Anticipation was running high among Taylor Swift fans as they eagerly awaited the release of her latest album, "The Tortured Poets Department." Speculation reached a fever pitch before the album dropped at midnight EDT, but Swift had a major surprise in store: it's actually a double album.
Swift initially teased fans with the release of Part One, which included 17 tracks filled with her signature storytelling and emotive lyricism. Among the highlights was the lead single "Fortnight," featuring a collaboration with Post Malone, praised for its infectious melodies and musical experimentation. Additionally, Swift teamed up with Florence and The Machine for another standout track on the album.
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The excitement escalated when Swift took to Instagram to reveal the double album twist. In a 2 am announcement, she shared that "The Tortured Poets Department" is not just one album but two, with Part Two featuring an additional 15 songs. Swift explained that she had written so much "tortured poetry" over the past two years and wanted to share it all with her fans.
Fans were treated to an early glimpse of the album's tracklist when Swift posted it on social media in February, shortly after her announcement at the Grammys, where she took home the award for Best Pop Vocal Album. The tracklist features a mix of emotional ballads and upbeat anthems, showcasing Swift's versatility as a songwriter.
But the surprises didn't end there. Swift also shared details about her upcoming Eras Tour, which kicks off next month in Europe. With shows scheduled across Austria, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the U.K., fans across Europe will have the chance to experience Swift's electrifying performances until August.
For fans in North America, the excitement continues as Swift's Eras Tour returns in the fall, with dates confirmed in cities such as Indianapolis, Miami, New Orleans, Toronto, and Vancouver, British Columbia. With her reputation for captivating live performances and her latest album offering a treasure trove of new music, Taylor Swift's Eras Tour promises to be an unforgettable experience for fans around the world.
Here's a list of the 17 songs:
- "Fortnight"
- "The Tortured Poets Department"
- "My Boy Only Breaks His Favorite Toys"
- "Down Bad""So Long, London"
- "But Daddy I Love Him"
- "Fresh Out the Slammer"
- "Florida!!!"
- "Guilty as Sin?"
- "Who's Afraid of Little Old Me?"
- "I Can Fix Him (No Really I Can)"
- "loml"
- "I Can Do It With a Broken Heart"
- "The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived"
- "The Alchemy"
- "Clara Bow"
- "Bonus Track: The Manuscript"
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