Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Sabrina Carpenter’s new album Man’s Best Friend is full of catchy bops—but does it really show us who she is as an artist?
In this video, I break down why I found the project underwhelming, what her VMA performance revealed, and why I think she’s still holding back.
From the overdone country twang to performances that feel stuck at 85%, I explain why I believe Sabrina has more to give—and why I want to see her tap into that next era.
Do you agree she could push further, or do you love this lighter side of her artistry? Let’s talk in the comments.
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▬ VIDEO CONTENTS ▬
00:00 Introduction to Sabrina Carpenter's Album
01:11 Album Review: Reactions and Personal Insights
04:31 Exploring Themes: Depth and Emotion in Music
07:20 Performance Analysis: Vocal Presence and Stage Energy
09:57 Conclusion: Expectations for Future Work and Artist Growth
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References:
Sabrina Carpenter’s Man’s Best Friend:
open.spotify.com/album/1aqg30bNvLSWgShZgX4oop?si=5N7EqO7iS6iSX_9u3fWVxw
My TikTok on Man’s Best Friend:
tiktok.com/@iam_kjmiller/video/7545478716470693133
Sabrina’s VMAs Performance:
youtube.com/watch?v=tFNHKB_qoDc
Man’s Best Friend Rating on Pitchfork:
pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/sabrina-carpenter-mans-best-friend
Man’s Best Friend Rating on Rolling Stone:
rollingstone.com/music/music-album-reviews/sabrina-carpenter-mans-best-friend-review-1235419429
Sabrina Carpenter’s new album Man’s Best Friend is full of catchy bops—but does it really show us who she is as an artist?
In this video, I break down why I found the project underwhelming, what her VMA performance revealed, and why I think she’s still holding back.
From the overdone country twang to performances that feel stuck at 85%, I explain why I believe Sabrina has more to give—and why I want to see her tap into that next era.
Do you agree she could push further, or do you love this lighter side of her artistry? Let’s talk in the comments.
💡 SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE💡
/ @iamkjmiller
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Subscribe to KJ Off The Clock - My Weekly Newsletter
kjofftheclock.substack.com
–
💻BUSINESS COACHING💻
Interested in a 1:1 Coaching Session? Book here: kjmiller.co/coaching
–
📋STARTUP STARTER KIT 📋
This on-demand intensive helps people of all ages and backgrounds create and launch the startup of their dreams. This course will teach you how to turn the problems you’ve spotted in everyday life (products that don’t work as well as they could, services that don’t exist but should, etc.) into real business opportunities, and guide you through each step of the process from idea, to launch and beyond. Enroll here:
kjmiller.co/courses
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▬ VIDEO CONTENTS ▬
00:00 Introduction to Sabrina Carpenter's Album
01:11 Album Review: Reactions and Personal Insights
04:31 Exploring Themes: Depth and Emotion in Music
07:20 Performance Analysis: Vocal Presence and Stage Energy
09:57 Conclusion: Expectations for Future Work and Artist Growth
---
📲 LET'S CONNECT
TikTok: / tiktok.com/@iam_kjmiller
📧 JOIN MY MAILING LIST: https://mailchi.mp/ef53db75073f/join-my-mailing-list
📧 BOOK ME: kidar@kjmiller.co
References:
Sabrina Carpenter’s Man’s Best Friend:
open.spotify.com/album/1aqg30bNvLSWgShZgX4oop?si=5N7EqO7iS6iSX_9u3fWVxw
My TikTok on Man’s Best Friend:
tiktok.com/@iam_kjmiller/video/7545478716470693133
Sabrina’s VMAs Performance:
youtube.com/watch?v=tFNHKB_qoDc
Man’s Best Friend Rating on Pitchfork:
pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/sabrina-carpenter-mans-best-friend
Man’s Best Friend Rating on Rolling Stone:
rollingstone.com/music/music-album-reviews/sabrina-carpenter-mans-best-friend-review-1235419429
