Amidst Swiftie Drama, Taylor Swift’s ‘Lover’ Poised To Outshine Billie Eilish’s Album as Most Streamed Female Album on Spotify

Published 03/31/2024, 10:27 PM EDT

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Billie Eilish's recent interview with Billboard stirred up a storm on social media, as fans speculated whether her remarks subtly shaded Taylor Swift. Throughout the conversation, Eilish highlighted her passion for environmental activism, detailing her efforts to promote sustainability in various aspects of her career, from tour merchandise to vinyl packaging. However, her mention of the "biggest artists in the world" and their wasteful practices sparked rumors that she was taking aim at Swift, causing a stir among Swifties.

As the controversy brewed, news broke that Swift's anthem 'Lover' will surpass Eilish's album on Spotify, serving as a potential balm for Swifties' frustrations. 

Lover to the rescue: Swifties find solace in Taylor Swift's anthem

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Taylor Swift's reign as the queen of Spotify is undisputed, with much of her record-breaking success originating from the platform. However, in 2019, it was Billie Eilish's album 'WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO?' that stole the spotlight, surpassing 6 billion streams and becoming the top-streamed release of the year in 2019. Eilish made history as the first female artist to claim the Wrapped most-streamed album category on Spotify. Yet, Eilish's throne may soon face a challenger, as Swift's album 'Lover' is poised to overtake her on Spotify.

With 'Lover' already garnering four times more daily streams than the current top-ranking album, Swift's record-breaking success seems imminent. As one of the fastest-selling albums of 2019 and the only album to sell 1 million copies in the US that year, 'Lover' holds significant weight in the music world. For Swifties still reeling from Eilish's controversial remarks, this news may serve as a welcome respite, potentially calming the storm inadvertently stirred by Eilish.

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Swift is gearing up to launch her latest album in multiple versions. As a connoisseur of vinyl records, Swift planned to offer her upcoming album in this format as well, prompting some fans to speculate that Eilish's comments were aimed at Swift.

The vinyl versatility that caused havoc amongst Swifties

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Taylor Swift's flair for releasing multiple album versions continued with her latest project, 'The Tortured Poets Department,' which boasted an impressive four editions. Among them were 'The Manuscript', 'Target Exclusive', 'The Albatross', and 'The Black Dog'. Fans eagerly snapped up the 'Target Exclusive' vinyl edition, complete with a Phantom Clear Vinyl featuring exclusive bonuses like a 24-page book-bound jacket, replica handwritten lyrics, rare photos, and a bonus track titled 'The Manuscript'.

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Meanwhile, Eilish took a different approach, opting for recycled vinyl records for her 'Happier Than Ever' album. This revelation sparked a frenzy among Swifties, who believed that Eilish's environmental activism comments were thinly veiled jabs at their beloved pop star. The clash of fan bases added fuel to the ongoing debate, leaving fans of both the artists lay at extreme ends.

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Taylor Swift Rakes In Success for Each of Her Ranking Albums Even As ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ Sets New Highs

Do you think Swift's 'Lover' can surpass Eilish's album? Let us know in the comments below.

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Riva Khan

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Riva Khan is an entertainment reporter at NetflixJunkie. Given her love for the language and writing, she has honed her narrative skills from a young age. She loves her latest tea in Hollywood and keeps an eye on the news.

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