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  1. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    álbum do ano, ninguém fez como você demi parabéns kween isso é pura arte!!!
  2. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    this album is so raw, so authentic and so beautiful. i can’t even decide which songs are my favorite, i adore them all. this album is a gift. thank you demi.
  3. Apr 6, 2021
    10
    Incrível, espetacular, maravilhoso, supimpa, tudo de bom!!!Incrível, espetacular, maravilhoso, supimpa, tudo de bom!!!Incrível, espetacular, maravilhoso, supimpa, tudo de bom!!!
  4. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    O melhor álbum da Demi!! Conseguiu transformar sua dor e renascimento em arte.
  5. Apr 10, 2021
    8
    I love Demi and this is her best work so far. Although i feel that all songs were kinda of the same and the pop was kinda of stagnant in time. She said that this album was different from the other but i feel like was the same vibe, the same melody from her older albums. Was good, but not mind blowing as i expected.
  6. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Sublime, meaningful and emotional. Her most distinctive album to date. 10/10
  7. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    A real heartfelt emotional album, this is what music is about - telling a story and being personal. Demi should be so proud of herself she’s overcome a massive hurdle in her life and it isn’t easy to be this honest about it and translate that into music. This is Demi at her peak , soulful vocals , great collabs and a touching story❤️
  8. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Dancing with the Devil... The Art of Starting Over serves as Demi Lovato's 7th studio album released after an almost 4 year hiatus and the wait was certainly worth it. The ethereal dream pop concept album is surely one of her best and most cohesive projects. It successfully highlights her long and gut wrenching journey the last 4 years, with emotive lyrics and expressive melodies. One of the best vocalists in the game, Demi has definitely proven with this album, that she is definitely not going anywhere! Welcome back Demi Lovato! Expand
  9. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    The album is just perfect, like ever song could be a single, this album show the real Demi, it's amazing
  10. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This album showcases Demi Lovato’s personal story and is so legendary of her to do so. We had to stan Demi for her vocals, lyrics, and cultural impact. This album is her best work in her career, plus a Ariana ft? Iconic if you ask me! Thank you Demi!
  11. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Awesome, one of her best albums, Demi has the power to turn her strength into art, this is rare on this days.
  12. Apr 18, 2021
    8
    It's a beautiful comeback. The fact that she is still alive is true miracle. My personal favorite is Easy featuring Noah Cyrus. That song deserves a grammy for sure. But if I'm really honest, I'd say the whole album does! The only reason it's only an 8 score for me, because there were songs that I I couldn't relate to, such as Carefully, 15 minutes or Butterfly. Overall I'm so proud ofIt's a beautiful comeback. The fact that she is still alive is true miracle. My personal favorite is Easy featuring Noah Cyrus. That song deserves a grammy for sure. But if I'm really honest, I'd say the whole album does! The only reason it's only an 8 score for me, because there were songs that I I couldn't relate to, such as Carefully, 15 minutes or Butterfly. Overall I'm so proud of Demi a, she did an amazing job Expand
  13. Aug 14, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A única música que gostei foi Easy, as outras não gostei não... Não gosto desse estilo de música, acho que ela já fez álbuns bem melhores Expand
  14. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    this is the album of her career, finally one that I'm gonna love as much as don't forget and here we go again JUST AMAZING EVERYTHING IS PERFECT
  15. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think this album is has a lot of potential in it. I mean, there is so much differant genres in this album,there is R&B, Pop, Alternative, Indie, Hip-Hop and all of them fits so good with Demi's voice. Congrats Demi you deserves so much better. Plus, Met Him Last Night deserves to be next single. Expand
  16. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    The album is one of the best that Demi has, her voice as a singer grew, the melodies of the album I like too much, and the lyrics of the songs are just beautiful, the collaborations that this album has are too good, just a good album
  17. Apr 2, 2021
    9
    This album is so personal and touching. I have no words to describe how I’m feeling rn. I’m so proud of Demi♥
  18. RK3
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Absolutely beautiful. It tells an amazing story and it still full of life. Ballads, fun songs... it has everything. Love everything about it!
