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  1. 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!
  2. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Unbelievably good. Been a fan of Demi’s since day one, and this is truly her masterwork. No other album hits the emotional heights of this one, and I couldn’t be more proud of her for overcoming one of the most challenging moments of her life and producing such an amazing work of art. Thank you Demi, a lot of people owe you their lives.
  3. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Mature, without the sometimes exaggerating vocals. She's proven to be an amazing singer and here she shows her ability towards songwriting. Atypical, dreamy and futuristic sounds joined by profound lyrics are an unbeatable mix.
  4. 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!
  5. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Great album!! The vocals, the raw emotions!! Demetria snapped!! Good for her
  6. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Her best album, so proud of her artistic growth and very cohesive body of work.
  7. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    the best album of the year, i love her so much and these lyrics......... omg
  8. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Demi Lovato mostrou um evolução vocal neste álbum mais cru que encerra a sua narrativa com seus problemas como ela mesmo disse.
  9. 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!!!!!
  10. 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
  11. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    demi’s album is incredible. the new sound is nostalgic and vibey. it truly just sounds very reflective of who she is and where she is as a person.
  12. 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
  13. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    So far it's the best album of the year and her best album. No words. Congrats Demi!
  14. Apr 3, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think what makes this album special (besides the history) is the way she transmutate what happened with her into a storytelling in a pop’s fantasy world
    you get into her mind and heart but now it’s full of light congrats demi! can’t wait for the grammys next year!
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  15. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Demi's best work so far... proud of her, she deserve this so much and can't wait for more
  16. Apr 4, 2021
    10
    this album is incredible as a whole. All the music connects and creates a beautiful story of acceptance and walking. I also highlight the production behind this album, making the album the wonder we hear.
  17. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    It is simply her most amazing and wonderful album! Demi Lovato you are the moment.
  18. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Her best album so far, I can't even choose a favorite song, because they're all great!!
  19. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This álbum is art!!!tudo nele é maravilhoso, não tem um defeito, amo cada música dele!
  20. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    amazing!!!! demi is amazing!!! the album is just the best of her i love the work and everything
  21. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Such an amazing album. Glad she finally experimented with new sounds. Lyrics on point.
  22. 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
  23. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    The way we won with this album, holy sh** amazing, she actually served! We love u Demi
  24. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    A versatilidade, a produção e a sonoridade desse álbum, meu Deus. Está impecável.
  25. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Thank you Demi for giving us something so wonderful and cohesive. Definitely the career album.
  26. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Perfect, flawless, impeccable... the best album she’s done during her 13 years in the music industry.
  27. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This is her best by far. The chronological story telling alongside the great production makes this her most cohesive album. "The Art of Starting Over", "Met Him Last Night" (featuring Ariana Grane) and "Easy" (with Noah Cyrus) are stand out tracks.
  28. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Álbum da carreira, Demi se entregou inteiramente pra esse álbum, uma obra de arte.
  29. Aug 22, 2022
    10
    Incrível esse álbum, muito inspirador, as melhores são Carefully, Lonely People, TWYDLAM e Dancing With The Devil.
  30. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best album eveeeerrr AOTY! Demi fala sobre assuntos tão pesados de uma forma tão poética é linda, o álbum realmente é o seu melhor trabalho e faz uma ótima transição de seus momentos obscuros para o momento em que vive hoje. Expand
  31. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Best album by demi so far, no skips, real life a true brillant story, and so different from her other albums
  32. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Demi narrates his tragic battle and how he went around and took care of his career, well-placed partnerships helped complement this work.
  33. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Álbum do ano, Demi entregou tudo nesse álbum, transformando toda sua dor em arte
  34. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    O melhor álbum da carreira de longe. É muito bom ver o quanto ela amadureceu e se empenhou nesse álbum.
  35. Apr 7, 2021
    10
    Her strongest and most cohesive body of work, compelling and haunting from start to finish, brutally honest as she wears her heart on her sleeve and unloads her heavy baggage.
  36. Apr 7, 2021
    10
    Demi Lovato tells her story while making an impeccable album, dancing with the devil.. the art of starting over shows that Lovato will show her truth no matter what you think!
  37. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    this is not the album of the year, this is the album of millenniummmmmm!!!!!!!
  38. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Demi lovato nunca decepciona, cada canción es mágica y cuenta una historia.
  39. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    The best thing I've heard in the last years so far, that's how you do it Demi
  40. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This is everything!!! Definitely her best work to date, so much proud of it, i love it!
  41. Apr 3, 2021
    10
    Iconic. Stop sleeping on Demi and her amazing voice.. As for some SALTY twitter fans, get a job, you're not kids anymore, stop with the hate. Be happy for her that she's living her truth, this album proves that. It is so powerful and reinforces how powerful she really is. Best songs to listen too are Art of starting over, ICU, Met him last night, Lonely People, My girlfriends are myIconic. Stop sleeping on Demi and her amazing voice.. As for some SALTY twitter fans, get a job, you're not kids anymore, stop with the hate. Be happy for her that she's living her truth, this album proves that. It is so powerful and reinforces how powerful she really is. Best songs to listen too are Art of starting over, ICU, Met him last night, Lonely People, My girlfriends are my boyfriend. She's seriously out done herself with this album. 10/10. Expand
  42. Apr 7, 2021
    10
    Hands down Demi Lovatos's best body of work. Her honesty never ceases to amaze me.
