Unbroken
by Demi Lovato
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7.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 491 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 358 out of 491
  2. Mixed: 42 out of 491
  3. Negative: 91 out of 491
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  1. unknown
    Sep 20, 2011
    10
    This album is not what i expected it to be. And that isnt a bad thing. This is a really amazing album from demi, she has some party songs, some ballads, and everything flows together perfectly
  2. xavierfiaco
    Sep 20, 2011
    10
    After having a tough year Demi comes back in full rebound, with fun songs and songs that really touch you. Skyscraper is probably of the best song (lyrically) this year. She truly is here to stay, her vocals are some of the best in the industry right now.
  3. JadGhamloush
    Sep 20, 2011
    10
    Demi Lovato returns to the music scene after a rough year, with 'Unbroken'. Demi showcases her big voice in this Pop/R&B influenced album. She leaves her Disney Pop/Rock sound and settles for an for a more mature yet playful pop&B sound. This album is destined to be one of the most successful albums of the year. this album introduces us to a new side of Demi and it shows that she can be aDemi Lovato returns to the music scene after a rough year, with 'Unbroken'. Demi showcases her big voice in this Pop/R&B influenced album. She leaves her Disney Pop/Rock sound and settles for an for a more mature yet playful pop&B sound. This album is destined to be one of the most successful albums of the year. this album introduces us to a new side of Demi and it shows that she can be a true R&B queen… Expand
  4. HunterG776
    Sep 20, 2011
    10
    On this album Demi shows she isn't just another pretty Disney face who Disney has against her will, decided she is going to be a singer. She blows away every song that gets thrown her way and turns it into a master piece. Well done.
  5. Apart
    Sep 24, 2011
    10
    I didn't like this at all. Childish music, it's even worse than Justin Bieber's. Don't waste your money on this :/ You got a lot to learn Demi...

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  6. jtfoix
    Sep 21, 2011
    10
    A really good album, it has deep and emotional songs, and others really catchy and funny. Also, the album is full of potential singles. Anyway, the best of the album are Lovato's vocals, specially in 'Skyscraper' and 'Lightweight', two really powerful ballads that show the Demi's voice potential.
  7. Kenben10
    Sep 23, 2011
    10
    I love this album it is so good. Lavato voice is amazing on every song. I am loving the new pop/R&B style. You can relate and feel something on almost every song. This is awesome.
  8. Nettoron
    Sep 25, 2011
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album it's perfect, greats songs, mature and more, Demi's Voice its so incrible, i love this album, i love Demi Lovato, i want grammy nomies for this album.… Expand
  9. alanagail
    Oct 2, 2011
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 1. All Night Long (feat. Missy Elliot and Timbaland) - Demi's vocal is great. Timbaland's production is the worst part of the song. 7/10
    2. Who's That Boy (feat. Dev) - Super catchy, and Dev's verse serves to make it Top 40 material, instead of Radio Disney. 9.5/10
    3. You're My Only Shorty (feat. Iyaz) - She sounds so good on this song, which has a song that's very typical of Iyaz. 9/10 4. Together (feat. Jason Derulo) - It's a nice song, but what it's supposed to be about isn't exactly clear. It loses points for that vagueness. 8/10
    5. Lightweight - Is lightweight a double entendre? It's possible. Regardless, this is poised to be Unbroken's "Catch Me", which was definitely a highlight on Demi's last album. 8.5/10