  19. Apr 3, 2021
    10
    An album full of the energy of a new beginning. Very well punctuated in the beginning the dark and painful part left behind in each next song. The vocal technique more refined than ever and the musicality of Demi Lovato manages to inspire everyone. A long album that we hear as if it were short.
  20. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    talking about breakups, personal problems and trauma in a completely mature way, demi lovato was cruel with his words in a captivating way, there are 19 songs that pass in an incredible way without looking tiring. I loved
  21. Apr 9, 2021
    10
    There is something about the album that feels fresh and original. Lyrically, the whole body of work i'ts very cohesive and touches very personal topics and issues that Lovato has struggled with through the last years. The production it's mesmerizing, on point.
  22. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 10/10 her vocals the production! DEMI IS THE VOICE OF OUR GENERATION!!!!!!!!!!! Expand
  23. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    O melhor e mais íntimo trabalho da Demi, cheio de espírito e força. É lindo de ouvir, é uma jornada emocionante!
  24. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Best album the Demi lovato ! Congratulations Demi Dancing with the devil !!!
  25. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    this album is cohesive, mature and transcends the artist that Demi Lovato has become. The best of her career!!!
  26. Apr 3, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album by Demi Lovato is very good. The songwriting is great, the production is very impressive as well. But what makes this album excellent is Demi's powerhouse vocals. She also has a very concise list of collaborations which are all very unique and they feel very necessary. Stylistically, the album is mostly filled with emotional or inspirational ballads and more uptempo pop rock groovy anthems. Though she does veer from this formula with some folk inspired and Hip Hop production here and there. With a voice like Demi's there really aren't any limits so she manages to pull off whatever she goes for. The album is also unique for Demi because it is conceptual with the some songs addressing her personal struggles coming first, then an intro comes as the 4th track and the songs after the intro sort of deal with her recovery and where she is now. This was a masterful way to tackle the themes in the album. I personally enjoyed the piano ballads and slow songs like ICU, Anyone, The Way You Don't Look at me, Easy, Butterfly & Good Place more than i enjoyed the groovy pop rock tracks like The Art of Starting Over, Melon Cake, Lonely People, Carefully & The Kind of Lover I Am. Her collaboration with Noah Cyrus is by far the best collaboration on the album and they harmonize so beautifully. The collaboration with Saweetie is also very good and it makes for a great bff anthem. All in all, what Demi has here is an album that is mostly cohesive and thematically consistent, though it ended up being a bit long. Expand
  27. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An absolute masterpiece! It’s not just an album, it tells a story. It makes you laugh, it makes you bop, it makes you cry. Just pure perfection. Expand
  28. Apr 2, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this album is perfectly done, we can see that she put a lot of effort in this. she is starting over and i’m living for it. the best track is obviously the track with ariana and all her collaborations are cohesive and coherent she did amazing Expand
  29. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Demi Lovato simply turned her pain into art and gave us that album perfection!
  30. May 9, 2021
    5
    This album is cohesive and brings a lot of raw emotion to the table, but have we ever heard anything different from Demi at this point? She's been putting out music about her struggles with mental health issues and substance abuse for so long now that everything this album embodies is just about as much as what we could've expected from her. And is that really a positive thing? It's notThis album is cohesive and brings a lot of raw emotion to the table, but have we ever heard anything different from Demi at this point? She's been putting out music about her struggles with mental health issues and substance abuse for so long now that everything this album embodies is just about as much as what we could've expected from her. And is that really a positive thing? It's not bad, but for having the vocal capacity she has there's so much more that she could be doing with it than just playing it safe yet again with broken-record tired themes. Expand
  31. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    So good! Demi deserves a number one! Her voice is just perfect and she is honest with us about her life and her feelings in this album... its like her best album. listen to it, buy it and tou wont regret.
  32. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Incrível, perfeito, com toda a certeza o melhor álbum da carreira, não tem uma música ruim, Demi Lovato serviu conceito e aclamação novamente.
  33. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This album is so good that I feel in heaven listening to it, Demi Lovato, you are such a talented artist, honest with the audience, your music is beautiful. I LOVE THIS!
