Sabrina Carpenter’s Man’s Best Friend has outranked Taylor Swift‘s upcoming album, The Life of a Showgirl, in pre-saves. While the former is scheduled to be released in 12 days, the latter is expected to drop in October 2025. In addition, Carpenter will be featured on the title track of Swift’s album. Meanwhile, Island Records released Man’s Best Friend’s lead single “Manchild” on June 6. Carpenter co-wrote and co-produced the song with Jack Antonoff. Furthermore, Amy Allen, who has worked with Carpenter and other prominent artists like Shawn Mendes and Halsey, contributed to “Manchild’s” songwriting.
Sabrina Carpenter’s album leaves behind Taylor Swift
Sabrina Carpenter’s Man’s Best Friend has secured the #1 position on Spotify‘s Pre-Saves list, beating Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl, which has taken #2.
Meanwhile, Ed Sheeran’s Play, set to release on September 12, 2025, has secured the #3 position.
Man’s Best Friend, outranking The Life of a Showgirl on pre-saves, sparked a variety of fan reactions online.
“lol I’m a fan of both and I’ve pre-saved neither of them,” a fan shared on Reddit.
Another fan wrote, “Excited for this album.”
One fan called out for people to stop pitting Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter against each other. They wrote, “Can we stop pitting Taylor and Sabrina against each other!!! I am excited for both albums they both can celebrated!!!”
Some of the reactions highlighted the album’s controversial cover artwork. The cover garnered criticism for its promotion of the male gaze. However, some suggested that it was a satirical commentary on the issue.
“Omg she didn’t change the album cover?? Gross. I hate that picture,” one fan commented.
“I love that Sabrina didn’t change the cover. Go girl, don’t give into purity culture!” a fan added.
Man’s Best Friend will include 12 singles. These are:
- Manchild
- Tears
- My Man on Willpower
- Sugar Talking
- We Almost Broke Up Again Last Night
- Nobody’s Son
- Never Getting Laid
- When Did You Get Hot?
- Go Go Juice
- Don’t Worry, I’ll Make You Worry
- House Tour
- Goodbye
The Espresso singer recently revealed on Instagram that she hosted a playdate for Man’s Best Friend on August 15. She invited 26 fans from Los Angeles to meet her at the studio, where she played the entire album for them.
Man’s Best Friend will be released on August 29, 2025. Meanwhile, The Life of a Showgirl will drop on October 3, 2025.
Originally reported by Abdul Azim Naushad on Mandatory.
