Taylor Swift Drops “The Tortured Poets Dept”: Release & Details

Get ready for the release of 11th studio album of Taylor Swift “The Tortured Poets Department.” Discover everything you need to know about this highly anticipated new era of Swift’s music, from the intriguing lead-up filled with puzzles and Easter eggs to the excitement surrounding its Friday drop.

When is the official debut of the album?

“The Tortured Poets Department” is set to release this Friday at 12 a.m. ET, and it’s available for preorder now. If you’re planning to stream the album immediately upon its release, be aware of potential delays. Similar to Swift’s recent album “Midnights,” which caused a temporary crash on Spotify due to high demand, anticipate possible streaming delays.

How many songs are included?

“The Tortured Poets Department” comprises 16 songs, including four bonus tracks: “The Manuscript,” “The Bolter,” “The Albatross,” and “The Black Dog.” These bonus tracks will be exclusively available on separate physical album variants, not on the streaming version. Historically, Swift has made vinyl exclusives accessible on streaming platforms several months post their physical release.

With an average track length of 4 minutes and 4 seconds, “The Tortured Poets Department” ranks as the third longest album in Swift’s discography. The longest song, “But Daddy I Love Him,” runs for 5 minutes and 40 seconds, while the shortest, “I Can Fix Him (No Really I Can),” lasts 2 minutes and 36 seconds. Stay tuned for the length of each bonus track!

What songs are on the new album?

1. “Fortnight (feat. Post Malone)”
2. “The Tortured Poets Department”
3. “My Boy Only Breaks His Favorite Toys”
4. “Down Bad”
5. “So Long, London”
6. “But Daddy I Love Him”
7. “Fresh Out the Slammer”
8. “Florida!!! (Florence + the Machine)”
9. “Guilty as Sin?”
10. “Who’s Afraid of Little Old Me?”
11. “I Can Fix Him (No Really I Can)”
12. “LOML”
13. “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart”
14. “The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived”
15. “The Alchemy”
16. “Clara Bow”

What’s the reason behind the name “The Tortured Poets Department”?

Fans have noticed that “The Tortured Poets Department” holds the title for Taylor Swift’s longest album title by a significant margin, surpassing her third album, “Speak Now.” Speculation about the album’s unusual title largely centers around Swift’s 2023 breakup with British actor Joe Alwyn after their six-year relationship.

Following the album announcement, an interview from 2022 between Alwyn and Paul Mescal resurfaced, revealing their membership in a WhatsApp group called “The Tortured Man Club.” This prompted fans to draw connections between Alwyn and Swift’s forthcoming album.

While the true meaning of “The Tortured Poets Department” remains uncertain, the album rollout has featured nods to famous poems like Charles Baudelaire’s “The Albatross” and other literary references. Stay tuned for more insights into Swift’s latest creative endeavor!

When can fans anticipate the release of a new music video?

In an Instagram video showcasing the “TTPD Timetable,” Taylor Swift revealed plans to drop a music video at 8 p.m. ET on Friday. However, she kept the track’s identity under wraps. The timetable’s announcement was accompanied by 14 tally marks, prompting speculation among Swifties. Some theorize that the video might accompany the album’s first track, “Fortnight (ft. Post Malone),” which references a 14-day period, or the album’s 14th track, “The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived.” Stay tuned for updates on Swift’s latest release!

Read more about the new album: Heartbreak’s Symphony: Taylor Swift’s “Tortured Poets”