Excitement is peaking for Taylor Swift’s highly anticipated 15th album, The Tortured Poets Department, set to be released on April 19. The album follows the success of her recent world tour and her NFL season with boyfriend Travis Kelce. Swift has been dropping hints and Easter eggs for fans, leading to much speculation about the album’s themes. She has released 14 albums to date, with four being rerecordings after Scooter Braun acquired the rights to some of her music in 2019.
Swift announced The Tortured Poets Department at the Grammy Awards, coinciding with her 13th Grammy win. The album will contain 16 songs, featuring collaborations with artists like Florence + the Machine and Post Malone. Kelce has already listened to parts of the album, calling her music “unbelievable.” Two weeks before the release, Swift released playlists based on the five stages of heartbreak, sparking speculation on how these themes will be addressed in the new album.
Three lyrics from an unnamed song on the album have been released, causing a frenzy among fans. Swift is known for sending messages with all her decisions and fans speculate that this album may address her 2023 breakup with Joe Allwyn, coming around the anniversary of their split. Target will have an exclusive version of the album available, featuring a Phantom Clear vinyl and a book-bound jacket with handwritten lyrics. With all her previous albums selling at least 1 million copies, this could be her 14th album to reach that milestone, with 1989 (Taylor’s Version) selling over 2 million copies.
Swift’s new album is highly anticipated and has fans eagerly awaiting its release on April 19. With a history of success in album sales and Grammy wins, The Tortured Poets Department is expected to be another hit for the singer-songwriter. Collaborations with artists like Florence + the Machine and Post Malone add to the excitement surrounding the album. Swift’s decision to release playlists based on the stages of heartbreak has sparked speculation on the themes of the album, while the release of three lyrics from an unnamed song has fans analyzing every detail.
The album’s release date and exclusive version at Target add to the intrigue surrounding The Tortured Poets Department. Swift’s ability to connect with her fans through her music and messages makes her one of the most beloved artists in the industry. As anticipation continues to build for the album, fans are counting down the days until they can experience the next chapter in Taylor Swift’s musical journey.
