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. diegoalex1997
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Es maravilloso este álbum. Cada pieza cuenta una historia diferente y llena de amor
  2. grandemi
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    Demi veio como uma fênix nesse aqui. O mais coeso e bem estruturado de toda a sua carreira. Trazendo uma variedade de sons e explorando a versatilidade da sua voz em letras reais, consolidando mais uma vez como uma das maiores vozes dessa geração!
  3. gustavocel
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Rainha do pop, selenators sem choro!
    entregou um álbum coeso, cheio de músicas boas    … Expand
  4. hedadevonne
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    She keeps outdoing herself. This is the most cohesive and authentic she's ever been. Props to her.
  5. brenoamorim
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is a cultural reset depicting self love, overcoming the pain and an open book for new chapter in life! Thank you, Demi!… Expand
  6. vikilasia
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Her best album without a doubt, her vocals have never been better and it is really honest raw and vulnerable… Expand
  7. iagonobile
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    esse álbum é tudo que eu esperava da demi, super coeso e com diversos generos envolvidos no decorrer das musicas. hwga finalmente está passando a coroa de album da carreira!
  8. 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
  9. smokeandmirrors
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    her best album for sure, she came for blood and it's her most brilliant body of work. good for her
  10. MiguelPadillaA
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Demi’s best album yet. As simple as that. She’s in her best voice time and its reflected on this álbum.… Expand
  11. luccatsilva
    Apr 6, 2021
    10
    A voz dela atingiu um novo nível e suas letras estão cada vez mais tocantes e sensíveis! Melhor álbum de 2021.
  12. Vithory
    Apr 5, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Without a doubt this is Demi Lovato's biggest and best album. It is a strong, powerful and honest album. She explored different genres, which made the album extremely diverse and totally different from anything she has ever done. In some moments you can't even recognize your voice, showing that it came with different facets. A quality recording.That's how you make an album.… Expand
  13. vinicialize
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is her best album! The tracklist is so incredible, the lyrics are so true and profound, the aesthetic is just perfect. I love her!… Expand
  14. Gutaxvo
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Dancing With The Devil... The Art Of Stating Over é o melhor album dela sem dúvidas.
  15. mandysme
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    PERFECTION! Demi really gave us everything we asked for. I couldn't be more proud of her.
  16. confrident
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love it. Her most cohesive album. Beautiful lyrically and very mature. Brilliant work!… Expand
  17. demetriartist
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. perfeito demaisss, com certeza o melhor álbum da carreira, o album of the year vem ai… Expand
  18. murilorafac
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Her best work, so good!!!
    Thank you demi for this masterpiece, you deserve the world.
  19. guilhermebaeta
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    “Dancing Withe the Devil... The Art of Starting Over” is the best Demi’s album ever. Her voice is extraordinary. Actually, this is the album of the year. That’s it!
  20. looovatoglam
    Apr 4, 2021
    10
    coeso, natural e lindo! o mais novo trabalho de lovato a molda como uma artista surpreendente boa!
  21. Jonnatazfelicky
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    MARAVILHOSO! Foi contra todas as minhas expectativas, esperava uma versão 2.0 do TMYLM ou DEMI, mas ainda assim, a obra de um modo geral, tá incrível! O feat com a Ariana é um dos meus top 5 pra essa nova ERA, sem dúvidas o álbum tem tudo pra HITAR horrores
  22. bielwtf
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This album is so powergull. Her best album.
    I love the idea of Grande, Cyrus, Sam Fischer & Swaaetie on the album.

    Congratulations Demi!
  23. devonedelrey
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Legendary album, her best so far. So many potential hit single as well as tear jerkers....the quality is amazing
  24. gabsrlima
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Best 2021 album!!! Her vocals and her lyrics are so strong!! Absolutely her best job ever!
  25. Zs99
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    This is my "good place" album. This album is a masterpiece fron start to end.
  26. NSolis
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    So powerful, i love her freedom, an artis with all the lyrics, I'm so proud to be part of her Journey since I was 8 years olds
  27. fabricionhl
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    It’s literally incredible, no mistake, no issues, so much perfect, I’m more in love with Demi
  28. faahbarboza
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    O MELHOR ÁLBUM DA CARREIRA SIM! O álbum mais coerente da moreninha. A espera valeu mais do que a pena!!
  29. wthlucas
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    she delievered a cohesive album as she should. the whole album feels like you're dreaming and don't wanna wake up. i'm so proud she took her music and her songwriting to a new level.
  30. paulotorres1998
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This is the best album of the last 2 years and everyone can prove it, it sounds like an angelic song, it's a sound bible with a lot of gems
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Metascore
73

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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