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. 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
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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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