Just hours before the much-anticipated release of her new album, Sabrina Carpenter issued a playful warning to her fans: “The album is not for any pearl clutchers.” On Friday, the pop sensation officially launched her seventh studio album, titled Man’s Best Friend, which is described as a collection that is definitively “not for prudes.”
Man’s Best Friend features 12 carefully crafted tracks, beginning with the lead single, “Manchild,” and culminating with the poignant closing track, “Goodbye.” In addition to the album's release, the music video for the second single, “Tears,” premiered at midnight, allowing fans to dive deeper into the themes of the album.
Carpenter stirred up conversations on social media when she revealed the album art, which features her kneeling beside a figure in a suit, who is seen grabbing her hair. In her signature humorous style, she later shared alternate versions of the artwork for vinyl and cassette variants, quipping, “Here is a new alternate cover approved by God.”
To celebrate the launch of Man’s Best Friend, Carpenter hosted a special fan event at the iconic Hollywood Forever Cemetery. During this intimate gathering, she interacted with fans, answering questions about the album before a screening of the classic Audrey Hepburn film, Sabrina.
Leading up to the album's debut, Carpenter graced the cover of Rolling Stone, where she delved into her creative journey leading to this new record. Renowned producer Jack Antonoff shared his thoughts with the publication, stating that the album is “some of the most honest work I’ve ever heard.” Carpenter herself described the writing process as organic, emphasizing that it wasn’t about outdoing her previous work or trying to recreate past successes.
Reflecting on her earlier album, Short n’ Sweet, Carpenter stated, “It was this magical gift; it fed me, and it fed a lot of other people in the world.” She expressed gratitude for the authenticity that her music has been able to convey, noting how rare it is for her personal truth to resonate with others. “It unlocked my brain to know myself more and more,” she concluded, hinting at the personal growth that has accompanied her musical evolution.
With the release of Man’s Best Friend, Sabrina Carpenter continues to establish herself as a significant figure in the pop music landscape, delivering bold statements and heartfelt narratives through her art.