  43. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Idk if it’s demis best albums because it’s so different from her previous one BUT this is a masterpiece. i’m really proud of demi for being able to put her soul and heart into this album, do yourself a favor and please listen to this! it has songs for all the moods literally and it’s a really enjoyable album!
  44. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    sem dúvidas o maior álbum da carreira. a forma como as letras se conectam as experiências pelas quais passou, a forma como as trata vocalmente... tudo! esse álbum está sensacional!!!
  45. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    the most cohesive body of work she’s ever put out, i’m so proud of her journey and power of overcome all that happened. demi is a fighter and a badass artist!
  46. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    THE BEST ALBUM OF DEMI LOVATO...MY GIRLFRIENDS ARE MY BOYFRIEND IS A BOP ❤️
  47. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Her best album for sure and one of the best and powerful albums of the year for sure, enjoy it
  48. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Perfeito meu amor! Como já dizia Ivete: abalou, abalou, sacudiu balançou!
  49. Apr 1, 2021
    10
    Coeso, perfeito, na medida, melhor album da carreira, Demi finalmente mostrou a grande artista que é.
  50. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before, unafraid to reference or not reference, put it in a blender, **** on it, vomit on it, eat it, give birth to it.
  51. Apr 1, 2021
    10
    Album of the year everyone knows this, she’s coming to sweep the Grammies ... now how many words I gotta write ?
  52. 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
  53. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Disparado o melhor álbum da carreira. Tem tudo para ser um diabo melhores do ano.
  54. 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!!!
  55. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    I’m not joking when I tell you that this is her best album. She took her time and it was worth it.
  56. Apr 9, 2021
    10
    What does this album symbolise? Growth. The logo of a butterfly is fitting because it represents a metamorphosis. In a time where fellow ex-acts are producing lazy and non-memorable music (Positions and the Selena Gomez EP), the songwriting on this album is immaculate, it makes Demi one of the best songwriters of our time along with the likes of Taylor Swift, Lewis Capaldi to name a few.What does this album symbolise? Growth. The logo of a butterfly is fitting because it represents a metamorphosis. In a time where fellow ex-acts are producing lazy and non-memorable music (Positions and the Selena Gomez EP), the songwriting on this album is immaculate, it makes Demi one of the best songwriters of our time along with the likes of Taylor Swift, Lewis Capaldi to name a few. Moreover, Lovato's signature vocals continue to evoke humility and just a wave of emotion. This is an easy contender for AOTY 2022. Expand
  57. 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
  58. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Dancing With The Devil: The Art of Starting Over is a work of art that follows a story from start to finish in a way that paints a real picture. This album was more than enjoyable from start to finish and cements Demi Lovato as one of the most versatile and impressive vocalists of this generation.
  59. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    A Demi se superou nesse álbum, letras fortes, tá de parabéns pela inovação!!!
  60. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Este álbum te transmite muchas emociones, es una valiente mujer por la que ha pasado por mucho y a través de su música nos transmite lo difícil que ha pasado en su vida, increíble álbum! SE LOS RECOMIENDO!, Demi Lovato es una excelente artista que se ha reinventado totalmente.
  61. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Es maravilloso este álbum. Cada pieza cuenta una historia diferente y llena de amor
  62. 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!
  63. 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
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  64. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    She keeps outdoing herself. This is the most cohesive and authentic she's ever been. Props to her.
  65. 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
  66. 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
  67. 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!
  68. 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
  69. 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
  70. 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
  71. 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.
  72. 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.
  73. 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
  74. 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
  75. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Dancing With The Devil... The Art Of Stating Over é o melhor album dela sem dúvidas.
  76. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    PERFECTION! Demi really gave us everything we asked for. I couldn't be more proud of her.
  77. 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
  78. 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
  79. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Her best work, so good!!!
    Thank you demi for this masterpiece, you deserve the world.
  80. 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!
  81. 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
  82. Apr 4, 2021
    10
    coeso, natural e lindo! o mais novo trabalho de lovato a molda como uma artista surpreendente boa!
  83. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    She displayed cohesiveness and range with this album all at once. Truly a remarkable piece of work from Demi Lovato.
  84. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    so powerful!! one of the best albuns of the year. incredible vocals, production and lyrics. so proud of demi!!!
  85. 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
  86. 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!
  87. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Legendary album, her best so far. So many potential hit single as well as tear jerkers....the quality is amazing
  88. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Best 2021 album!!! Her vocals and her lyrics are so strong!! Absolutely her best job ever!
  89. Aug 23, 2022
    10
    This is my "good place" album. This album is a masterpiece fron start to end.
  90. 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
  91. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    It’s literally incredible, no mistake, no issues, so much perfect, I’m more in love with Demi
  92. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    O MELHOR ÁLBUM DA CARREIRA SIM! O álbum mais coerente da moreninha. A espera valeu mais do que a pena!!
  93. 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.
  94. 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.
  95. 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.
  96. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    PERFECT. BRILLIANT. WONDERFUL. she brought tears to my eyes. easily the AOTY imo.
  97. 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
  98. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Simplicidade o mais que melhor define a qualidade vocal de Lovato, traz a tona toda a sua vulnerabilidade e força, um álbum maduro e coeso. Expand
  99. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Her best album and the best album of the year. I love it. The songs are amazing.
  100. 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.
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73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 9 out of 13
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  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.