Primarily a pop record, Lovato described the album as "more mature" and with more R&B elements than her previous material, citing Rihanna as the major influence.

While some of the album's lyrical content was heavily influenced by Lovato's personal struggles, it also deals with lighter subjects, such as love and self empowerment.

Contributions to the album's production came from a wide range of producers, including Toby Gad, Ryan Tedder, Timbaland, Jim Beanz and Rock Mafia.

After withdrawing from the tour to seek treatment for physical and emotional issues, Lovato continued work on the album and described the recording process as therapeutic.

Commercially, Unbroken peaked at number four on the Billboard 200 chart in the United States, with sales exceeding 97,000 copies in its first week of release, and was later certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

"Give Your Heart a Break" was released as the second and final single from Unbroken in January 2012, which peaked at number sixteen in the United States and has since been certified 4× platinum by the RIAA.

[8] That November, Lovato left the tour in order to enter a treatment facility for "emotional and physical issues".

[10] In July, Lovato described the album as "more mature" than her previous sound and more fun and light than her first single, "Skyscraper", while other tracks are more intense.

Discussing the album's recording in interview with Seventeen magazine, Lovato stated: "I love being back in the studio!

in July 2011, Lovato said people could expect to hear her sing "about some issues that I've never even spoken about before" and also revealed: "There are some [topics] on there that are very deep and it's really out there.

Toby Gad and Lindy Robbins also contributed to the album's co-writing "Skyscraper" with Estonian singer Kerli Kõiv.

"[18] In terms of music, Unbroken explores uptempo R&B songs and electronic genres in contrast with emotional and personal ballads.

[28] Lyrically, the album presents more "mature" themes about relationships in comparison to its predecessors Don't Forget and Here We Go Again, being described as an "evolution" and next chapter in Lovato's career.

[37] The title track "Unbroken" is an uptempo dance song that runs through a "brittle"[34] beat influenced by electro-industrial music.

"Hold Up" has an uptempo dance beat[28] and synths effects in its production,[31] the song share similar production to title track, as noted by an editor from Sputnikmusic who described both songs as "fun" and wrote that they "give a new twist (a progress) to her signature pop roots, being a bit edgier.

"[38] The tenth track "Give Your Heart a Break" features strings, violins and piano accompanied by a dance beat.

"[40] The written Joe DeAndrea of AbsolutePunk praised "Mistake" and "Give Your Heart a Break" as ballads going "far and beyond anything in Lovato's prior arsenal.

With the song, Lovato hopes that "people are able to relate to it and realize that she is able to rise above and overcome any obstacle, no matter the circumstances and shine like a skyscraper".

[34] "My Love Is Like a Star" is a downtempo ballad, "John Camaranica" from The New York Times wrote that in the song "Lovato appeared to be channeling the soul-excavation of Mary J.

Stephen Thomas Erlewine of AllMusic scored the album two and a half out of five stars, criticizing it as full of party songs that "act like nothing is wrong in her world at all", writing: "It's hard to party knowing Lovato couldn't quite handle the clubs, while it's not easy to trust the melancholy flowing through the ballads knowing she's ready to cut loose."

Erlewine indicated "All Night Long", "Who's That Boy", "Fix a Heart", and "Skyscraper" as the AMG track picks.

[42] Monica Herrera of Rolling Stone also gave the album a mixed review, scoring it 2 out of 5 stars, saying: "She's grown into her voice.

"[31] Jon Caramanica of The New York Times gave the album a positive review, saying that it "represents the opportunity for Demi Lovato to wipe clean several slates, something she is well suited for.

"[3] Melissa Maerz of Entertainment Weekly also gave a positive review, scoring it a B+ and writing: "Clearly it's been a tough year for Lovato.

"[36] Becky Brain of Idolator wrote Lovato has a "killer voice and the A-list material to put it to good use", adding, "It's difficult for many young female pop stars to transition successfully from squeaky-clean Disney kid to respected adult recording artist.

[18] In August 2011, Lovato announced a trio of shows to promote the album, marking her first return to the concert stage since entering treatment the previous year.

[56] The first North American leg of the tour began on November 16 in Detroit and ended in Tampa, Florida on December 11, 2011.

[57][58] A Latin American leg began in San Juan, Puerto Rico on December 16, 2011, and concluded in Monterrey, Mexico on May 3, 2012.

Lovato performed the song several times, including on the television series America's Got Talent, The Ellen DeGeneres Show and Dancing with the Stars.

Lovato performed the song at MTV's New Year's Eve on December 31, 2011, and the People's Choice Awards on January 12, 2012.