    6. Unbroken - The title track is one of the least R&B-influenced on the album, but is very accessible and could be a huge Top 40 hit. 8.5/10
    7. Fix a Heart - One of my personal favorites. This song brought me to tears the first time I heard it, in light of Demi's recent struggles. Simply beautiful. 10/10
    8. Hold Up - After "Fix A Heart", this song sounds like nothing special. On it's own, though, it's actually quite good, especially the chorus. 8/10
    9. Mistake - This song really highlights Demi's singing abilities. It's got single potential, although I think that it might not appeal to older audiences as much as HWR would want. 8.5/10
    10. Give Your Heart a Break - Very similar to "Mistake", but more aimed towards listeners around Demi's age, as opposed to the kiddie menu set. 9/10
    11. Skyscraper - The blockbuster first single. Demi's a vocal powerhouse, and this song really shows that. It's also extremely emotional, and a great anthem for teenage girls everywhere. 9.5/10
    12. In Real Life - One of the strongest examples of R&B's influence on the album. It's a very Disney-fied R&B, though, but Demi's voice shines. 9.5/10
    13. My Love Is Like a Star - Such a beautiful ballad. The concept behind it might be cliche, but the chorus is incredibly touching. I can't help but smile and imagine a movie romance when I hear this song. 9/10 14. For the Love of a Daughter - I've been waiting for this song for over two years, ever since Demi spoke about collaborating on it with John Mayer. His presence is negligible, though, as the lyrics are so incredibly personal and emotional to Demi. It shows a new side of her, a heartbroken child wishing her father cared more. It honestly is the most moving song I've heard in years. 11/10    … Expand
  10. Kallik
    Oct 23, 2011
    10
    1. All Night Long- It's a good opener, but not a great song as a whole. It's catchy, but didn't leave me amazed.
    2. Who's That Boy- Probably the next single. Not my favorite choice. It's good, but not for her younger fans. It can get suggestive at times.
    3. You're My Only Shorty- It's good, when she sings. Too much Iyaz! 4. Together- I like it, but it's not the best duet on the album. I    1. All Night Long- It's a good opener, but not a great song as a whole. It's catchy, but didn't leave me amazed.
    2. Who's That Boy- Probably the next single. Not my favorite choice. It's good, but not for her younger fans. It can get suggestive at times.
    3. You're My Only Shorty- It's good, when she sings. Too much Iyaz! 4. Together- I like it, but it's not the best duet on the album. I rank it after ANL. It's got a great tune.
    5. Lightweight- Beautiful! Great vocal performance. I loved it from the first listen!
    6. Unbroken- The best dance song on the album, but doesn't show off her vocals at all. It's really fun, though!
    7. Fix a Heart- I put my guess on this as the 3rd single. It has to be good. It charted at 60 something on Billboard without an official release. It didn't chart like that for nothing. It's really nice, but some parts are a little... awkward.
    8. Hold Up- I like it, but it's not amazing. It's really fun and is very pop. It's going to be a good dance song. Maybe it's because it's around the best songs on the CD, but I'm not crazy about it.
    9. Mistake- My favorite song on the CD! It's not so much fun, or beautiful. It's got a great feel to it! Great vocals, lyrics, tune, instruments. A perfect song
    10. Give Your Heart a Break- It's danceable, but it doesn't forget her great vocals! I loved it from first listen. It's really fun!
    11. Skyscraper- I loved it as a single, but not in comparison to the rest of the CD.
    12. In Real Life- I really like it :) It has a VERY different feel from the rest of the CD. It's very R&B, and has great vocals!
    13. My Love is Like a Star- I really like this song. Not many people do (I don't know why). It's really nice. It's beautiful.
