Short n' Sweet cover art

  Studio Album · No. 6

Short n' Sweet Songwriting Credits by Sabrina Carpenter

2024 Island Records 12 tracks 36 min

Produced by John Ryan, Julian Bunetta, Jack Antonoff, Ian Kirkpatrick  ·  Engineered by Serban Ghenea, Manny Marroquin, Laura Sisk, Jeff Gunnell, Oli Jacobs, Nathan Dantzler, Ruairi O'Flaherty

Island Records PopDance-PopSynth-Pop
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Authorship
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Holds writing credit on 12 of 12 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 12 / 12 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 12 tracks with documented writers, by whether Sabrina Carpenter carries a lyricist or composer credit.

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Sabrina Carpenter's roles on this album

Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

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By the Numbers

12
Tracks
8
Lyricists
4
Producers
1
No.1 Single
2024
Released

Awards & Recognition 3

Best Pop Vocal Album (2025)
Best Pop Solo Performance (Espresso) (2025)
Album of the Year (2025, Nominated)
Data Insight

Sabrina Carpenter co-wrote all twelve tracks on Short n' Sweet, pairing with a deep roster of collaborators across the record. Julian Bunetta and John Ryan anchored much of the production, while Jack Antonoff, Amy Allen, and Ian Kirkpatrick contributed to its standout singles. The writing leans into wit and innuendo, balancing radio-ready hooks on 'Espresso' and 'Taste' with the slower confessional cuts. The collaboration with Amy Allen in particular shaped the album's sharp, conversational lyricism.

Short n' Sweet is Sabrina Carpenter's sixth studio album, released August 23, 2024. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and became her commercial breakthrough, driven by the global viral hit 'Espresso' and the platinum-certified 'Please Please Please.' The album was co-produced heavily by Jack Antonoff and John Ryan and co-written throughout with Amy Allen, Julia Michaels, and Steph Jones. It was nominated for multiple Grammy Awards and is widely considered one of the defining pop albums of 2024.

Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Taste #2
Sabrina CarpenterAmy AllenJulia MichaelsJohn RyanIan Kirkpatrick Sabrina CarpenterAmy AllenJulia MichaelsJohn RyanIan Kirkpatrick John RyanIan KirkpatrickJulian Bunetta Sabrina Carpenter (Vocals)
2
Please Please Please #1
Sabrina CarpenterAmy AllenJack Antonoff Sabrina CarpenterAmy AllenJack Antonoff Jack Antonoff Sabrina Carpenter (Vocals)
3
Good Graces
Sabrina CarpenterAmy AllenJulia MichaelsJohn RyanJulian Bunetta Sabrina CarpenterAmy AllenJulia MichaelsJohn RyanJulian Bunetta John RyanJulian Bunetta Sabrina Carpenter (Vocals)
4
Sharpest Tool
Sabrina CarpenterAmy AllenJack Antonoff Sabrina CarpenterAmy AllenJack Antonoff Jack Antonoff Sabrina Carpenter (Vocals)
5
Coincidence
Sabrina CarpenterAmy AllenJulia MichaelsJohn RyanIan Kirkpatrick Sabrina CarpenterAmy AllenJulia MichaelsJohn RyanIan Kirkpatrick John RyanIan Kirkpatrick Sabrina Carpenter (Vocals)
6
Bed Chem
Sabrina CarpenterAmy AllenJulia MichaelsJohn RyanIan Kirkpatrick Sabrina CarpenterAmy AllenJulia MichaelsJohn RyanIan Kirkpatrick John RyanIan Kirkpatrick Sabrina Carpenter (Vocals)
7
Espresso #3
Sabrina CarpenterAmy AllenSteph JonesJulian Bunetta Sabrina CarpenterAmy AllenSteph JonesJulian Bunetta Julian Bunetta Sabrina Carpenter (Vocals)
8
Dumb & Poetic
Sabrina CarpenterAmy AllenJulia MichaelsJohn Ryan Sabrina CarpenterAmy AllenJulia MichaelsJohn Ryan John Ryan Sabrina Carpenter (Vocals)
9
Slim Pickins
Sabrina CarpenterAmy AllenJack Antonoff Sabrina CarpenterAmy AllenJack Antonoff Jack Antonoff Sabrina Carpenter (Vocals)
10
Juno
Sabrina CarpenterAmy AllenJohn Ryan Sabrina CarpenterAmy AllenJohn Ryan John Ryan Sabrina Carpenter (Vocals)
11
Lie to Girls
Sabrina CarpenterAmy AllenJack Antonoff Sabrina CarpenterAmy AllenJack Antonoff Jack Antonoff Sabrina Carpenter (Vocals)
12
Don't Smile
Sabrina CarpenterAmy AllenSteph JonesJohn RyanJulian Bunetta Sabrina CarpenterAmy AllenSteph JonesJohn RyanJulian Bunetta John RyanJulian Bunetta Sabrina Carpenter (Vocals)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 8 contributors

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Frequently Asked Questions Short n' Sweet

Did Sabrina Carpenter write Short n' Sweet herself?
Yes. Sabrina Carpenter is a co-writer on all twelve tracks of Short n' Sweet. Her main collaborators included Amy Allen, Julian Bunetta, John Ryan, Jack Antonoff, and Ian Kirkpatrick.
Did Sabrina Carpenter's Short n' Sweet win a Grammy?
Yes. Short n' Sweet won Best Pop Vocal Album at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards in 2025, and its single 'Espresso' won Best Pop Solo Performance. The album was also nominated for Album of the Year.
How high did Espresso by Sabrina Carpenter chart?
'Espresso' peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was the lead single from Short n' Sweet and became Carpenter's commercial breakthrough.
Did Please Please Please by Sabrina Carpenter reach number one?
Yes. 'Please Please Please' reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Sabrina Carpenter's first chart-topping single. It was the second single released from Short n' Sweet.
What position did Taste from Short n' Sweet reach?
'Taste' debuted and peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was the third single from the album and arrived alongside a horror-themed music video.
When was Sabrina Carpenter's Short n' Sweet released?
Short n' Sweet was released on August 23, 2024, through Island Records. It is Sabrina Carpenter's sixth studio album.
Is Short n' Sweet certified Platinum?
Yes. Short n' Sweet was certified 4x Platinum by the RIAA in the United States, representing four million units. It was one of the best-selling albums of its release year.
Data note: Deluxe edition adds 6 tracks including a Dolly Parton collaboration on 'Please Please Please' not included here.

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