Evolution (Sabrina Carpenter album)

Singles

The lead single from the album, "On Purpose", was released on July 29, 2016. "Thumbs" impacted Top 40 radio as the second single from the album on January 3, 2017.

Promotional singles

The album was made available for pre-order and the first promotional single, titled "All We Have Is Love", was released on September 23, 2016. "Run and Hide" was released as the second promotional single on September 30, 2016. "Thumbs" was released as the third and final promotional single on October 7, 2016.

Critical reception

Evolution was met with positive reviews, with critics complimenting Carpenter's sense of maturity and growth on the album in comparison to her debut album. Christine M. Sellers of The Celebrity Cafe wrote that Carpenter "proves she's not just another Disney darling transitioning through her teenage years" and that the album "showcases Carpenter's growth as both a songwriter and a vocalist". Brittany Goldfield Rodrigues of ANDPOP gave the album 3.8 thumbs up, saying that "with Evolution, Sabrina is showing a mature musical side, willing to experiment with techno beats, lyrics and what she can do vocally. She provides an interesting indie yet synth take on pop music, and has clearly found a unique sound that she shines in, that separates her from the rest".

Commercial performance

Evolution debuted at number 28 on the US Billboard 200 chart and sold 11,500 copies in its first and last week.