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Taylor Swift Drops 11th Album 'The Tortured Poets Department' with Surprise Second Release

Apr 19, 2024, 04:13 AM

Taylor Swift has officially released her 11th studio album, 'The Tortured Poets Department', which has been met with considerable excitement and speculation. The album, anticipated after a surprise announcement at the Grammys, was marked by a series of promotional events including murals with QR codes, a satellite radio channel, and a return to social media platforms like TikTok. Prior to the release, the album was reportedly leaked, causing a frenzy among fans. Swifties have been particularly intrigued by the potential references to Swift's brief relationship with Matty Healy, as some of the track titles seem to hint at this. The album has received critical acclaim, with Rolling Stone giving it a perfect score and calling it an 'instant classic'. Additionally, Swift surprised fans with a second album release consisting of 15 songs announced at 2 a.m., just hours after the initial release.