Metascore
73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 13
  2. Negative: 0 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 7, 2021
    60
    While a few too many tracks fall into formula, now and again a track appears which stops you in your tracks, such as Lovato’s cover of Tears For Fears‘ Mad World (using the Gary Jules/Michael Andrews template, which sounds even more effective and eerie in this context). If anything, the album ends up becoming tripped up by its own ambition.
  3. Apr 6, 2021
    60
    Ultimately Dancing with the Devil… The Art of Starting Over delivers on the promise of the first half of its title, and skimps on the second. She’s been through hell, it’s clear. But her music isn’t clear about how she wants to begin again.
  4. Apr 1, 2021
    60
    It’s an album that is simultaneously shocking, laudable and a little underwhelming.
User Score
9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 3177 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. 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
  2. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Raw lyrics. True to life . Very realistic.. it relates on every one else's life.. this album is an art..
  3. Apr 2, 2021
    9
    These might not be a “Sorry Not Sorry” instant hit in the album, but there are some fantastic songs and Demi tells a story start to finish.These might not be a “Sorry Not Sorry” instant hit in the album, but there are some fantastic songs and Demi tells a story start to finish. She did a great job with this album. Full Review »