Taylor Swift’s upcoming album, The Tortured Poets Department, has had its songwriting credits revealed ahead of its release on April 19. Swift is credited on all 16 tracks of the album, with two songs written solely by her. Jack Antonoff, a longtime collaborator with Swift, is listed as a co-writer on several songs on the album. Austin Post, known as Post Malone, also has a credit on one of the tracks, while Florence and the Machine appear on another song.
In addition to Antonoff, Malone, and Welch, the only other songwriter listed on The Tortured Poets Department is Aaron Dessner of The National. Dessner has worked with Swift on previous projects, including Folklore, Evermore, and various Taylor’s Versions albums. On this album, he co-wrote five songs with Swift. The bonus tracks of the album will be available only on special edition vinyl pressings and will not be immediately available on streaming services.
Fans have speculated that The Tortured Poets Department may be about Swift’s relationship with her ex-boyfriend Joe Alwyn. Alwyn, who worked with Swift under the pen name William Bowery on previous songs, is not credited on this album. Swift has credited Alwyn for his contribution to her music in the past, and they broke up in April 2023 after six years together. Swift is now in a relationship with Travis Kelce, a tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs.
Overall, The Tortured Poets Department features a mix of collaborators, including Antonoff, Malone, Welch, and Dessner, who have worked with Swift on previous projects. The album is highly anticipated by fans and marks Swift’s continued exploration of different musical genres and styles. With its release just around the corner, fans are eagerly awaiting the opportunity to hear the latest songs from the “Chairman” of The Tortured Poets Department.
