Taylor Swift has once again left fans in awe with an unexpected move – dropping a secret double album right after the release of her highly-awaited ‘The Tortured Department’.
Named ‘The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology’, this fresh musical collection features 15 brand-new tracks and is now accessible on various music streaming platforms.
Taking to her Instagram, the fourteen-time Grammy winner shared the exciting news, writing, “It’s a 2am surprise: The Tortured Poets Department is a secret DOUBLE album. I’d penned down so many tortured verses over the past 2 years and wanted to share them all with you. So, here’s the second part of TTPD: The Anthology. 15 additional songs. And now the story isn’t mine anymore… it’s all yours.”
This unexpected drop comes right after the release of Swift’s much-anticipated 11th studio album, ‘The Tortured Department’, which hit the shelves just last Friday.
Comprising 16 tracks, the album delves deep into themes of grief and heartbreak, offering listeners a poignant journey through various emotions.
In a noteworthy collaboration, Swift teams up with acclaimed artists Post Malone and Florence + The Machine on two of the tracks.
The excitement surrounding the album reached unprecedented levels, with Spotify declaring it as the most pre-saved album in the platform’s history. Swift’s clever teasers on social media only added to the anticipation, with fans eagerly decoding clues about the album’s themes and inspirations.
Speculations about the album’s focus on Swift’s personal experiences, especially her breakup with actor Joe Alwyn, soared as fans analyzed song titles and lyrics.
Swift herself confirmed heartbreak as a central theme, unveiling exclusive Apple Music playlists that explore the five stages of grief.
Amidst all the buzz, Swift’s return to TikTok marked a resolution in the platform’s dispute with Universal Music Group, her music distributor.
With this album’s release, Swift continues her streak of Grammy-winning success following ‘Midnights’ in 2022, cementing her position as a dominant force in the music industry.
