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  1. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Es maravilloso este álbum. Cada pieza cuenta una historia diferente y llena de amor
  2. 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. 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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  4. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    She keeps outdoing herself. This is the most cohesive and authentic she's ever been. Props to her.
  5. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Dancing With The Devil... The Art Of Stating Over é o melhor album dela sem dúvidas.
  15. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    PERFECTION! Demi really gave us everything we asked for. I couldn't be more proud of her.
  16. 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. 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. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Her best work, so good!!!
    Thank you demi for this masterpiece, you deserve the world.
  19. 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. Apr 4, 2021
    10
    coeso, natural e lindo! o mais novo trabalho de lovato a molda como uma artista surpreendente boa!
  21. 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. 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. 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. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Best 2021 album!!! Her vocals and her lyrics are so strong!! Absolutely her best job ever!
  25. Aug 23, 2022
    10
    This is my "good place" album. This album is a masterpiece fron start to end.
  26. 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. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    It’s literally incredible, no mistake, no issues, so much perfect, I’m more in love with Demi
  28. 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. 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. 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
  31. 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
  32. Feb 3, 2023
    8
    depois de nos apresentar uma obra prima que foi o Tell Me You Love Me, Demi volta quase quatro anos depois e faz o que todo mundo queria: se superar. Demetria com toda certeza se superou e nos mostrou seu trabalho mais coeso. Dividido entre o "prelude" e o "the art of starting over", Demi, e 3 músicas, nos apresenta a parte mais pesada de sua trajetória desde a overdose; seguindo para adepois de nos apresentar uma obra prima que foi o Tell Me You Love Me, Demi volta quase quatro anos depois e faz o que todo mundo queria: se superar. Demetria com toda certeza se superou e nos mostrou seu trabalho mais coeso. Dividido entre o "prelude" e o "the art of starting over", Demi, e 3 músicas, nos apresenta a parte mais pesada de sua trajetória desde a overdose; seguindo para a "intro", Demi discorre sobre "dançar com o demônio" e ficacr cega, se despir de sua antiga pele e recomeçar, falando que essa é a arte de recomeçar (the art of starting over). A partir daí, Demi mostra uma parte mais "descontraída" e chega com participações de artistas como Ariana Grande, Sam Fischer, Noah Cyrus e Saweetie Expand
  33. Apr 6, 2021
    10
    This is her best album. Probably nominated for album of the year on the next Grammys. I hope so.
  34. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Her best album! It really brings such nostalgic feeling of her first works as a teenager but still sound something brand new. It is a whole story that you can listening and see it happening. I mean, the beginning is with Anyone and it ends with Good Place. Is a full circle. A very amazing experience listen this album. Demi Lovato is an artist and this new album just prove that she alwaysHer best album! It really brings such nostalgic feeling of her first works as a teenager but still sound something brand new. It is a whole story that you can listening and see it happening. I mean, the beginning is with Anyone and it ends with Good Place. Is a full circle. A very amazing experience listen this album. Demi Lovato is an artist and this new album just prove that she always bring the best of it. Expand
  35. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is something absolutely new for her, I think it's her best album. Lovely words, deep content, perfect melodies. Expand
  36. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    this is by far Demi’s best album to date. it is so experimental and gorgeous and still has bops and ballads! i’m so proud of her for telling her story and coming out of it stronger than ever before. i hope this album has major success because she deserves it. love you demi.
  37. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Her best work to date, she’s just amazing and I’m so proud of her journey.!
  38. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    2021 felt like a boring year but Demi arrives like the damn one savior of the year. The album shows what it want to give to us. The first 3 tracks are clearly a metaphore and then the intro introduce us to what is it the album for real. The collaborations are marvellous as well. This is by far her best album.
  39. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    perfect melodies, dreamy productions and vocals on point. this album is iconic
  40. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Very proud and surprised by the album. It definitely took us all by surprise, sincere, mature and true. Congrats Demi!
  41. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    One of the best albums released in this century. very well worked and very well thought out, a voice show.
