Evolution cover art

  Studio Album · No. 2

Evolution Songwriting Credits by Sabrina Carpenter

2016 Hollywood Records 10 tracks 33 min

Produced by Ido Zmishlany, Steve Mac, Rob Persaud  ·  Engineered by Serban Ghenea, Phil Tan, Erik Madrid, Chris Gehringer

Hollywood Records PopDance-Pop
90%
Authorship
Artist

Holds writing credit on 9 of 10 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 9 / 10 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 10 tracks with documented writers, by whether Sabrina Carpenter carries a lyricist or composer credit.

90%
9 trackswritten by Sabrina Carpenter 1 trackoutside writers
Sabrina Carpenter's roles on this album

Share of the 10 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist90%
Composer90%
Producer0%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

10
Tracks
14
Lyricists
8
Producers
2016
Released
Data Insight

Evolution shows Sabrina Carpenter taking a larger hand in her own material, with co-writing credits across much of the record including 'On Purpose', 'Feels Like Loneliness', 'No Words', 'Run and Hide', 'Mirage', 'Don't Want It Back', 'Shadows', and 'Space'. The production came from Ido Zmishlany, Steve Mac, Jimmy Robbins, Ryan Ogren, and others, steering her toward a dance-pop sound. Outside writers still shaped the songs, but her authorship expanded meaningfully from the debut.

Evolution is Sabrina Carpenter's second studio album, released October 14, 2016. The album represented a sonic maturation from her debut, leaning into electronic pop and dance production. Carpenter co-wrote eight of the ten tracks, marking a significant jump in her creative involvement. The single 'Thumbs,' written by Priscilla Renea and Steve Mac, became one of her most critically praised early recordings for its confident, sardonic tone.

Track Listing & Credits 10 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
On Purpose
Sabrina CarpenterIdo Zmishlany Sabrina CarpenterIdo Zmishlany Ido Zmishlany Sabrina Carpenter (Vocals)
2
Feels Like Loneliness
Sabrina CarpenterIdo Zmishlany Sabrina CarpenterIdo Zmishlany Ido Zmishlany Sabrina Carpenter (Vocals)
3
Thumbs
Priscilla ReneaSteve Mac Priscilla ReneaSteve Mac Steve Mac Sabrina Carpenter (Vocals)
4
No Words
Sabrina CarpenterIdo Zmishlany Sabrina CarpenterIdo Zmishlany Ido Zmishlany Sabrina Carpenter (Vocals)
5
Run and Hide
Sabrina CarpenterJimmy Robbins Sabrina CarpenterJimmy Robbins Jimmy Robbins Sabrina Carpenter (Vocals)
6
Mirage
Sabrina CarpenterNick BaileyJeff HalavacsRyan Ogren Sabrina CarpenterNick BaileyJeff HalavacsRyan Ogren Ryan OgrenJeff Halavacs Sabrina Carpenter (Vocals)
7
Don't Want It Back
Sabrina CarpenterSteph JonesRob Persaud Sabrina CarpenterSteph JonesRob Persaud Rob Persaud Sabrina Carpenter (Vocals)
8
Shadows
Sabrina CarpenterSteph JonesRob Persaud Sabrina CarpenterSteph JonesRob Persaud Rob Persaud Sabrina Carpenter (Vocals)
9
Space
Sabrina CarpenterMissy ModellDaniel Kyriakides Sabrina CarpenterMissy ModellDaniel Kyriakides DJ Daylight Sabrina Carpenter (Vocals)
10
All We Have Is Love
Sabrina CarpenterAfshin SalmaniJosh Cumbee Sabrina CarpenterAfshin SalmaniJosh Cumbee Nonfiction Sabrina Carpenter (Vocals)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 16 contributors

SC
Sabrina Carpenter
Writer · Vocals
On this album9 written
IZ
Ido Zmishlany
Writer · Producer
On this album3 written
RP
Rob Persaud
Writer · Producer
On this album2 written
SJ
Steph Jones
Writer
On this album2 written
JH
Jeff Halavacs
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
JR
Jimmy Robbins
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
RO
Ryan Ogren
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
SM
Steve Mac
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
AS
Afshin Salmani
Writer
On this album1 written
DK
Daniel Kyriakides
Writer
On this album1 written
JC
Josh Cumbee
Writer
On this album1 written
MM
Missy Modell
Writer
On this album1 written

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Frequently Asked Questions Evolution

Did Sabrina Carpenter write Evolution herself?
Sabrina Carpenter co-wrote much of Evolution, with credits on tracks including 'On Purpose', 'Feels Like Loneliness', 'No Words', 'Run and Hide', 'Mirage', 'Don't Want It Back', 'Shadows', and 'Space'. She worked alongside outside writers and producers on each song. Her involvement grew noticeably compared to her debut.
What are the singles from Sabrina Carpenter's Evolution?
The singles were 'On Purpose', released July 29, 2016, and 'Thumbs', released January 3, 2017. Neither charted on the US Billboard Hot 100; 'Thumbs' peaked on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart instead. Both helped define the album's dance-pop direction.
Did Thumbs by Sabrina Carpenter chart on the Billboard Hot 100?
No. 'Thumbs' did not enter the main Billboard Hot 100. It peaked at number one on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart, which tracks songs that fall just short of the Hot 100. It remained one of the most successful singles from this era of her career.
When was Sabrina Carpenter's Evolution released?
Evolution was released on October 14, 2016 through Hollywood Records. It was her second studio album. The record was made between January 2015 and August 2016.
How did Evolution perform on the charts?
Evolution reached number 28 on the US Billboard 200, selling about 11,500 copies in its first week. The album did not receive an RIAA certification. It improved on the chart position of her debut.
What genre is Sabrina Carpenter's Evolution?
Evolution is a dance-pop record. It moved away from the acoustic and folk-pop leanings of her debut toward a more polished, rhythm-driven pop sound. Critics noted the growth in maturity from her first album.
Who produced Evolution for Sabrina Carpenter?
Production came from Ido Zmishlany, Steve Mac, Jimmy Robbins, Ryan Ogren, Rob Persaud, and others. Serban Ghenea and Phil Tan handled mixing, with Chris Gehringer mastering. The team built the album's dance-pop sound around Carpenter's expanded songwriting.

Sources

Wikipedia: Evolution Wikipedia: Sabrina Carpenter discography MusicBrainz release group Cover Art Archive front cover Cover Art Archive: Evolution by Sabrina Carpenter