Taylor Swift Unveils Intriguing Tracklist and Collaborations for 11th Album, “The Tortured Poets Department”
In a surprising revelation on Monday, Taylor Swift delighted fans by sharing details of her upcoming 11th album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” just after securing her 13th Grammy win on Sunday.
The album, set to release on April 19, is divided into four sides, each offering a glimpse into Swift’s musical journey. Based on the song titles, it appears fans may be in for an emotional journey, potentially delving into the complexities of her past relationship with actor Joe Alwyn, whom she dated for six years.
Taylor Swift Tracklist:
Side A:
“Fortnight (feat. Post Malone)”
“The Tortured Poets Department”
“My Boy Only Breaks His Favorite Toys”
“Down Bad”
Side B:
5. “So Long, London”
“But Daddy I Love Him”
“Fresh Out the Slammer”
“Florida!!!” (feat. Florence + The Machine)
Side C:
9. “Guilty as Sin?”
“Who’s Afraid of Little Old Me?”
“I Can Fix Him (No Really I Can)”
“loml”
Side D:
13. “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart”
“The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived”
“The Alchemy”
“Clara Bow”
Bonus Track:
17. “The Manuscript”
During her Grammy acceptance speech for Best Pop Vocal Album, Swift expressed gratitude to her fans and revealed the long-kept secret about her upcoming album. The timing suggests that the relationship with Alwyn may have faced challenges well before its publicized end in spring 2023.
Swift’s keen followers also noted subtle changes in her performances, such as altering the opening song from “Invisible String” to “The 1” during the Eras Tour, offering a poetic nod to the conclusion of her relationship with Alwyn.
Several tracks on “The Tortured Poets Department” seem to allude to London and England, possibly reflecting the origins of Alwyn. The contrast with the lighthearted “London Boy” from a previous album is evident in titles like “My Boy Only Breaks His Favorite Toys,” “So Long, London,” “But Daddy I Love Him,” “I Can Fix Him (No Really I Can),” and “The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived.”
Notable track interpretations include “Fortnight,” referring to a unit of time, and “loml,” an acronym for “love of my life.” Additionally, “Clara Bow” pays homage to the iconic American actress known for silent films, aligning with the black-and-white motif of “The Tortured Poets Department.”
April 19 🤍https://t.co/WdrCmvLHyA pic.twitter.com/1qSQqzYgEf
— Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) February 6, 2024
As Swift prepares for the Tokyo leg of her 2024 Eras Tour, fans eagerly anticipate the emotional depth and artistic evolution promised by “The Tortured Poets Department.”