Overview

• The seventh studio album is slated for Friday, Aug. 29, following her 2024 breakthrough Short n' Sweet.
• In a CBS Mornings preview, Carpenter said some lyrics feel "almost too TMI" and described concerts as a place where fans can treat the songs as "just fun."
• USA TODAY reported that nine of the 12 tracks are labeled explicit.
• The original cover art drew criticism, and Carpenter later issued alternate covers as the release rolled out with multiple variant editions.
• IndiaTimes reported an online leak hours before the official drop, with social media reactions ranging from praise to harsh criticism.