After the release of her re-recorded albums ‘Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)’ and ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’ in 2023, Taylor Swift surprised fans with the announcement of her 11th studio album, ‘The Tortured Poets Department,’ at the 2024 Grammy Awards. The album, which Swift has been working on for the past two years, was released on April 19.
Swift shared positive reviews of the album from outlets such as the New York Times, Rolling Stone, and The Independent on her social media, thanking the authors by name. However, one anonymous review published by Paste magazine criticized the album, leading to a statement from the outlet explaining that the writer’s byline was removed due to threats of violence received in a previous review.
The album has been met with mixed reviews, with some critics praising its songwriting and production, while others have expressed concerns about its lyrical content and lack of originality. However, Swift’s fans have been eagerly embracing the new music, speculating about the potential references to her past relationships with Joe Alwyn and Travis Kelce.