    14. For the Love of a Daughter- It's REALLY sad. It'll have some people in tears. But it's beautiful. You have to hear it!    … Expand
  11. Yoshipie
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    This album proved that Demi is indeed still 'unbroken', even from her past troubles. Amazing and powerful vocals - there's something about her voice which makes her unique from any other artist. It's amazing to see that she has grown from a Disney star to a more mature and independent fine young woman. Her most outstanding (and probably the most notable one) is 'Skyscraper'. Amazing,This album proved that Demi is indeed still 'unbroken', even from her past troubles. Amazing and powerful vocals - there's something about her voice which makes her unique from any other artist. It's amazing to see that she has grown from a Disney star to a more mature and independent fine young woman. Her most outstanding (and probably the most notable one) is 'Skyscraper'. Amazing, heartfelt and sung with passion. Congratulations, and I can't wait for your next album.… Expand
  12. AlexMagalhaes
    Mar 1, 2012
    10
    Failure Long as was waiting foi this album i wish musics like Skyscraper but On this albun there's just eletro-beat songs and some other bad emotional music Please Demi, show the real you and get back to your truly style
  13. MuriloStifter
    Dec 3, 2012
    10
    This Album is perfeeeeeeeeect, brazil and world love her. The Pop/R&B in this girl is amazing, she know write a song and sing like a angel. She deserve more and more, i think she is in the right way to be a big popstar
  14. NathanCabello
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    Best album of Demi, all songs are great with the exception of "Mistake" this album is built with several hymns, agitated and dance music with qualities, love songs and melancholy that makes you fall in love with them, her voice is flawless beyond you manage to distract for hours listening to this hymnal.
    Highlights: Hold Up and Lightweight
    Lows: Mistake and In Real Life
  15. LuisOttavio
    Apr 24, 2015
    10
    A fun and exciting album at the same time, do not know why only has 59 note, deserved more ... Just like Demi deserves much more recognition for being a humble and well talented artist. One of my favorite albums, Demi leaves me open-mouthed every day more, Congratulations Demi Lovato
  16. nickperriny7mai
    Feb 17, 2015
    10
    I absolutely love this album Demi :) I could do without the first four tracks but omg for the love of a daughter, skyscraper, fix a heart, unbroken and give your heart a break slay my heart haha. I love hold up though too and many more :) I didn't really like in real life, just my opinion haha
  17. JoseHart
    Sep 5, 2015
    10
    Demi has showed her potential at writing or co-writting. Excellent album, Many songs are deeply sad or honest; thats why I really loved this album. She had been through a lot, and ignoring that and writting a song is more mature at this point. Great vocals, but the sounds are too explosive/loud. Great album Demetria.
  18. Gabriel5105
    Sep 20, 2015
    10
    So goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood
  19. izombies
    Sep 24, 2015
    10
    Demi lacra tudo, mudafans vieram perder tempo quando poderiam ajudar a megamente a hitar sem precisar de macho/amiga. DEMI IS BETTER DEMI IS BETTER DEMI IS BETTER DEMI IS BETTER DEMI IS BETTER DEMI IS BETTER DEMI IS BETTER
  20. sorileine
    Oct 9, 2015
    10
    I love this album, but may have their strange letters, but it's a nice album to listen to, do not know how it only took 59 note, unfortunately, I do WHAT, love it
  21. Gustravenisk
    Oct 16, 2015
    10
    Um dos melhores e mais sinceros albuns dela! Era digno de pelo menos um Grammy! Musicas com cantores inesqueciveis como Missy Elliott e Timbaland! Todas as músicas desse album dá pra sentir o sentimento na voz dela! Unbroken é maravilhoso.
  22. luizdelrey123
    Oct 16, 2015
    10
    ESSE ALBUM É INCRIVEL, RECOMENDO!, é o segundo melhor de toda sua carreira para mim, em primeiro fica Confident que pisou em todos, mas enfim, HINÁAAAAAAAARIO
  23. emanuel_cps
    Oct 16, 2015
    10
    This album is so **** good... everyone should her, it's her second best album, only lost for Confident, but still is very good. Give your heart a break, Skyscraper, Fix a Heart, For the love of a Daughter are so pretty songs
  24. DeminemX
    Oct 17, 2015
    10
    Literally one of the best albums of all time. R&B treasure, incredible vocals and music production, great lyrics and amazing collaborations. Contains heart-wrenching songs as well as huge bangers. Love it.
  25. leonardo2s
    Apr 28, 2016
    10
    METACRITIC eu nunca vou perdoar a injustiça que você fez ao adicionar essa nota a esse album maravilhoso! PARA MIM o melhor album da demi lovato, eu o amo.
