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Sabrina Carpenter Says She Was ‘Shocked’ Over Album Cover Controversy: ‘Y’all Need To Get Out More’

Sabrina Carpenter's seventh album, co-produced with Jack Antonoff, received generally positive reviews despite controversy over its suggestive cover and themes of female agency.

  • Sabrina Carpenter released her seventh studio album, titled Man's Best Friend, on Friday, along with a new alternate cover that she shared on Instagram.
  • The release followed months of controversy over the original June album cover showing Carpenter kneeling, held by a man pulling her hair, sparking debates about control and submission.
  • Carpenter explained on CBS Mornings that the cover symbolizes young women being aware of control and lack thereof, and she described the album as exploring the humanity of making mistakes.
  • Critical and fan responses varied, with some calling the cover regressive while others defended its satirical intent, and reviews praised the album's craft and humor, including The Guardian and Variety.
  • Carpenter said she takes criticism lightly, acknowledging many critics hadn’t heard the album, and she encouraged detractors to 'get out more' while remaining confident in her artistic choices.
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How Sabrina Carpenter Dips the Guys on Man's Best Friend

Because of his captivating cover the seventh album of the US singer was fiercely in the sexism criticism. The music now convinces of the opposite

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Sabrina Carpenter Responds to Album Cover Controversy

Sabrina Carpenter’s new album, Man’s Best Friend is about being allowed to make mistakes. The internet is …not. Here’s what Carpenter had to say about her album cover controversy.

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Sabrina Carpenter doesn't want to please anyone but her fans with 'Man's Best Friend'

During an interview with 'CBS Mornings,' Sabrina Carpenter discusses her intentions behind the divisive album cover of her latest record, 'Man's Best Friend.'

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Sabrina Carpenter responds to backlash over ‘Man’s Best Friend’ album cover

Sabrina Carpenter addresses controversy over her ‘Man’s Best Friend’ album cover, calling the reaction exaggerated.

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Sabrina Carpenter Didn’t Think Her Album Art Was a Big Deal

Now that ‘Man’s Best Friend’ is out, Sabrina Carpenter has weighed in on the album’s controversial cover art, and she doesn’t see why it was such a big deal.

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Sabrina Carpenter defends her racy image, tells critics they 'need to get out more'

Sabrina Carpenter defends her controversial "Man's Best Friend" album cover amid criticism, explaining her artistic vision and transition to a more mature image.

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