Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' Shatters Streaming Records
April 23, 2024Taylor Swift released her 11th studio album, 'The Tortured Poets Department', breaking streaming records across Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Music.
The album achieved 300 million streams on Spotify in just 12 hours, setting a record for the most-streamed album in a single day.
The opening track, 'Fortnight (feat. Post Malone),' also set a record as the most-streamed song in a single day on Spotify.
Swift was named Spotify's most-streamed artist of 2023, with over 26.1 billion streams globally.
Her album discusses themes such as fatalism, longing, and the pressures faced by women in the entertainment industry.
Included in the album is a 'double album' expansion featuring 15 additional songs and recommended reading to deepen the understanding of the album's themes.
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Variety • Apr 22, 2024
Taylor Swift's Tortured Poets Department: Fortnight, Clara Bow MeaningThe Hollywood Reporter • Apr 22, 2024
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