Overview

• The 12-track set includes nine explicit songs and was co-produced with Jack Antonoff and John Ryan for Island Records.
• Lead single “Manchild” topped the Billboard Hot 100 in June, and a new “Tears” video arrived with the album featuring Colman Domingo.
• Carpenter told Gayle King the project is “not for any pearl clutchers,” casting its provocative tone as playful and empowering.
• The original cover—depicting her on all fours with a man pulling her hair—drew criticism from groups including Glasgow Women’s Aid, and she later issued an alternate cover.
• Release-week promotions include Complex pop-ups in Los Angeles (433 N Fairfax Ave) and New York City (152 Wooster St) from Aug. 29–Sept. 1, plus a Spotify fan event in Los Angeles.