  42. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This album reflects a journey, from searching for anyone and at the end she is in the good place
  43. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Dancing With the Devil... The Art of Starting Over is a such incredible album. Demi Lovato sounds better than never in this project. Album of the year.
  44. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Esse é o melhor álbum de Lovato, ela canta sobre sua própria vida com a maior sinceridade do mundo, fala sobre a quase morte cheio de vida, dando energia para quem escuta. As parcerias com Ariana Grande, Sam Fischer, Noah Cyrus e Saweetie são grandes destaques e não deixam a desejar. Embora tenha 19 faixas, sendo uma interlude, o álbum é facilmente digerido.
  45. Apr 6, 2021
    10
    It’s perfect, emotional and leave a great message
    each song is unique, it has excellent lyrics, Demi's voice reaches the depths of your soul
    you understand its meaning in addition to enjoying the album with its melodies
  46. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Best and very mature so far , so brave if her to share her most vulnerable side on this record
  47. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    It’s a real life masterpiece. Incredible job by Demi.
    “Easy” and “Met him last night” are definitely the best songs in the album!
  48. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    after her controversial issues, demi chose to rise from her ashes and released her best album. a masterpiece about reflecting one's weaknesses, acknowledging the inner demons in us, and the art of starting over. soundwise, it's a seamless and cohesive blend of country, contemporary r&b, dream-pop, soul and psychedelic. can't wait for her to have a grammy nod

    fave tracks: Easy (with Noah
    after her controversial issues, demi chose to rise from her ashes and released her best album. a masterpiece about reflecting one's weaknesses, acknowledging the inner demons in us, and the art of starting over. soundwise, it's a seamless and cohesive blend of country, contemporary r&b, dream-pop, soul and psychedelic. can't wait for her to have a grammy nod

    fave tracks:
    Easy (with Noah Cyrus)
    California Sober
    Lonely People
    Carefully
    Met Him Last Night (feat. Ariana Grande)
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  49. Apr 4, 2021
    10
    greatest album of all time! demi queen of music greatest album of all time! demi queen of music greatest album of all time! demi queen of music greatest album of all time! demi queen of music greatest album of all time! demi queen of music greatest album of all time! demi queen of music greatest album of all time! demi queen of music
  50. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    amazing this woman delivered your best work amazing this woman delivered your best work amazing this woman delivered your best work amazing this woman delivered your best work
  51. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    it's amazing to see how Demi Lovato always manages to be herself in everything she does! Without being appealing or anything like that, she talks about her life in a crude and emotional way. I thank God that she is still here and shows us everything that happened.
  52. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Best album of her career, this album has no skips and it’s literally perfect, I love it!
  53. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    this album is a work of art, demi got it right and leaves everyone with a taste for more on each track, album of the year
  54. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Cohesive album and the best one she made so far. Proud of u, Demi! Stronger than before Expand
  55. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    a cohesive, coherent and simply perfect album. best album of demi lovato ever
  56. Oct 23, 2021
    10
    I can't believe Demi has outdid themself that much. DWTDTAOSO is a masterpiece, perfectly cohesive and every single they has dropped before the album sounds better as a part of this masterpiece. So far, the best album of the year.
  57. Aug 24, 2022
    4
    Gorgeous vocals especially on "good place",admirable concept just a bit overstuffed. This album is Demi trying and honestly damn near winning. It's features detract at times but never long enough for it to become a problem. It's accompanying film is just further proof that this version of Demi is a result of hard work and growth.
  58. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This album is a MASTERPIECE. One of my favorite Demi albums and deserved a Grammy nomination
  59. Apr 4, 2021
    10
    Após anos sombrios, com muitos acontecimentos em sua vida particular e profissional, Demi Lovato transforma essas vivências em aprendizados para poder recomeçar. Dance 'With The Devil... The Art Of Starting Over' é o sétimo disco da cantora americana, seu primeiro após a overdose, em 2018.