  34. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    So amazing album, the vocals of course, the lyrics, the music...fresh sould! Loved it
  35. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. HER BEST ALBUM EVER! she’s so sincere and talented... her soul is so pure, demi’s so necessary! I’m really proud of her and her work :) Expand
  36. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    After so many years in the studio, Demi Lovato was able to deliver a cohesive album with an impeccable sound. It contains 19 tracks but seems to have only 10 so light and tasty that you can hear them. By far her best album !!
    ALBUM OF THE YEAR!!!!
  37. Apr 9, 2021
    10
    Best album of all time, i Love it. this is a masterpiece
    DEMI IS A VOICE OF GERATION
  38. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    The album is a bop overall. Every tracks of the album would really make sure that you fall in love with everyone of them.
  39. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    album of the year hands down. demi took very different direction with this album and it is her best work so far. I can see a grammy nomination and scene a win for her.
  40. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    YEEEEES, LA VOZ DE DEMI, LOS TEMAS DE LOS QUE HABLA, LAS COLABORACIONES, EN GENERAL TODO EL ÁLBUM ES PERFECTO, GRACIAS POR TANTO ARTE DIOSA
  41. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    I loved every single song. I've been following this woman's career since I was I child. I'll stan by her forever, facing life and keep fighting. 1000 over 10 album with no skips
  42. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Just powerful! I think it's safe to say that Demi returned to her most authentic path. HWGA has an older sister and her name is: DWTDTAOSO.
  43. Aug 20, 2022
    6
    It has some good songs, but................................................
  44. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    O trajeto da evolução músical é árduo e com "Dancing With The Devil... The Art Of Starting over", Demi Lovato mostra o que pode ser um dos seus auges artísticos. Abandonando o estilo de seus antecessores, Demi nos entrega um belo projeto artístico, com belos instrumentais de fundos, uma letra legal e motivadora e uma melodia diferente e evolutiva a cada música. Com belíssimas composiçõesO trajeto da evolução músical é árduo e com "Dancing With The Devil... The Art Of Starting over", Demi Lovato mostra o que pode ser um dos seus auges artísticos. Abandonando o estilo de seus antecessores, Demi nos entrega um belo projeto artístico, com belos instrumentais de fundos, uma letra legal e motivadora e uma melodia diferente e evolutiva a cada música. Com belíssimas composições em faixas como "Anyone" "Dacing with the devil" e "Butterfly", Demi nos entrega belos vocais que nos cativa e nos entretem durante as 19 faixas do "standart". Com participações especiais como Noah Cyrus e Ariana Grande, a cantora casa perfeitamente os vocais e apresenta o que podem ser futuros hits - e muito bons, diga-se de passagem -. Com esse belo trabalho artístico, Demi mostra a verdadeira essência de um artísta: criar algo dedicado à arte, não ao streaming e muito menos desenhado comercialmente como alguns cantores teen fazem atualmente, arte serve para inspirar, cativar e servir de refêrencias, então é justo dizer que esse álbum vai servir de futuras referências no mundo da música.

    Destaque para "Anyone" "The Art Of Starting Over" "The Kind Of Lover I Am" "Easy - feat Noah Cyrus" e "California Sober"
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  45. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This album is so amazing! I’m so happy we still have her with us, and she continues to deliver vulnerable and emotional bodies of work like this one.
  46. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    melhor album da carreira em todos os aspectos, ela inovou muito, os vocais, as letras e a historia por tras de tudo... muito lindo e passa uma mensagem mt boa
  47. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Incrível, maravilhoso! Extremamente necessário para a carreira. Uma reconstrução muito bem vinda de Demi Lovato.
  48. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    So raw! Demi has explored music so much in this album, it’s nothing like she has sing!! Loved it
  49. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Best albummm of demi by farrr, loving it!! Keep going demi, bc your music healss souls
  50. Apr 11, 2021
    8
    i think she did a fine job here, it's her best work so far. my favorite songs are melon cake, met him last night and my girlfriends are my boyfriend. dancing with the devil is also very good.
