Overview

• Released on Aug. 29, the singer’s seventh studio album leans into ’70s pop, disco, country and funk as she skewers modern dating and immature partners.
• Critics at outlets including Rolling Stone, the Los Angeles Times and NME praised the hooks, wit and craftsmanship, highlighting collaborators Jack Antonoff, Amy Allen and John Ryan.
• On CBS Mornings, Carpenter described the record as playful rather than prudish, reiterated she won’t name names, and said past partners usually take the songs as a compliment.
• The original cover image prompted online backlash over sexualized imagery, leading to an alternate black‑and‑white version released in June.
• A new video for ‘Tears’ features a custom remake of a 2003 Victoria’s Secret look first modeled by Naomi Campbell, while fan speculation about Barry Keoghan continues and some tabloid chart and recording claims remain unverified.