“So extraordinary”: Keith Urban Goes Spellbound With Taylor Swift’s ‘The Tortured Poets Department'

Published 05/08/2024, 9:39 PM EDT

Taylor Swift, with her artistic run and reach so far and wide, has earned fan favoritism like probably no other. Particularly, after dropping her 11th studio album ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ earlier in April, the ‘Fortnight’ singer has barely left her spot from tabloid mentions and critics’ reviews. Meanwhile, her fellow musicians have also taken the saddle of praises of the pop star, and the latest feather to her hat was given by Urban Keith, the Australian-American singer.

Reportedly, Urban was left overtly spellbound after Swift released ‘The Tortured Poets Department’, and specifically, the lyrical quality that blew his mind.

How Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department left Keith Urban speechless

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After Taylor Swift dropped her latest album in April, her name has been on everyone’s lips, and her music seems to be on every playlist. This is not just limited to her devoted fans but extends to her industry peers as well. Keith Urban, who recently wrapped up his Las Vegas residency run, spoke to PEOPLE magazine about Swift's music. Urban, himself a Swiftie like much of the world, found himself at a loss for words when asked about her music and songwriting skills, describing them as "so extraordinary."

Urban praised Swift's songwriting prowess, hailing her as a "great writer." He also shared his thoughts on Swift's album, believing it to be a testament to her exceptional skills as a songwriter. While Urban may have struggled to find enough adjectives to describe the pop star's talents, it is all in good spirits. After all, he is not the only one who has been left speechless by Taylor Swift's abilities.

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Taylor Swift’s capabilities may have wooed Urban but many are on the same boat as his. And even her close pal, Lana Del Rey, recently spoke about her album, revealing her favorite track from it.

Lana Del Rey declares her favorite song from Taylor Swift’s latest album

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Taylor Swift remains a name firmly entrenched in both her fan base and the echelons of the music industry. Hence, following in the footsteps of Nicki Minaj, Lana Del Rey has taken it upon herself to champion her dear friend and her talents as a musician. At the 2024 Met Gala, Entertainment Tonight approached Del Rey, inquiring about her favorite song from 'The Tortured Poets Department'. Del Rey promptly disclosed that her preferred track from the album was the tenth one, 'Who’s Afraid of Little Old Me?'

While conversing with the publication, Del Rey described the song as "beautiful", expressing her admiration for Swift. Notably, this track was one of the five songs solely penned by the 'Love Story' singer. Addressing and poking fun at the public's perception of her famed persona, the song resonated with Del Rey. Thus, with even her chosen track endorsing Swift’s songwriting prowess, it is once again affirmed that Keith Urban is not alone in his admiration.

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Anushka Bhattacharya

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I'm Anushka Bhattacharya, an entertainment journalist at Netflix Junkie. Armed with a degree in literature, I once wielded my words to catalyze change within society through my work with NGOs. However, as I stumbled into the exuberant hole of crime thrillers and documentaries on Netflix, it was love at first sight and pushed me into entertainment journalism.

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