Taylor Swift’s new album ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ Full Track list
Taylor Swift fans, rejoice! The pop superstar has finally revealed the details of her highly anticipated new album, “The Tortured Poets Department.” It’s set to drop on April 19, 2024. Swift made the official announcement during the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards on February 4, 2024. She also took home two trophies for her previous album, “Midnights.”
“The Tortured Poets Department” will be Swift’s first album of original songs since “Midnights.” Released in October 2022, “Midnights” garnered praise for its thoughtful and mature themes. In 2023, Swift revisited her earlier works. She did this by releasing (Taylor’s Version) re-recordings of “Speak Now” and “1989.” In addition, she performed songs from all her eras on her massive Eras Tour.
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The new album will consist of 16 tracks, plus a bonus track titled “The Manuscript.” Swift shared the full track list on her social media accounts. She also posted a teaser of the album cover. The album cover features her posing in a vintage-style dress in front of a typewriter.
The track list reveals some intriguing titles, such as “My Boy Only Breaks His Favorite Toys,” “But Daddy I Love Him,” “Who’s Afraid of Little Old Me?” and “The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived.” Swift is known for her storytelling skills and her ability to craft catchy and relatable lyrics. Fans can expect some emotional and dramatic songs on the album.
The album will also feature two exciting collaborations: Post Malone on the opening track “Fortnight” and Florence + The Machine on “Florida!!!.” This marks the first time Swift has worked with either artist, and fans are eager to hear how their styles will blend with hers.
Swift has not revealed much about the sound or the inspiration behind the album. But, she has hinted that it will be different from anything she has done before. In an interview with Rolling Stone, she said, “The Tortured Poets Department is a place where I explore some of the darker and more complex aspects of human nature, love, and creativity. It’s not a happy place, but it’s a fascinating one.”
Swift also said that the album title was inspired by a book she read. The book was about the lives and works of some of the most famous poets in history, such as Edgar Allan Poe, Sylvia Plath, and Emily Dickinson. She said, “I was fascinated by how these poets were able to create such beautiful and powerful words out of their pain, loneliness, and madness. I wanted to channel some of that energy into my own songs.”
Swift’s new album is already generating a lot of buzz and anticipation among fans and critics alike. Many are curious to see how Swift will reinvent herself once again and deliver another masterpiece. Swift is one of the most successful and influential artists of her generation. She has proven time and again that she can surprise and delight her listeners with her musical versatility and vision.
“The Tortured Poets Department” will be available on all streaming platforms and physical formats on April 19, 2024.
