Demi Lovato's Minneapolis Show: Dance Pop Return Falters

Demi Lovato's recent tour stop in Minneapolis featured music from her latest album, "It's Not That Deep," a shift back to dance pop after a venture into pop punk. The performance, however, drew criticism for its perceived lack of originality and production quality.

Critics noted that Lovato's stage presence and musical style appeared heavily influenced by Charli XCX, with a visual aesthetic that included sunglasses and faux fur. The stage production itself was described as feeling "cheap," featuring an industrial set reminiscent of horror films and odd staging choices like singing from a bed. Despite Lovato's vocal strength, the new album's songs were characterized as prioritizing style over substance, with less opportunity for belting.

The concert's audience, largely composed of millennials, responded most enthusiastically to Lovato's older hits, such as "Heart Attack" and "Tell Me You Love Me." These familiar songs allowed Lovato to showcase her powerful voice, generating an energy that filled the venue, especially with a partially closed seating section that concentrated attendees on the lower levels.