  51. Apr 6, 2021
    10
    Este álbum es realmente muy bueno, completo, el amor propio es fundamental aquí, gracias Demi Lovato por esta joya de álbum.
  52. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. THE BEST THE BEST THE BEST THE BEST THE BEST THE BEST THE BEST THE BEST THE BEST THE BEST THE BEST THE BEST THE BEST THE BEST THE BEST THE BEST THE BEST THE BEST THE BEST THE BEST THE BEST THE BEST THE BEST THE BEST THE BEST THE BEST THE BEST THE BEST THE BEST THE BEST THE BEST the best Expand
  53. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    best her album EVER!!!!! she’s a strongest woman i’ve ever seen!!!! i love her so much and this means FREEDOM and POWERFUL
  54. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Literalmente este álbum es arte. Ella lo hizo, tiene demasiado talento, ella es una artista; no un producto. Expand
  55. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Demi goes deep on this album, both lyrically and emotionally. The stellar production matches her stellar vocals. This is genuinely a perfect album. A new sound that worked out beautifully. Easily her most mature album.
  56. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    AMAZING from the lyrics to the vocals demi did not miss on a single track. so proud of demi
  57. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Absolutely beautiful. Very well-done, and an amazing comeback for Demi. This album could not be done any better. It is perfection!
  58. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Is cohesive, sonically fresh and artistic growth. She made me cry, thank you demi, this album is a masterpiece fron start to end.
  59. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Demi nos ha dado verdadero Arte, Un álbum demasiado completo con colaboraciones increíbles, que satisfacción escuchar un album tan bueno ❤❤❤
  60. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    An album of the purest art form! Demi did that after 3 years with no album, she took so long, but she served in every single song. It’s beautiful!
  61. Apr 4, 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.
  62. Apr 2, 2021
    6
    She ıs awesome. She is so beautiful. She is a good person. She is a good music.
  63. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    O álbum ta impecável, a Demi é uma mulher guerreira que merece todo o sucesso do mundo, obrigada por existir Demi Lovato!
  64. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    O melhor album da Demi Lovato sem dúvidas, letras maduras e sonoridade impecável, sem falar nos vocais perfeitos que só a lovato tem!
  65. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Beautiful, real, profound, she renewed artistically, was extremely courageous in transforming her pains into art. Her voice is clear and strong, she is in the best phase of her career.
  66. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. demi, enfim, se encontrou no seu estilo musical. trazendo a sua história desde a overdose de 2018 demi lovato encara isso de maneira espontânea sincera. músicas como: the art of starting over e melon cakes representam muito bem essa trajetória árdua, sofrida, mas acima de tudo, superada. Expand
  67. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    I’m in love with that album. I think she found the perfect rhythm for her! This album is so incredible that makes me understood why ir took so long to be ready and finished.
  68. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Esse álbum está incrível, não consigo nem escolher qual é a melhor música porque todas são ótimas!
  69. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    I'm in love with this LP. Definitely her best project. It brings me emotion and strength. Thank u Demi for bringing this to the world, love you
  70. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    melhor álbum dela, lonely people e my gfs are my bfs as melhores, a voz da geração galera
  71. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    it's a masterpiece!!!!!!!!!!!!
    demi made one of her best albums and i hope she gets some recognition for it
  72. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This album is impeccable, Demi delivered something fantastic showing once again its versatility, all the songs are incredible.
  73. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    She kinda surpassed my expectation, while there are some points that it gets a little boring but the vast majority of the album is great and even the boring points at least fit the concept so I can look past that. The features are incredible too, tbh they are the main standouts for me, specially the Saweetie collab. I also appreciate the fact that she is more self aware about her problemsShe kinda surpassed my expectation, while there are some points that it gets a little boring but the vast majority of the album is great and even the boring points at least fit the concept so I can look past that. The features are incredible too, tbh they are the main standouts for me, specially the Saweetie collab. I also appreciate the fact that she is more self aware about her problems and insecurities more than ever. Expand
  74. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Wow, Best album to hear from your very psychedelic discography, great nothing nauseating nice songs and nothing generic is perfect the album. Expand
  75. May 1, 2021
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is such a powerful move with so powerful thematic it makes me feel bad that this kind didn't work. I feel like Demi could've delivered so much better songs to represent this new phase of her life, the collab with Ariana is def something completely out of hand, it feels like is there just for charts and doesn't match the rest of the songs. Yea, kinda disappointed with this one, but is not a bad album at all, just something that could've went better Expand
  76. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Eu sinceramente amei o álbum e todo o conceito dele, eu realmente espero que ela tenha o reconhecimento que merece!
