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Brace yourselves, Swifties! Taylor’s highly anticipated 11th studio album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” drops this Friday, and it’s shrouded in mystery and intrigue. Here’s everything you need to know to prep for the big day:
When can I hear it?
Mark your calendars! “TTPD” arrives this Friday, April 19 at 12 AM ET. Pre-orders are live, but be prepared for potential streaming delays – remember how Spotify crashed with “Midnights”?
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How many songs are there?
Get ready for a musical marathon! The standard album boasts 16 tracks, but the real treat lies in the four bonus tracks: “The Manuscript,” “The Bolter,” “The Albatross,” and “The Black Dog.” These gems will only be available on specific physical album versions, so vinyl enthusiasts, rejoice!
What’s the vibe?
The average track length hints at a deeper, more introspective Swift. Clocking in at over 4 minutes per song, “TTPD” is her third-longest album yet. Dive deep with “But Daddy I Love Him” (5 minutes and 40 seconds!), or bop along to the shortest track, “I Can Fix Him (No Really I Can)” (2 minutes and 36 seconds).
Who joins the party?
Get excited for epic collabs! Florence + the Machine and Post Malone lend their voices and songwriting talents to the album.
Who’s behind the magic?
Production powerhouses Aaron Dessner (The National, Big Red Machine) and Jack Antonoff join forces to bring Swift’s vision to life. Dessner co-wrote five tracks, while Antonoff has eight under his belt.
Why the cryptic title?
“The Tortured Poets Department” takes the cake for longest Taylor Swift album title ever! Fans speculate it references her 2023 breakup with Joe Alwyn, with some connecting it to a “Tortured Man Club” mentioned in a resurfaced interview. Literary references abound, with nods to Charles Baudelaire’s “The Albatross” adding fuel to the cryptic fire.
Is there a music video?
Mark your calendars again! A new music video drops Friday at 8 PM ET, but which song gets the visual treatment remains a mystery. Swifties are buzzing, theorizing it could be either the Post Malone collab “Fortnight” (a 14-day period?) or the 14th track, “The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived.”
What about the Spotify pop-up?
LA Swifties got a taste of the album with a Spotify pop-up library featuring a sneak peek at new lyrics revealed page by page! Fans also decoded potential Easter eggs like a peace sign bust, quills, and a globe pointing to “Florida” (another track!).
Anything else to obsess over?
Absolutely! Remember those QR code murals worldwide? They spelled out “For A Fortnight.” On Apple Music, Swift created thematic playlists hinting at the album’s themes (grief and loss?), along with cryptic audio messages.
So, Swifties, are you ready to dissect every lyric, hunt for Easter eggs, and lose yourself in Taylor’s new musical masterpiece? “The Tortured Poets Department” arrives this Friday – get ready to be obsessed!
Originally published at: GoSwifties.com
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