Taylor Swift’s new album ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ has broken a Spotify record by racking up over 300 million streams in a single day. The pop superstar’s 11th studio record became the platform’s most streamed album in a single day, surpassing her previous records. Spotify declared it as the first album in their history to achieve this milestone. The album’s lead single ‘Fortnight’ featuring Post Malone also broke the platform’s record for the most-streamed song in one day.
In a surprising move, just hours after the album’s release, Taylor Swift announced that she was adding a second installment of 15 extra songs to make it an “Anthology”. The album now includes a total of 31 songs, including bonus tracks like ‘The Manuscript’, ‘The Bolter’, ‘The Albatross’, and ‘The Black Dog’. Swift explained that the double album reflects a period of her life that is now over, with many speculating that the songs explore her past relationships.
Fans and critics alike have been praising the album for its emotional depth and lyrical storytelling. Swift’s ability to connect with her audience through her music has once again been highlighted with this record-breaking release. With ‘The Tortured Poets Department’, Taylor Swift has solidified her position as one of the most influential and successful artists in the music industry today.