The Tortured Poets Department

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"The Tortured Poets Department" (TTPD) is the eleventh studio album by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, released on April 19, 2024, through Republic Records.

Here's a breakdown of key information about the album:

• Concept and Development: Swift developed the album amidst the Eras Tour in 2023. The heightened media scrutiny on her life during this time inspired the record. She has described songwriting as essential during the creation of TTPD, stating she "needed" it more than ever.
• Double Album: Just two hours after the initial release, it was expanded into a double album subtitled "The Anthology," adding 15 more songs.
• Musical Style: The album is described as a mix of genres such as synth-pop, pop rock, dream pop, soft rock, and power ballads, drawing comparisons to a minimalist production.
• Collaborators: Swift worked with her frequent collaborators, Jack Antonoff and Aaron Dessner, on the album's production and writing.
• Release and Availability: *The Tortured Poets Department* was released and is available in various physical formats, including CD, vinyl, and cassette.
• Concept Interpretation: According to Taylor Swift she states that “In my mind, the tortured poets department is a government municipal building where they study the behavior and minds of poets.”