    Apesar de narrar a história que marcou sua vida nos últimos anos, e seus momentos mais críticos, o
    Após anos sombrios, com muitos acontecimentos em sua vida particular e profissional, Demi Lovato transforma essas vivências em aprendizados para poder recomeçar. Dance 'With The Devil... The Art Of Starting Over' é o sétimo disco da cantora americana, seu primeiro após a overdose, em 2018.

    Apesar de narrar a história que marcou sua vida nos últimos anos, e seus momentos mais críticos, o album não gira em torno do sofrimento e a dor. Ela faz dos momentos mais árduos e sem perspectivas, uma forma de ressignificar sua existência. Lovato consegue expor seus problemas como um teatro da vida real, através de letras, melodias e sons que dão sentido à sua jornada atual.

    Best: The Art Of Starting Over, The Way You Don't Look At Me, Carefully.
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  60. Apr 3, 2021
    10
    Literally such a healing, amazing album! This is her story, and it is so transparent. Love you demi!
  61. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Is the best album of her career for sure, it sounds so good, Demi u have one of the best albums of 2021, the collaborations girlllllll, u did it, thank u so much for being so sincere and deep with your feelings, love u.
    PS.: ICU, this one made me cry
  62. Apr 3, 2021
    10
    I've always appreciated her incredible voice but felt like her previous work has leaned a little too heavily into the dramatic, to the point of being almost theatrical. This is not that. This is raw and honest. Her experiences are heartbreaking and some of the songs are devastating to hear because I've been through similar situations. It's a heavy listen, but it's worth it. I've gone fromI've always appreciated her incredible voice but felt like her previous work has leaned a little too heavily into the dramatic, to the point of being almost theatrical. This is not that. This is raw and honest. Her experiences are heartbreaking and some of the songs are devastating to hear because I've been through similar situations. It's a heavy listen, but it's worth it. I've gone from appreciating Demi Lovato at a distance to being a full on fan because of this album. Expand
  63. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    e ela serviu como sempre que orgulho da demi, essa mulher sempre se supera!
  64. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    O álbum ser torna um pouco longo tendo em conta estarmos acostumados com musicas curtas hoje em dia, mas ainda sim não deixa de ser álbum bom, talvez até o melhor feito até agora. Algumas musicas poderiam ter sido tiradas para deixar o álbum menor, mas sendo uma narrativa DELA quem somos nós pra dizer o que devia ter entrado ou não.
  65. Apr 3, 2021
    10
    Demi Lovato lançou o melhor álbum de sua carreira. Totalmente bem feito e coeso.
  66. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    I had the pleasure of hearing it last night and it was a more than surprisingly amazing experience. Definitely Demi's best album.
  67. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It truly walks you through the steps of her recovery and it sounds really dreamy and healing. It’s light pop , and lighter than bubblegum pop , not quite indie. It’s very dreamy Expand
  68. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    this album is very good and she delivered all the good and the best, her best work to date
  69. Apr 8, 2021
    10
    her best album and probably the best album of the year cuz everything in this project is beautiful.
  70. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    an album of both personal and musical growth
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  71. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    I am just gonna apologize up front to all my friends cause DWTDTAOSO is all I’m gonna be talking about for awhile, holy smokes it’s such a masterpiece, NO SKIPS!!!! Demi Lovato did that!!!!
  72. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    You have to listen form track 1 to 19 in order, to really get the message and want Demi is trying to say
  73. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    her best album so far!! the songs are so beautifuls and trully?! i can't believe how she sounds so good on this masterpiece, she absoluty deserve an AOTY in 2022.
  74. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    JUST WOW everything I wanted from Demi for this album!!!! it’s a rebirth in her music career, the collabs are magnificent
  75. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is clearly her most honest and raw album which is something Demi needed to release after everything she has been through. This is truly a perfect album Expand
  76. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Demi really did a great album again, the voice, the lyrics, the topic who treats about is simply genuine and we all really can feel her heart and listen to it
  77. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Such a personal and inspirational CD!
