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Taylor Swift revealed her thought process behind announcing her new album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” during her Tokyo concert set for “Evermore” on Wednesday. She explained that she had a plan in mind and had shared it with her friends and Jack, presumably a collaborator or close associate.
Swift’s plan was contingent on winning at least one Grammy that night. She decided that if she were fortunate enough to win, she would use the opportunity to announce her new album. Moments after dropping the news, Swift made history by becoming the only artist to win album of the year four times.
Taylor Swift shared that her backup plan was to announce her new album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” during her Tokyo concert if she didn’t win her 13th Grammy. She explained her passion for making music, stating, “I love it so much. I’m having fun, leave me alone.”
She revealed collaborations with Post Malone and Florence and The Machine, and on Monday, she unveiled the album’s tracklist on social media.
Taylor Swift shared insights into the creation of her album “Tortured Poets,” revealing that she began working on it right after completing “Midnights.” Albums are typically submitted months in advance to allow for the production of vinyl records.
Swift continued refining “Tortured Poets” from 2021 to 2023, even while touring the United States during the Eras Tour. She emphasized that she dedicated time to perfecting the album, ensuring it met her standards and was ready for her audience.
Fans are noticing some Easter eggs that Taylor Swift has been dropping, including the addition of Japanese subtitles to the “Look What You Made Me Do” music video and the presence of a black fingernail in the “Karma (Remix)” video. These clues suggest an upcoming project announcement.
Many fans have speculated that the announcement could be the re-release of her sixth album, “Reputation (Taylor’s Version).”