  77. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    she was so raw and honest. she just shared with us all the things that she wanted. its one of the bests albums I've ever heard.
  78. Apr 3, 2021
    10
    Her best album already done it. Her honesty, originality and sound made her something different. Iconic and legend.
  79. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    She's an artist, this album show vulnerability and i love it. Grammy deserved
  80. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    É incrível, este álbum é uma história libertadora de recomeço e de esperança com uma alma forte e poderosa, assim como Demi!
  81. Apr 1, 2021
    10
    beautiful, demi lovato has reached its artistic peak. The post intro songs carry a lighter and more wonderful vibe.
  82. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This album take us into an incredible journey! Starts in a dark place and suddenly we are in the daylight. The melodies, lyrics e rhythms are so harmonious, Demi Lovato did a great job
  83. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Demi Lovato offers an album unlike anything she has ever done, a totally cohesive album. The serenity and the vocals are perfect, the album is amazing
  84. Apr 5, 2021
    10
    Raw emotions, honesty and amazing lyrics and vocals in just one album! A huge diversity of sounds, with amazing collaborations
  85. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    One of the best albums that I heard. This is so good, raw and emotional Demi Lovato is a **** artist
  86. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    sooooo good! i love this. demi exceeded all my expectations with this album.
  87. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    absolutamente o álbum da carreira! não tem UMA música ruim, 19 músicas e o tempo passa voando de tão gostoso de ouvir!!!
  88. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    The new album is everything she never did with the same talent she always had.
  89. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This album is so mature and shows the transformation of her pain in real art, amazing!!
  90. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album starts with 3 songs that mainly talk about 2018 ans then after the track "the art of starting over" she starts singing about her life moving on that difficult time and we can actually hear the difference. She is a true big artist and I'm proud of her and her courage to talk about what she has been through in order to help other people! This album is her best album for sure. Expand
  91. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    "MASTERPIECE" demi isn’t just a singer, she’s the light, she’s the reason many people are still alive, she’s the voice for those who can’t speak.... i’m so proud of this woman more than ever and i’m pretty sure she was sent to earth with purpose. i love her more than everything.
  92. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    lyrics amazing
    production amazing
    vocals amazing
    this is so fresh! Just speechless!
    Congrats Demi!
    #DWTDTAOSO
  93. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Her best album so far. Every song is fresh despite the hard and heavy lyrics and that's so dope! It's on repeat!
  94. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Sonoridade limpa, cheia, forte, suave, uma benção tudo de bom, Recomendo a todos, um dos maiores da história
  95. Apr 2, 2021
    4
    It was an OK album. But the track list was too long, too many songwriters in this project (so it lacked some emotions in the lyrics), and she was oversinging in some songs that took away the emotions she wanted to express. I prefer the documentary a whole lot better
  96. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    the album is perfect, with a sound of summer songs and a translation of deep and personal songs. Demi Lovato is more mature than ever in this project. STREAMM in the PERFECT legend.
  97. Apr 1, 2021
    10
    A masterpiece. Demi took her discography to a whole other level with an album with no skips. Demi’s vocals are out of this world. Honest, heartbreaking and inspiring lyrics. Amazing production. The album fully represents the person Demi is today and her journey. Her best album so far.
  98. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    A journey through the past three years of Demi’s life & a representation of who she is today. She mastered the art of starting over.
  99. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Taylor and R@tlena stans get the f*ck outta here you nasty **** // Her best album period
  100. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    perfection. art. iconic. album of the year. flawless yup yup yupp. demi lovato did that
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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.