  26. Maribon96
    Oct 2, 2017
    10
    un gioiello che è stato sottovalutato e non poco. merita tantissimo perché si vede che questo è il genere più adatto alla sua voce e con il tempo lo ha scoperto.
  27. math3usribeiro
    Oct 1, 2017
    10
    Um álbum quase completo! Demi Lovato só errou em ter pressa pra lançar o álbum. Lightweight, Fix a Heart, Mistake, Skyscraper, My Love Is Like a Star, For the Love Of a Daughter são o ponto forte do álbum. Se Demi tivesse seguindo a linha dessas músicas seria o seu melhor álbum da carreira. O que adianta colocar músicas de rádio como All Night Long, Who's That Boy e You're My Only ShortyUm álbum quase completo! Demi Lovato só errou em ter pressa pra lançar o álbum. Lightweight, Fix a Heart, Mistake, Skyscraper, My Love Is Like a Star, For the Love Of a Daughter são o ponto forte do álbum. Se Demi tivesse seguindo a linha dessas músicas seria o seu melhor álbum da carreira. O que adianta colocar músicas de rádio como All Night Long, Who's That Boy e You're My Only Shorty no álbum se essas músicas não se tornaram singles? Essas músicas terminaram só jogando a qualidade do álbum pra baixo. Mas no geral foi um álbum maravilhoso. Demi Lovato nasceu pra cantar R&B.… Expand
  28. gustavocel
    Jan 9, 2020
    10
    album pop perfection, demi trouxe um dos melhores albuns de uma diva pop, parabéns menina mulher
  29. shangrilovato
    Oct 2, 2017
    10
    Among her best albums, "Unbroken" came out after Demi battled with major struggles that threatened her life. Luckily enough, she recovered and recorded an amazing personal album. "Unbroken" is an honest and straight-forward record containing melodic R&B tracks, massive dance smashes as well as heart-aching ballads. The album incorporates R&B, EDM and pop and marks a departure from Lovato'sAmong her best albums, "Unbroken" came out after Demi battled with major struggles that threatened her life. Luckily enough, she recovered and recorded an amazing personal album. "Unbroken" is an honest and straight-forward record containing melodic R&B tracks, massive dance smashes as well as heart-aching ballads. The album incorporates R&B, EDM and pop and marks a departure from Lovato's previous rock and punk sound.… Expand
  30. Jonnatazfelicky
    Oct 2, 2017
    10
    This CD will be forever in my heart.
    SKYSCRAPER is the music that washes my soul and made me fall completely in love with you DEMETRIA, since then I have followed all his works and his whole journey (life) in which he makes me more and more proud, not only for having overcome the their problems, but also by showing us that we are capable of overcoming our own. Thank you for existing and    This CD will be forever in my heart.
    SKYSCRAPER is the music that washes my soul and made me fall completely in love with you DEMETRIA, since then I have followed all his works and his whole journey (life) in which he makes me more and more proud, not only for having overcome the their problems, but also by showing us that we are capable of overcoming our own. Thank you for existing and for every day evolve as an artist and especially as a person. You deserve all the recognition you are getting with each cd released and for all its space in the music industry.
    BRAZIL LOVES YOU! ♥    … Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. musicOMH.com
    Feb 7, 2012
    70
    Exorcised of the dud tracks, Unbroken is a streamlined pure-pop winner, but ultimately it cannot measure up to Lovato's contemporaries.
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  2. Sputnikmusic
    Dec 13, 2011
    70
    "Unbroken" is her best effort yet. Ignoring the first 4 songs, it's a great album, filled with songs that have meaning.
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  3. PopMatters
    Dec 13, 2011
    50
    Unbroken would be a far better album without them [the first four, "utterly vapid" songs] but like it or not they're there, sitting right out in front. It'd seem tragic if such a descriptor wasn't being used to describe an album so laced with actual, genuine tragedy.
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