Pop stars are back, and Sabrina Carpenter is leading the way! Her newest album “Short n’ Sweet”, released on August 23, is topping charts, and giving her fans the answer to rumors they’ve been stirring about for months.
The album starts off strong with “Taste,” which has gone viral all over TikTok for its iconic portrayal of what it’s like to be the third party wrapped up in an on-again, off-again relationship. Following “Taste” is Carpenter’s very popular, pre-released song “Please Please Please.” The song was another instant success when it hit streaming services in June.
Carpenter’s musicality and talent shines in this album. The next track “Good Graces” is one of the catchiest songs on the album. It is empowering as Carpenter acknowledges her worth in a relationship, perfectly summing up what the album is all about.
The album continues with “Sharpest Tool,” “Coincidence” and “Bed Chem.” All three songs continue to encapsulate the energy of empowered female pop stars, but they bring a more mature mood to the album. They are more mellow than the first three, but still stick to the theme of being trapped in a “situationship.”
Carpenter’s first top-10 single on the Billboard Hot 100, “Espresso,” is next. The song fits right in with the first three tracks. It’s upbeat, catchy, and a fun listen that might just make you smile while listening to it. “Espresso” is also the song where Carpenter shows her creativity in her lyrics. The subtle play on words throughout the song, like,“I know I Mountain Dew it for ya,’” and, “switch it up like Nintendo” make the song even more enjoyable to listen to.
“Dumb & Poetic,” “Slim Pickins,” and “Lie To Girls” bring back the mellow vibe from earlier in the album. These songs show a more disappointing side to a relationship. The tracks express that a significant other messed up and hurt Carpenter in the process. These songs wrap up the full range of emotions you feel in a “situationship” and lead up to two great final songs.
“Juno” is arguably her most suggestive song. While the content might be a little mature for younger listeners, it fits right in with her other “love” songs on the album. Lastly, “Don’t Smile” wraps up the album on a bit of a sad note. The song is Carpenter’s pleading with an ex-lover to miss her and cry over the loss of their relationship.
“Short n’ Sweet” is the perfect mix of loving someone wholeheartedly and also being able to let them go without much thought. The album carries you through all emotions that occur when you’re stuck receiving mixed signals in a confusing relationship.
