Demi Lovato - HOLY FVCK (2022)

Holy Fvck is the eighth studio album by American singer Demi Lovato. It was released on August 19, 2022, through Island Records. The album's lead single "Skin of My Teeth" was released on June 10, 2022. In support of the album, Lovato embarked on the Holy Fvck Tour, which commenced on August 13, 2022. The album is a return to her early rock influenced roots from her first two studio albums Don't Forget (2008) and Here We Go Again (2009).

In January 2022, Lovato posted on Instagram that she held a "funeral" for her former pop music, with a picture of Lovato with label and management executives all wearing black and Lovato holding up two middle fingers. This was later clarified to be a music label meeting and the fact everyone was wearing black was simply a coincidence, but Lovato had felt it was symbolic of a change in direction that her music was taking.[6] In the months following this event, Lovato enthusiastically shared various snippets of a more rock sound on her social media, with "crashing guitars, soaring vocals and cutting lyrics". In an interview with Rolling Stone in February 2022, Lovato confirmed a return to "emo-rock" that was "reminiscent of my first era". Lovato clarified, however, that her new studio album would differ from her debut album Don't Forget (2008), in that it has a "heaviness" not lyrically, but "heaviness as in some of the sound that I haven't done before". Lovato also spoke to Inked, confirming her new album is "definitely not R&B or soulful, I would say it's more rock than anything" and that it was inspired by punk rock musicians that Lovato was currently listening to, such as Royal & the Serpent and Turnstile.

On Instagram stories in April 2022, the singer confirmed her upcoming album to reflect on "the artist's ups and downs during her personal journey". Lovato further explained, "getting emotional listening to my new album because I'm so proud of it", as well as labeling it her "absolute best yet and so representative of me, where I started and who I am today". At this point, a lead single was just "weeks away" per Lovato's communication with fans. Lovato finally confirmed the lead single would be titled "Skin of My Teeth" on May 23, 2022, indirectly through a short tweet that was responding to fan speculation. A few days later, Lovato officially announced the song's release and shared the cover art for the single. Lovato announced the album with its cover art and release date on June 6, 2022, with a link to her official store where fans can order physical copies of the album.

A press release indicated that the album is set to include 16 tracks and included a statement from Lovato, who shared:

"The process of making this album has been the most fulfilling yet, and I'm grateful to my fans and collaborators for being on this journey with me. Never have I been more sure of myself and my music, and this record speaks that for itself. To my Lovatics who have been rocking out with me since the beginning and those who are just now coming along for the ride, thank you. This record is for you."[

TRACKLIST

1. Demi Lovato - FREAK
2. Demi Lovato - SKIN OF MY TEETH
3. Demi Lovato - SUBSTANCE
4. Demi Lovato - EAT ME
5. Demi Lovato - HOLY FVCK
6. Demi Lovato - 29
7. Demi Lovato - HAPPY ENDING
8. Demi Lovato - HEAVEN
9. Demi Lovato - CITY OF ANGELS
10. Demi Lovato - BONES
11. Demi Lovato - WASTED
12. Demi Lovato - COME TOGETHER
13. Demi Lovato - DEAD FRIENDS
14. Demi Lovato - HELP ME
15. Demi Lovato - FEED
16. Demi Lovato - 4 EVER 4 ME