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  1. Apr 3, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I dont recommend this album ... nothing innovative, typical of an album that the songs become tiring Expand
  2. Apr 2, 2021
    0
    This is an absolute masterpiece and I am absolutely in love with it! She completely snapped!
  3. Apr 2, 2021
    0
    Me parece muy mal álbum, no me gustó para nada Muy básico muy, no me gustaron para nada las letras
  4. Apr 2, 2021
    0
    The only good song is the Ariana collaboration. The album is meh, goes to show how comeback albums can be lacklustre.
  5. Apr 2, 2021
    0
    So bad, 3 yo hiatus for nothing, demi should grow up as an artist instead of making the same songs all over again
  6. Apr 2, 2021
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The lyrics on this album are very good, I think Demi has grown up as singer, artistically and as human. But there’s so many song kinda boring. For me, 19 song are a lot, not for being 19, just because I think this same album with 11 or 12 song would have been awesome. “Mad world” is unnecessary, also Good Place, My girlfriend is my boyfriend, Met him last night, dancing with the devil, etc. But songs like Anyone, easy, what other people say, the way you don’t look at me are pure masterpieces! From 19 I just liked 10 songs. Therefore, I will give it “5”. Half of rating for the half of album. Remember, QUANTITY IS NOT QUALITY. Waiting ya, for the next one! ❤️ Expand
  7. Apr 3, 2021
    0
    I dont like the album, is ugly but i like the song con Ariana..............
  8. Apr 2, 2021
    0
    I don’t recommend this album... this album is a mess and one of the songs is not original but a cover, such a waste of time...

    after reading the lyrics of each song we have to say that Demi Lovato is really overrated as a singer, considering she doesn’t write her own songs. It’s like a tattoo artists that doesn’t draw their own tattoos, reason as to why Taylor is better than her. Please
    I don’t recommend this album... this album is a mess and one of the songs is not original but a cover, such a waste of time...

    after reading the lyrics of each song we have to say that Demi Lovato is really overrated as a singer, considering she doesn’t write her own songs.
    It’s like a tattoo artists that doesn’t draw their own tattoos, reason as to why Taylor is better than her. Please use your time better and listen to the 2021 Grammy’s Album Of The Year folklore by Taylor Swift.

    Also it’s pretty sad that Demi needs to release a new documentary to talk about her same old problems everytime she releases a new album, desperate much?
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  9. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Her best album so far, I can't even choose a favorite song, because they're all great!!
  10. Apr 19, 2021
    4
    Demi Lovato es una mujer muy talentosa, lastima que su escandalosa y ridícula forma de ser eclipse irremediablemente su carrera musical pesando mas sus quejas acerca de todo que sus discos.
  11. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    she really gave to us and to the world, the best album of her entire career, for sure it has to be nominated to the grammys
  12. Aug 21, 2022
    5
    Demi can do it better. A few songs are really great, but most of the stuff is just boring. I‘m sorry.
  13. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Amazing, just amazing, it’s incredible, every song, quer voice, the lyrics, instrumental, everything
  14. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    .....................................flawless..................perfection.....
  15. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Um hinário que transita pelo crescimento íntimo da estrela do pop e nos mostra cada passo seu até os dias atuais. Nos banhando com 19 faixas que nos infla de compaixão e entendimento!
  16. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    v good —————————— —————————— —————————— —————————— —————————— —————————— —————————— ——————————
  17. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    one of the best pop albums in recent years. it's a lyrically masterpiece just like the beats and vocals. the collaborations are good and it's her best album.
  18. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    The best album off all time. The lyrics, vocals, production, cohesion all tell a story. This album will be enjoyed not only by fans, but people who have not really listened to Demi
  19. Apr 3, 2021
    10
    Um álbum maravilhoso, parabéns Demi !!hghjjbvvvghhbbvvhhhbvvghbbvvghhbvhhnb
  20. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Her best work ever
    A literal masterpiece Her fans must be so proud Her haters should be mad cuz she did that
  21. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    It’s her story, she just tells you everything in the best way and couldn’t do better
  22. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    One of the best album released in the last few years, it is raw, emotional, fun and upbeat and brings back an early 2000s sounds.
  23. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    O amadurecimento, não apenas em sua arte mas em sua voz, faz com que Demi pareça outra pessoa. Esse álbum é simplesmente perfeito, difícil escolher apenas uma como favorita.
  24. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Her best album to date!! The vocals and lyrical creativity throughout are just insane!!
  25. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Best Pop Vocal Album 2022, perfect, incredible, demi shows a grow up as an artist with this album
  26. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Unreal album, 100% her best work to date.
    She’s so raw and honest with herself and her fans, honestly Grammy pending with this one!
  27. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    The best album i’ve ever listen! The album of the year!
    Lovato made art the most painful moment of his life
  28. Apr 2, 2021
    5
    Her most versatile album,each track can stand put alone. She is telling story about her lige through tracks and at end we can see she is finally in happy place
  29. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    It's simply one of the best pop vocal album that I already heard and the best of the best things that Demi Lovato could done. This is her best album so far and I am so obsessed.
