Dancing with the Devil… The Art of Starting Over is recovery as narrative. Heavy, confessional, and emotionally exposed, the album documents Demi Lovato at her most vulnerable, using music as testimony rather than transformation. It’s sincere, but emotionally dense.
Sonically, the record blends pop, ballads, R&B, and soft pop-rock with polished, restrained production. The sound is clean and accessible, but often conventional, prioritizing clarity over experimentation. Many tracks lean into familiar structures, giving the album a safe, sometimes predictable tone.
Lyrically, the project centers on addiction, trauma, survival, relapse, healing, and accountability. Demi writes with brutal honesty and emotional directness, making the album feel more like a diary than a crafted concept. The vulnerability is powerful, but sometimes overwhelming and one-dimensional in focus.
The 3.28 rating reflects emotional importance with artistic limitation. The album is meaningful and brave, but its heavy subject matter, uneven pacing, and lack of sonic identity reduce replay value. Some tracks feel essential, others feel like extensions of the same emotional moment.
Dancing with the Devil… The Art of Starting Over stands as one of Demi Lovato’s most personal works. Honest, raw, and necessary for her story, but more impactful as documentation than as a cohesive musical experience.
Favorite Track: Mad World
Skip Track: Good Place
Disclaimer: This Is my opinion based on personal taste and emotions.
The skip tracks are not bad songs but just songs that are less memorable.
