Sabrina Carpenter wrapped up 2025 with a festive surprise for her loyal “Espresso” army, dropping the digital Bonus Track Version of her seventh studio album Man’s Best Friend complete with the previously vinyl-exclusive “Such a Funny Way.” The 26-year-old pop sensation, fresh off Grammy wins for Short n’ Sweet, shared a glamorous phone-call photo on Instagram, captioning it a “little surprise” she’s “so proud of.” Fans snapped it up instantly, bundling the 13-track edition for $7.99 on her site, thanking them for “such a beautiful year.”
The bonus gem, envisioned as an alternate album closer, dives into humor as coping mechanism for heartbreak: “So funny that I have to laugh just so I don’t cry.” Carpenter unpacked its layers on Apple Music with Zane Lowe, admitting relational struggles where levity masks pain—”sometimes good, sometimes bad.” Led by Hot 100-topper “Manchild” and cheeky cuts like “Tears” and “Never Getting Laid,” the record blends ’70s disco nods to Dolly, ABBA, and Bee Gees with snarky dating dispatches.
Post-Lollapalooza triumphs and variant cover drops—from provocative leashes to floral fan tributes—this gift caps a banner year of sold-out tours and viral anthems. The Grammy darling, evolving from Disney roots to sharp-witted diva, keeps playtime alive, teasing deluxe vinyls with signed copies. “I didn’t want you to wait too long,” she wrote, embodying her campy charisma amid modern romance woes.
Man’s Best Friend solidifies Carpenter’s reign, outpacing rivals with wit and hooks. From “Go Go Juice” drunk-dials to self-deprecating bops, it’s her most personal yet. As 2025 closes, Sabrina’s gratitude fuels anticipation for 2026 tours and collabs, proving she’s pop’s best friend indeed.
