"Sabrina Carpenter is our greatest musical comedian. Not even "Weird" Al Yankovic could dream up a concept like "I might let you make me Juno." After a whole year since Short n' Sweet, with only " Manchild" to keep us warm in the meantime, Carpenter has returned with Man's Best Friend, which is absolutely as sexy and silly and shameless as that last album."
"Yes, the songs are catchy. Yes, that cover art is allegedly controversial. Yes, it's a roast of Barry Keoghan. Yes, Jack Antonoff is involved somehow. But what's most exciting is just how goofy she gets with it, thanks in part to working with songwriter Amy Allen, who almost acts as her in-house punch-up comic. Carpenter is a human cartoon, and here are her 12 new tracks ranked from silli-less to silliness."
Sabrina Carpenter returns after a year with Man's Best Friend, a twelve-track record that combines sexy, silly, and shameless pop. The album features catchy melodies, allegedly controversial cover art, a roast of Barry Keoghan, and some involvement from Jack Antonoff. Collaborations with songwriter Amy Allen provide sharp, comedic punch-ups that heighten Carpenter's playful, human-cartoon persona. The tracklist ranges from traditional balladry like "We Almost Broke Up Again Last Night" to dream-pop-tinged songs and standout moments such as "My Man on Willpower," praised as one of her best-written tunes. Several tracks prioritize goofiness while retaining strong hooks.
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