The New York Times – Music:
The superstar’s 11th album is a 31-song excavation of her recent relationships that is not universally loved. Our pop team dissects its sound, themes and reception.
Category: The Tortured Poets Department (Album)
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Taylor Swift Lyrics: Who’s Mentioned on ‘Tortured Poets Department?
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Ex-boyfriends may be alluded to. Travis Kelce, too, fans believe. And some actual poets.
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Taylor Swift’s New Album, ‘The Tortured Poets Department,’ Could Use an Editor: Review
The New York Times – Music:
Over 16 songs (and a second LP), the pop superstar litigates her recent romances. But the themes, and familiar sonic backdrops, generate diminishing returns.
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Taylor Swift Sells a Rainbow of Vinyl Albums. Fans Keep Buying Them.
The New York Times – Music:
Artists across pop genres are finding success with colored vinyl and different variants of their releases. For Swifties, the urge to collect them all is strong.
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Taylor Swift and Beyoncé Avoided a Collision on the Charts. (Again.)
The New York Times – Music:
Pop’s two reigning queens are often cast as rivals, but they have continually supported each other — and spaced out their album releases.
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Taylor Swift Announces New Album, ‘The Tortured Poets Department,’ at Grammys
The New York Times – Music:
During her win for best pop vocal album, the singer-songwriter announced that she would release a new album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” on April 19.