"Tell Me You Love Me" by Demi Lovato - Single Review

   Vocal powerhouse Demi Lovato has certainly changed her tone.

    Fresh off the release date announcement for her sixth studio album Tell Me You Love Me, the "Confident" hitmaker has shared another taste of the anticipated project in the form of its soaring title track. Shortly after declaring her independence while throwing a middle finger to her naysayers on "Sorry Not Sorry", Lovato showcases her vulnerable side on "Tell Me You Love Me", a sweeping power ballad that focuses attention on a love story and pristine vocal performance.

   With a striking yet slightly fragile delivery, the artist admits to needing a loving relationship to find happiness in her own life. The search and desire for another creates a personality juxtaposition for Lovato, a singer who consistently puts up a rough-and-tough exterior in real life. "Tell Me You Love Me" incorporates pounding production, thunderous claps and backing vocals to amp the drama, ultimately creating a rousing environment for Lovato to continue climbing.

    As the artist highlights the strongest vocals among her fellow pop counterparts, she struggles with an inner ordeal of losing confidence and the ability to stand on her own two feet. Love is a beautiful concept, just not when you can't seem to life without it. "And I hope I never see the day, that you move on and be happy without me, without me, what’s my hand without your heart to hold?," she belts and questions on a solid second verse.

   On the four-minute track, Lovato takes the listener through the turmoil, end and aftermath of a relationship. "Tell Me You Love Me" highlights the beginning fights and apologies, the unfortunate break and the pain of loss that comes with. As the artist experiences the different levels of despair, the energy rises, the progression quickens and the notes Lovato continues to hit become more and more impressive. It's a complete, somber journey.

    For the second official taste of her forthcoming album, "Tell Me You Love Me" represents yet another part of Lovato, one not usually uncovered. The ballad was inspired by unfortunate circumstances, but it ultimately represents consistent artistic growth. Not since "Skyscraper" has the artist appears so authentic and raw, telling a co-written story close to her apparently broken heart. If the quality of the new release is an indication of the full album material, we are all in for a nice treat.

   There's going to be a GRAMMY on Demi's shelf soon.