All Songs Considered New Music Friday: The best albums out Aug. 29
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Aug 29, 2025 Hazel Cills, an NPR music colleague, discusses Sabrina Carpenter's engaging return in her album 'Man's Best Friend,' emphasizing its playful take on love and relationships. Meanwhile, Jessie Scott from WMOT dives into the thriving Americana scene, spotlighting Rodney Crowell’s impactful new work and Margo Price’s creative collaboration. They explore themes of emotional storytelling and authenticity, celebrating the diverse sounds shaping today’s music landscape.
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Sabrina Carpenter's Strategic Quick Follow-Up
- Sabrina Carpenter is capitalizing on last year's breakout with a quick follow-up record to ride the momentum.
- Hazel Cills and Stephen Thompson note her comedic timing and shtick as core strengths that shape Man's Best Friend.
The Beaches: Messy, Queer Power Pop
- The Beaches deliver summery, power-pop rock with sharp, candid lyrics about queer relationships and messy love.
- Reviewers compare their energy to Wet Leg and celebrate anthems like "Last Girls at the Party."
The Beths' New Emotional Range
- The Beths balance massive, catchy power-pop hooks with softer, more reflective songs that feel intimate.
- Elizabeth Stokes' experience with SSRIs influenced new creative directions on Straight Line Was a Lie.
