Insider Reveals Similarities Between Taylor Swift’s ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ and Previous Records, Fans React

Published 04/09/2024, 2:51 AM EDT

With just over a week left until the 11th studio album, 'The Tortured Poets Department,' by Taylor Swift hits the shelves, suspense recoils and caves in like never before. As Swifties eagerly savor each moment of the wait, anticipating every detail of what lies ahead, an insider has come on board to quench this thirst for information, offering fresh revelations such as the album's musical resonances with some of Swift's previous works. Already soaring with excitement, fans had their eyes fixed on the prize, but the latest highlights have reignited the frenzy to even greater heights.

According to a recent update from Sweetenermatcha on X (formerly Twitter), the ‘Cruel Summer’ hitmaker’s album titled 'The Tortured Poets Department,' is said to share sonic similarities with both 'Red' and 'Reputation.' The insider mentioned in the update, who claims to have listened to tracks such as 'Florida,' 'Fortnight,' the title track, and others, purportedly serves as Joe Alwyn's PR manager. Hence, the information being authentic, fans have already given the drop the crown for the album of the year while the update makes an infinite circle on the socials by fan pages.

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The source also revealed that the songs will range from big pop anthems to soft rock ballads reminiscent of the 2000s era. As per the disclosure, 'I Can Do It With A Broken Heart' allegedly resonates with 'Holy Ground' while the title track draws symphonic parallels to 'All Too Well.' Though the anticipation of something fresh always brings excitement, Swift's incorporation of familiar elements into her new work adds an extra layer of intrigue to the release.

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For fans, this unmistakably signals that something truly remarkable is on the horizon. And as the frenzy builds, the album's bid for greatness becomes all the more compelling.

Swifties crown Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department as her best album

Taylor Swift is causing a global stir as anticipation mounts for the highly awaited release of 'The Tortured Poets Department'. Engaging fans with personal countdowns and strategically teasing song lyrics on significant days like the total solar eclipse, Swift is leaving no opportunity untapped to maintain the hype. Consequently, when the insider recently unveiled details about the album's musical resemblances with 'Red' and 'Reputation,' fans could not help but bestow upon it the title of her "best album" yet, even though its release is still days away.

Many fans had their doubts, so the inquiry upsurged on the online radar. However, most fans echoed one another in similar chants while some others already foresaw the drop becoming their “favorite album” in no time.

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Countless reasons fuel the fanaticism, ranging from blending elements of the familiar with the new to Swift's venture into uncharted territory with explicit releases. Moreover, the album's announcement amidst expectations for something entirely different highlights how Swift has strategically wielded shock value as her PR tactic for this project. With the excitement surrounding it, regardless of whether it is new or familiar, there is little doubt that the album will ascend to the top. So, why not proclaim the victor when one is confident it will triumph?

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What do you think of the insider's claims regarding Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department's' resemblance with 'Red' and 'Reputation'? Let us know in the comments below!

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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.

Edited By: Itti Mahajan

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