Sabrina Carpenter Releases Seventh Album “Man’s Best Friend”
Sabrina Carpenter has dropped her seventh album, “Man’s Best Friend,” approximately one year after her Grammy Award-winning album “Short n’ Sweet.” In an exclusive interview with CBS Mornings, Carpenter spoke about her new music, songwriting process, and the viral debate surrounding her original album cover.
Carpenter worked with familiar collaborators, including Jack Antonoff, John Ryan, and Amy Allen, to create “Man’s Best Friend.” She described the experience as feeling like a band, with each member contributing to the music. “It felt like a band in a lot of ways. Like, someone’s on the drums, and someone’s over here playing the synth and then we’re on the tambourine. … Then I’m cutting vocals. We’re all doing gang vocals together,” she said.
Songwriting Process and Inspiration
Carpenter described having “many different processes” while writing her songs, but highlighted that lyrics and concepts come first. She spoke about how she started writing more freely about her experiences, including her sexuality, and how it’s a natural part of life. “When I started, you know, becoming more sexual as a person, I think it’s just something that’s a part of life. You want to write about it,” she said.
Carpenter gave insight into a few of the songs on the new album, including “Never Getting Laid” and “Don’t Worry, I’ll Make You Worry.” She revealed that “Never Getting Laid” was a turning point for her, as it felt like being bitter but with a lot of sweetness. She also explained that “Don’t Worry, I’ll Make You Worry” sounds like a threat, but it’s said with a wink and a pat on the back.
Album Cover Debate and Interpretation
Prior to the release of her new music, a debate ensued over Carpenter’s original album cover for “Man’s Best Friend.” The cover depicted Carpenter kneeling on the ground with an individual standing next to her, with her hand on their thigh as they pulled her hair. Carpenter said her intention was to keep the cover open to interpretation, and that it represents being in control and aware of when you’re not.
She explained that the album is about “the humanity of allowing yourself to make those mistakes” and that she tries to take critical comments lightly. Carpenter’s fans who know her and her music understand the photo, while others may misinterpret it. “My fans that know me and know the person behind the music will look at that photo and they know exactly what it is. People that have no idea who I am absolutely look at that photo and go, like, ‘where are her parents?'”
Friendship with Taylor Swift and Upcoming Collaborations
Carpenter opened for Taylor Swift on the Eras tour and is featured on a song in Swift’s upcoming album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” which will be released on October 3. Carpenter spoke about the opportunity, saying she’s been looking up to Swift since she was 8 years old and heard her song on the school bus. She also expressed her excitement for Swift following the announcement of her engagement to Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce.
Carpenter is happy for Swift and isn’t surprised by the big reaction from fans. “I’m just happy for them,” she said. With her new album “Man’s Best Friend” out now, Carpenter hopes her fans will connect with her music and feel the emotions she’s poured into it. For more information, visit Here
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