Taylor Swift Makes Music History with ‘The Tortured Poets Department’

Taylor Swift’s latest album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” has taken the music world by storm, breaking records left and right. The pop star’s 11th studio album of original material has already surpassed a billion streams on Spotify in its first week, making it a monumental success.

Released at midnight on April 19, “The Tortured Poets Department” immediately captivated Swifties with its 16 tracks. Just two hours later, the singer surprised fans with an extended edition called “Anthology,” featuring an additional 15 tracks. This move only added to the excitement surrounding the album.

In just 24 hours, the album garnered over 300 million streams on Spotify, setting a new record for the platform. The album’s popularity continued to soar, surpassing Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” with over 1 billion streams in just five days. Additionally, “The Tortured Poets Department” sold 1.5 million copies in the US within three days, marking the largest first-week sales since Adele’s “25” in 2015.

Swift’s attention to detail and love for Easter eggs in her work did not go unnoticed by fans. Style commentator Sarah Chappelle uncovered hidden clues in the singer’s outfits leading up to the album’s release, hinting at the themes and songs to come. From hair clips to tote bags, each item seemed to hold a deeper meaning related to the album’s content.

With the massive success of “The Tortured Poets Department,” Taylor Swift has once again proven her status as a powerhouse in the music industry. Fans can’t wait to see what she has in store next.