Sabrina Carpenter released her brand-new album, “Man’s Best Friend,” on Sept. 6, 2025, and once again, she proved the world wrong. After the massive success of Short N’ Sweet with hits like “Espresso” and “Feather,” people believed the new album wouldn’t compare to last year; it would sound too similar. But as always expectations were more than met, and Carpenter managed to exceed them.
One of the most fun and chaotic songs is “Go Go Juice.” The energy is electric and feels like the kind of song you blast while getting ready for a night out or running through the city at 2 a.m. It’s unserious in the best possible way, and it fits perfectly alongside her earlier hits like “Nonsense” and “Espresso.” Carpenter’s ability to make a song so exciting yet controlled is part of what makes her such a standout in the pop scene.
On the complete opposite side of the emotional spectrum is “Nobody’s Son,” arguably one of the most vulnerable songs Sabrina has ever released. It explores the painful realization that no matter how much you love someone, you can’t fix them—especially if they don’t want to mature. The production is simple and haunting, allowing her voice and the emotion behind it to take center stage. It’s a heartbreak song, but more than that, it’s a song about reclaiming your worth.
“Manchild” is another instant classic that was released as a single before the album came out. It is clever, cutting, and catchy. The entire song is a roast disguised as a bop, aimed at men who refuse to grow up. The beat is light and fun, but the lyrics are sharp and relatable, especially for anyone who’s ever dated someone with the emotional intelligence of a sponge. Carpenter’s mix of sass, self-awareness, and fun makes “Manchild” a standout track that will live rent-free in your head.
To close out the album, “Goodbye” brings everything back to the heart of the album: saying goodbye to something or someone that once meant everything to you. It’s soft, emotional, and devastating in the most beautiful way. You can feel every ounce of heartbreak in her voice, and it’s the kind of song that feels like crying in your car at midnight while the streetlights blur through your windshield. It’s the perfect emotional closure to the album, and a reminder of Carpenter’s range, not just vocally, but emotionally.
Overall, Man’s Best Friend is a no-skip album that only gets better with the addition of the deluxe tracks. Sabrina gives us more than just catchy pop songs, she gives us honesty, humor, heartbreak, and healing all in one. I rate Man’s Best Friend a 8.7/10. It’s the kind of album you can laugh, cry, scream, and heal with. Here’s to hoping a deluxe version is next, because I’m not ready to say goodbye.