  30. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    esse álbum tá perfeito, esperamos durante muito tempo e valeu muito a pena, Demi você é perfeita e especial de mais pra esse mundo!!
  31. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Este álbum está incrível, simplesmente o álbum com mais sentido de sua carreira, além da divisão que ficou incrível, todas as músicas da segunda parte se complementam. Espetacular!
  32. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Eu amei!! Demi Lovato segue fazendo TUDO! Uma lenda meus amigos, uma lenda, amo tudo que ela faz e esse álbum não é diferente... letras e músicas impecáveis, valeu a pena a espera de quatro anos. Expand
  33. Apr 2, 2021
    5
    Demi Lovato's best work. So versatile. I encourage everyone to listen to it.
  34. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. an incredible album. so cohesive, high quality, the collab with ariana is a smash, demi really did that Expand
  35. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Cant explain how much emotion this albunm contains/ how much work it has, how incredible it sounds/ the srtory it tells its just so incredible.
  36. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Unbelievable beautiful vocals as always. She never disappoints with her albums. She did that. Listen to it. STREAM IT Expand
  37. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Dancing with the devil the art of the starting over is the best album for Demi Lovato.
  38. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Is the best album of Demi NO DOUBT, she’s stunning and I am so grateful to she is alive. Thank you Demi for everything.
  39. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Im so proud of Demi, she just gave us her best work so far.. Unbelievable how she took us for a ride of emotions! Each song is a chapter of her life... She starts asking for help in Anyone and finishes in a Good Place.
  40. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    ÁLBUM IMPECÁVEL!!! É UMA SENSAÇÃO DE LIBERDADE INEXPLICÁVEL SEM CONTAR OS FEAT PERFEITOS!!! (ariana grande, saweetie, noah c e sam fischer)
  41. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    An amazing album, with a perfect artist, singer, songwriter... better than expected.
  42. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This is amazing!!!! Dudes, let’s give stream in that masterpiece!! Even though the songs are cathartic, they give peace. PERFECT!!!
  43. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Completamente hermoso e inspirador, con una lírica preciosa. No puedo dejar de escucharla ❤️
  44. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    the album “dancing with the devil... the art of starting over” did what the bible couldn’t do
  45. Apr 4, 2021
    10
    Demi ‘No Skips’ Lovato. This project is everything.
    Demi has put her blood, sweat, tears, and soul into this album, and it SHOWS. It is cathartic, raw, intense, expository, gritty... but it’s also beautiful, glittery, colourful, bright, & pure. And it’s a perfect soundtrack to her life over the past few years. She deserves the world. And this album deserves immense recognition from all
    Demi ‘No Skips’ Lovato. This project is everything.
    Demi has put her blood, sweat, tears, and soul into this album, and it SHOWS. It is cathartic, raw, intense, expository, gritty... but it’s also beautiful, glittery, colourful, bright, & pure. And it’s a perfect soundtrack to her life over the past few years. She deserves the world. And this album deserves immense recognition from all sides of the music industry.
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  46. Apr 4, 2021
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The lyrics, the sounds, the voice, the art are unbelievable. The most incredible album. Expand
  47. Jul 15, 2021
    6
    I think the album is way too long to be captivating enough, and some tracks are definitely beautiful like ICU or The Way You Don't Look At Me, Melon Cake has a beautiful story too... but most of the album is honestly fillers that her fans might enjoy, but I just didn't find very fun or attractive. The album is good at best, not better than Tell Me You Love Me.
  48. Aug 21, 2022
    0
    Worst album of all time ...
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  49. Aug 21, 2022
    0
    Seriously bad album. she should just quit making music and save the worlds ears.
  50. Aug 20, 2022
    10
    They keep evolving as an artist this album was phenomenal. So honest and comforting
  51. Aug 20, 2022
    10
    The best álbum pop of demi lovato, is Carefully production is bestial is Perfecto
  52. Aug 23, 2022
    10
    Um álbum completo que conta a história marcante da cantora, e da pra ver nitidamente os dois pontos que o álbum se propõe a ter.
  53. Aug 22, 2022
    0
    She needs to stop with the topics that she sings about. It is very triggering to some people and it's getting really boring. The music wasn't great and it resonates with no one.
