Sabrina Carpenter announces new album ‘Man’s Best Friend,’ dropping on August 29

Sabrina Carpenter is all ready to give fans another hit this summer — again.

The singer who broke out last year with her song "Espresso" and album Short n Sweet is ready to release her album Man's Best Friend this year, on August 29. This announcement comes just days after the release of her single "Manchild" along with its music video.

Fans have begun to speculate that "Manchild", which is the first single of this album, is about her ex, Barry Keoghan. From subtle references, cheeky lyrics, and a quirky music video, fans have initiated the discourse that Ms. Carpenter is now in her so-called "revenge era."

As for the album cover that was revealed, Sabrina Carpenter is posing on all fours in a black mini dress and high-heeled pumps, looking at the camera, while an unidentified man is grabbing her by her hair. She also shared a second image with a close-up shot of a golden retriever puppy wearing an icy blue collar with a tag saying "Man's Best Friend."

Fans react to Sabrina Carpenter's announcement

Though fans have expressed their excitement over the new album, they are also quite torn over the provocative album cover. Some netizens have declared it anti-feminist and pro-men, as she appears to be in a submissive pose. However, others seem to think this is her way to take power back, making the artwork controversial.

One user commented:

"I thought they said she hates men"

While another expressed:

"Sounds cute until you realize she’s probably dragging every man who thought he was more than a placeholder."

One user advised:

"Sabrina I hope one day you find your worth because degrading yourself like this isn’t worth it."

And another shared the sentiment:

"So woman want empowerment... and she drops a pic album like this... What does this say about woman? on your knees is power? we knew that already."

One fan showed their support by stating:

"we’re about to have two months worth of “sabrina is for the male gaze” discourse only for this album to end up being full of the most man hating songs you’ve ever heard and I will be seated."

Beyond this, details remain scarce. Carpenter kept her announcement post minimal, with the caption:

"i can’t wait for it to be yours"

The 12-track album is believed by fans to be a tongue-in-cheek, scathing response to her past relationships and media portrayals.

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