Taylor Swift surprises fans with secret double album drop after 'The Tortured Department' debut
Apr 19, 2024
Washington [US], April 19 : Taylor Swift has once again stunned fans worldwide with the unexpected release of a secret double album following the initial debut of her highly-anticipated 'The Tortured Department.'
Titled 'The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology,' this additional musical offering comprises 15 new songs and is now available on various music streaming platforms.
Sharing the "surprise" on her Instagram handle, the fourteen time Grammy winner wrote, "It's a 2am surprise: The Tortured Poets Department is a secret DOUBLE album. I'd written so much tortured poetry in the past 2 years and wanted to share it all with you, so here's the second installment of TTPD: The Anthology. 15 extra songs. And now the story isn't mine anymore... it's all yours."
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This surprise release comes hot on the heels of Swift's much anticipated 11th studio album, 'The Tortured Department,' which she released on Friday.
The album, comprising 16 tracks, offers a profound exploration of the stages of grief and heartbreak, inviting listeners to navigate through a spectrum of emotions.
In a notable collaboration, Swift joins forces with acclaimed artists Post Malone and Florence + The Machine on two tracks.
The anticipation surrounding the album reached unprecedented heights, with Spotify announcing it as the most pre-saved album in the platform's history. Swift's strategic album teasers on social media only added to the fervour, with fans eagerly deciphering clues about its themes and inspirations.
Speculation about the album's focus on Swift's personal experiences, particularly her breakup with actor Joe Alwyn, intensified as fans dissected song titles and lyrics.
Swift herself confirmed heartbreak as a central theme, unveiling exclusive Apple Music playlists that delve into the five stages of grief.
Amidst the excitement, Swift's return to TikTok marked a resolution in the dispute between the platform and Universal Music Group, her music distributor.
The album's release follows her previous Grammy-winning success with 'Midnights' in 2022, further solidifying her status as a powerhouse in the music industry.