  54. Apr 5, 2021
    8
    Demi Lovato’s “Dancing with the Devil. The Art of Starting Over” is such a great reintroduction to who she is, where she’s at and the road she’s making for herself. She is one of this generation’s greatest vocalists. At 19 tracks, it can get overwhelming and there are a few songs that don’t quite standout. With that being said though, the majority of it does. It’s experimental, fresh andDemi Lovato’s “Dancing with the Devil. The Art of Starting Over” is such a great reintroduction to who she is, where she’s at and the road she’s making for herself. She is one of this generation’s greatest vocalists. At 19 tracks, it can get overwhelming and there are a few songs that don’t quite standout. With that being said though, the majority of it does. It’s experimental, fresh and she uses an array of her vocal range to great extremes - whether it’s belting out notes in “Anyone”, “Dancing with the Devil” to quiet & somber “Carefully” to funny autotune lines in “The Kind of Lover I Am.” Experiential pleasures such as “California Sober”, “The Art of Starting Over” are a joy to listen to (creating a sense of space, freedom and lightness) while “15 minutes” and “Lonely People” add dimension, it’s upbeat but accompanied with heavy percussions. There are handful of ballads that work, in particular “Easy” (with a gorgeous duet from Noah Cyrus) and album closer, “Good Place.” The BOPs are filled in “Met Him Last Night” (with two amazing vocalists; Demi and Ari, singing at a higher register), “What Other People Say” and “My Girlfriends are my Boyfriend”. The other tracks are not standouts in my opinion but they do have the ability to be a grower. There are peaks and valleys in this album - which mirrors the road of recovery and journey that Demi’s on. The message is clear; Demi’s flawed, emotional, broken and yet she is confident in her fragility, brave, forward thinking - human. She is here to stay. Expand
  55. Apr 3, 2021
    9
    It’s Demi’s most adventurous, ambitious, liberated, experimental, and mature album to date - a moving and uplifting confessional with hints of Kacey Musgraves’ spiritual venture from 2018. While tackling heavy themes, the album maintains a light, sunbaked, retro breeziness (particularly notable in “The Art of Starting Over,” “California Sober,” “The Kind of Lover”).
  56. 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.
  57. Apr 4, 2021
    9
    Full of amazing lyrics and melodies!
    Demi's confession delivers to her own lemonade vibe, but seems like something is missing, however it's her best album.
  58. 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.
  59. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Great album!! The vocals, the raw emotions!! Demetria snapped!! Good for her
  60. Apr 3, 2021
    6
    I’ve been following Demi since her Cool For The Summer/Confident era. TMYLM is her best effort yet. Unfortunately this album really falls short. It’s a more mature, diverse approach but overall, nothing stands out. The track list is a mess, the album photo shoot is uninspiring and confusing (what is she wearing??). The album title is also way too long, just pick one or the other.
  61. 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.
  62. 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.
  63. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    So far it's the best album of the year and her best album. No words. Congrats Demi!
  64. 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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  65. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Demi's best work so far... proud of her, she deserve this so much and can't wait for more
  66. 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.
  67. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    It is simply her most amazing and wonderful album! Demi Lovato you are the moment.
  68. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This álbum is art!!!tudo nele é maravilhoso, não tem um defeito, amo cada música dele!
  69. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    amazing!!!! demi is amazing!!! the album is just the best of her i love the work and everything
  70. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    The way we won with this album, holy sh** amazing, she actually served! We love u Demi
  71. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Perfect, flawless, impeccable... the best album she’s done during her 13 years in the music industry.
  72. 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.
  73. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Álbum da carreira, Demi se entregou inteiramente pra esse álbum, uma obra de arte.
  74. Aug 22, 2022
    10
    Incrível esse álbum, muito inspirador, as melhores são Carefully, Lonely People, TWYDLAM e Dancing With The Devil.
  75. 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
  76. 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
  77. 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.
  78. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Álbum do ano, Demi entregou tudo nesse álbum, transformando toda sua dor em arte
  79. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    O melhor álbum da carreira de longe. É muito bom ver o quanto ela amadureceu e se empenhou nesse álbum.
  80. 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.
  81. 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!
  82. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    this is not the album of the year, this is the album of millenniummmmmm!!!!!!!
  83. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Demi lovato nunca decepciona, cada canción es mágica y cuenta una historia.
  84. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    The best thing I've heard in the last years so far, that's how you do it Demi
  85. 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
  86. Apr 7, 2021
    10
    Hands down Demi Lovatos's best body of work. Her honesty never ceases to amaze me.
  87. 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!
  88. 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!!!
  89. 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!
  90. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Her best album for sure and one of the best and powerful albums of the year for sure, enjoy it
  91. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Perfeito meu amor! Como já dizia Ivete: abalou, abalou, sacudiu balançou!
  92. 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.
  93. 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 ?
  94. Apr 2, 2021
    9
    Her most cohesive record she has created in her discography. Demi truly shines in this album experimenting with different sounds. The feature guests blend so well with the story she is trying to convey throughout the album. Top tier!
  95. 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.
  96. Apr 8, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Me gusta que se haya arriesgado a explorar nuevos sonidos demostrando que su voz se adapta a cualquier genero si se lo propone, melon cake , y dancing with the devil las mejores canciones del album y met him last nght y girfriends are my boyfriend tienen potencial de ser hits . el mejor album de su carrera yo le doy 80/100 Expand
  97. 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
  98. 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.
  99. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    A Demi se superou nesse álbum, letras fortes, tá de parabéns pela inovação!!!
  100. 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.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

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.