Sabrina Carpenter has officially entered her new era with Man’s Best Friend, her seventh studio album and one of the most anticipated pop releases of the year. Out now via Island Records, the project follows the Grammy-winning success of Short n’ Sweet (2024), which cemented her place as one of today’s defining pop stars with viral hits like “Espresso” and “Taste.” Now, with Man’s Best Friend, the 26-year-old singer has delivered a sharp, playful, and fearless body of work.
Produced by Jack Antonoff and John Ryan, the album was preceded by the lead single, “Manchild,” which became an instant phenomenon, topping charts across the U.S. and U.K. and establishing itself as a summer anthem. Continuing the trend she introduced on Short n’ Sweet, the album leans heavily into satire, particularly in challenging misogynistic expectations and the male gaze. Songs like “Tears,” which celebrates responsibility as a turn-on, and “Never Getting Laid” use explicit humor to explore desire and relationships, often with a comedic or ironic twist.
Overall, Man’s Best Friend delivers 12 tracks, and here we rank the best songs on the record—ranked from great to greatest.
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