Man's Best Friend

Sabrina Carpenter released her seventh studio album, Man's Best Friend, on August 29, 2025, through Island Records. The project marks a shift toward soft rock and '70s disco textures while maintaining her signature concise songwriting style. Produced in collaboration with Jack Antonoff and John Ryan, the twelve-track record explores themes of loyalty and relationships through snarky, self-deprecating lyrics. Lead single "Manchild" topped charts in the US, UK, and Ireland, followed immediately by the release of the second track "Tears" alongside the full album drop.

Critical reception highlighted the polished production and Carpenter's vocal maturity, though some reviewers found the adult lyrical content polarizing. Commercially, the album secured the number-one position in over twenty countries, including Australia, Canada, and France. This widespread success led to six Grammy nominations at the 68th Annual Awards, where it received an Album of the Year nod. Physical releases included standard CD, cassette, digital deluxe editions, and limited blue vinyl pressings.

The album's impact extended into its first anniversary in August 2026. Carpenter hosted a merchandise pop-up shop in Toronto to celebrate the milestone, featuring exclusive items for fans. Later that month, she launched the "Man's Best Friend Awards," inviting supporters to vote on categories related to the record. These events underscored the enduring popularity of the work within her fanbase and solidified its status as a defining moment in her career. [edit]