Taylor Swift – THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT: THE ANTHOLOGY

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Artist: Taylor Swift

Title: THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT: THE ANTHOLOGY

Year: 2024

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1. Fortnight (feat. Post Malone) (3:48)
2. The Tortured Poets Department (4:53)
3. My Boy Only Breaks His Favorite Toys (3:23)
4. Down Bad (4:21)
5. So Long, London (4:22)
6. But Daddy I Love Him (5:40)
7. Fresh Out The Slammer (3:30)
8. Florida!!! (feat. Florence + The Machine) (3:35)
9. Guilty as Sin? (4:14)
10. Who’s Afraid of Little Old Me? (5:34)
11. I Can Fix Him (No Really I Can) (2:36)
12. loml (4:37)
13. I Can Do It With a Broken Heart (3:38)
14. The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived (4:05)
15. The Alchemy (3:16)
16. Clara Bow (3:36)
17. The Black Dog (3:58)
18. imgonnagetyouback (3:42)
19. The Albatross (3:03)
20. Chloe or Sam or Sophia or Marcus (3:33)
21. How Did It End? (3:58)
22. So High School (3:48)
23. I Hate It Here (4:03)
24. thanK you aIMee (4:23)
25. I Look in People's Windows (2:11)
26. The Prophecy (4:09)
27. Cassandra (4:00)
28. Peter (4:43)
29. The Bolter (3:58)
30. Robin (4:00)
31. The Manuscript (3:44)

Review

Taylor Swift's "The Tortured Poets Department" has rippled through the music scene like a cool breeze on a hot summer night. Released in April 2024, this synth-pop marvel isn't just any album—it's a double delight that dives deep into the intricate layers of Swift's public and personal narratives. Teaming up again with the brilliant minds of Jack Antonoff and Aaron Dessner, Taylor mixes melancholy with a dash of humor, achieving what she considers the zenith of her songwriting prowess. This album feels like a poetic narrative, seamlessly blending raw emotions with elegantly understated production.

Critics and fans alike have latched onto this album's enlightening, cathartic essence, though it has stirred a bit of a debate. Is it a step forward, or is Taylor treading water? Some applaud her minimalist approach, which they believe beautifully amplifies her deeply personal lyrics, creating an intimate experience that's like reading pages from her diary. Yet, others aren't completely sold, finding the melodies a tad too subdued, even calling them monotonous. Despite these polarizing views, "The Tortured Poets Department" has smashed records left and right, surpassing even Taylor's own "Midnights" in single-day streams on Spotify and setting a new pre-order record at Target. It seems regardless of the critiques about her relentless commercial strategy, Taylor Swift’s mark on music is indelible, driven by the unwavering support of her fans. - Sienna