics and a few bops, is definitely a step forward in Demi's career.
  96. Javier_agg
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Es muy interesante como voz de Demi encaja perfectamente con cada canción, realmente es un de los mejores discos de año.
  97. yuriortegaa
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Esse, de longe, é o melhor álbum da carreira da Demi Lovato! É INCRÍVEL como ela trabalhou os tons e diversos quesitos diferentes da voz dela! A música com a Ariana tem tudo pra se tornar um hit, é bem radiofônica e ao mesmo tempo super original e conceitual!
  98. mladen_xx
    Apr 4, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. sick and tired of everything about this woman. i tried listening to the album but it's just the same sh!t over and over again...… Expand
  99. rrafawl
    Apr 4, 2021
    0
    meh...it’s just not it...too long and too boring, try again girlllllllllllll
  100. Sigrid2604
    Apr 9, 2021
    0
    Haré lo que hizo un lovatic con Taylor y Selena. Cito textual:
    Aburrido, aburrido, aburridoooo álbum feo para dormir señora, por que compraría este álbum tan aburrido y fome
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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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