Fresh off the monumental success of Short n Sweet, pop sensation Sabrina Carpenter wastes no time in keeping fans on their toes. On August 29, she released her latest album, A Man’s Best Friend, an ambitious record already making waves across the charts and in the hearts of her fans.
The hype surrounding the album started early. On June 5, Carpenter dropped the lead single “Manchild,” a sharp and playful track that shot straight to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 and dominated Spotify streams worldwide. The single’s success fueled sky-high anticipation for the full album—and Carpenter delivered.
A Man’s Best Friend takes listeners on a colorful musical journey. From mellow, soul-searching ballads to high-energy pop anthems, the album showcases the wide spectrum of emotions that comes with modern relationships: the joy, the heartbreak, and everything in between.
Carpenter’s artistry is on full display as she blends her signature pop sound with touches of funk and R&B. Her vocals shift effortlessly from soft, airy tones to powerhouse belts, weaving seamlessly with the album’s lush production. Catchy hooks, bold keyboard riffs, and sweeping string sections create an immersive listening experience. One standout is “Goodbye,” a track that pairs an upbeat rhythm with lyrics about heartbreak, turning a story of loss into something listeners can both dance and cry to.
The storytelling doesn’t stop with the lyrics. The “Manchild” music video adds a cinematic layer to Carpenter’s artistry. It opens with a dramatic shot of her falling from a moving car, before moving through scenes of her hitchhiking with different men. Each individual scene represents her cycle of dating emotionally immature partners, a pretty clever visual metaphor that depicts the song’s message. The combination of imagery and energy makes the video striking and memorable.
With A Man’s Best Friend, Sabrina Carpenter proves she’s not just following up on past success. Instead, it’s plain to see that she’s working to define a new chapter in her career. Filled with catchy melodies, thoughtful lyrics, and daring visuals, the album reminds the listener of her place among pop’s most exciting voices, bringing a well-earned recommendation from the Howl to enjoy even more of the artist’s collection.
10/10