    Full of R&B & pop perfections
    You did it again, DEMI!!!
  78. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best. No doubt the best! The way was not easy, but this album is proof that it won. The Art of Restarting one of the best songs of the work. The partnerships are simply incredible!!!! Expand
  79. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    O melhor álbum da carreira dela sem dúvidas, ainda não sei escolher qual é a melhor!!
  80. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    her best album with no doubt. she ate this up and left no crumbs so proud of her
  81. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Demi served a BOP!!!
    even going through all the chaos, she delivered a cohesive, light and conceptual album.
  82. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    perfect. one of her best albums and probably the best album of the year so far
  83. Apr 7, 2021
    10
    One of her best albums, which offers raw lyrics, great melodies and a notable ability of turning pain into art. Demi Lovato is truly one of a kind and we have so much luck to be able to listen to her songs.
  84. Apr 6, 2021
    10
    so damn good! This is her greatest record ever, she is honest, powerful and sweet at the same time. She did it!
  85. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Demi runs away from an old musical style, seeking to innovate by telling her life openly to her listeners. an album about death but that is full of life, this is incredible and touching to the extreme she literally delivered a perfect and desired job.
  86. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Impressionante, triste, esperançoso. O álbum da demi é emocionante, e a música com Ariana é perfeita, estou viciado!
  87. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    A qualidade impecável desse albúm nos mostra o que todos já sabemos, Demi Lovato é a ex act mais injustiçada da geração. Em todos seus albuns ela se entrega, surfa em letras maduras, adultas e no DWTD isso não é diferente. Não é atoa que hoje é a maior vocalista da década
  88. Apr 4, 2021
    10
    Serviu vocais, produção, conceito e coesão, outras sonham. Quem está dando reviews baixas tem inveja pq a Demi é artista.
  89. Apr 4, 2021
    10
    Amazing album! I could listen to this album from start to finish. So many great songs!
  90. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Demi Lovato gave us an body of ART on "Dancing with the Devil...The Art of Starting Over". There are so many personal songs that everybody can relate to... also there are bops including "Met Him Last Night" with Ariana Grande and "My Girlfriends are my Boyfriend" with Saweetie. She's finally here.
  91. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. She's being honest and vulnerable and that's human feelings. This album is really telling the journey of Demi Lovato we are unaware of. Expand
  92. Apr 2, 2021
    7
    Demi's best album. For me it's too long and I don't actually appreciate songs written by others songwriters. The art of starting over should have had Demi as the main songwriter of the songs.
  93. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Cada canción de este álbum es totalmente disfrutable 0 relleno, sin duda Demi se a estado superando con cada era y con está a seguido ese sendero que comenzó con DEMI de hacer álbumes totalmente digeribles, del tipo que no te saltas ninguna canción, con su extraordinaria potencia vocal y la colaboración con Ariana Grande tan armónica sin duda su mejor álbum después de Confident.
  94. Apr 5, 2021
    7
    I dont like her music but ill give this one 7/10. She is a survivor, deserves it.
  95. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    HER best album!!! DEMI LOVATO EU TÔ CHORANDO VOCÊ É A MELHOR, OBRIGADO POR TUDO, TE AMO.
  96. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This is the first Demi album I’ve fallen in love with from my first listen. This body of work is cohesive and vocally and emotionally perfect and powerful. I can’t stop listening to met him last night and easy. They’re so good but the rest of the album is perfect, please give it a listen, you’ll love it too. Thank you Demi
  97. Apr 3, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. te amo lenda jsjejejejeieejebebenekwkwjenebdbdusejbeebebejeheurbrbrfurnrjfirjrnrbrhrh Expand
  98. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Demi is giving everything in this album, she finally is aware of who she really is, and what she wants, and at least let the darkness out ♡ she deserves nothing but happiness
  99. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This is her best work, she did THAT! I'm so happy she is alive and she gave us this MASTERPIECE. I love you always❤️
  100. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this album is perfect, the lyrics are insanaly beatiful, i love demi lovato. Expand
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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.