Is Taylor Swift’s ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ a Pop Album With a Dash of Explicit Edge?

Published 03/18/2024, 9:11 AM EDT

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In a jaw-dropping twist during her acceptance speech at the 2024 Grammys, Taylor Swift sent shockwaves through her fanbase by dropping the bombshell announcement of her latest album, ‘The Tortured Poets Department’. It is slated for release on April 19, 2024. When snippets of the tracklist leaked on TikTok, Swift wasted no time in confirming suspicions on Instagram. Yet, what initially seemed like another heartbreak saga took an unexpected turn.

Despite some song titles pointing towards Swift’s personal life rollercoaster, it was the subsequent updates that teased a more different narrative on the genre and tracklist.

The unexpected genre twist for the new Taylor Swift album

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Taylor Swift’s upcoming album, ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ got labeled as pop royalty by Apple Music, placing it alongside her previous hits like ‘Red,’ ‘1989,’ ‘Reputation,’ ‘Lover,’ and ‘Midnights’. With seven explicit tracks in the lineup, boasting titles like ‘Down Bad’ and ‘But Daddy I Love Him,’ ‘loml’ and ‘I Can Do It With A Broken Heart’, Swift seems poised to unleash another sonic storm. As the countdown ticks away to its April 19th debut, fans are braced for yet another musical whirlwind.

Swift’s career journey is a musical odyssey, from her country roots in albums like ‘Taylor Swift’ and ‘Fearless’ to her electrifying pop conquests with ‘1989’ and ‘Reputation’. Each era was a chapter in her sonic saga, painting vivid portraits of love, loss, and everything in between. As the curtain rose on ‘The Tortured Poets Department’, Swift stood on the brink of yet another epoch of pop, poised to dazzle listeners with her infectious beats.

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In addition to exploring the realm of pop music once again, Swift appears poised to claim another color as her own for this album, as she has done with each of her previous releases.

What is the color for Swift’s upcoming album?

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Swift always paints her albums with a vibrant splash of color, each representing a unique era in her musical saga. With ‘The Tortured Poets Department,’ Swift embarks on a fresh chapter. She opted for the clean canvas of white to express her artistic vision. Despite whispers of orange anticipation, Swift’s choice of white, showcased through her elegant Grammys attire and city strolls, surprised and intrigued fans. Certainly, the pop star is setting the stage for a new wave of creativity.

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As the album’s visuals unfolded, Swift’s embrace of white became crystal clear, culminating in the dramatic ‘Black Dog’ edition cover. Against the backdrop of her all-black surroundings, Swift’s presence in a simple white tee symbolized strength and vulnerability in equal measure. With this bold artistic statement, Swift once again proved her mastery in crafting captivating narratives. Lastly, leaving fans eager to dive into the depths of ‘The Tortured Poets Department’.

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Did you also assume the upcoming Taylor Swift album to be a pop one? 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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