There’s a lot to love on Sabrina Carpenter's Short n’ Sweet, and a lot of the record falls into place beautifully.
Carefully moving between distinct moods, the balance of the record is damn near perfect. There’s the goofy wittiness of Espresso, the vulnerability of Dumb & Poetic and the almost melodramatic romance show that’s on full display on cuts like Taste and Please Please Please. Carpenter expertly navigates the vibes, adjusting her energy and delivery to keep the record moving.
The stellar production work (courtesy of John Ryan, Ian Kirkpatrick, Julian Bunetta and Jack Antonoff) lets Carpenter's beautiful songwriting (assisted by Amy Allen and Julia Michaels) shine without taking over, simultaneously leaving ample room for her airy… More