‘The Tortured Poets Department,’ Taylor Swift’s new album, is rumored to have leaked, sending fans into a frenzy this Friday.
Page Six reports that tracks from the album were leaked online, allegedly from a Google Drive connection that had 17 songs. Swift had previously stated that there would be 11 tracks on her 11th studio album.
Fans are divided over the leaked samples; some doubt their veracity and wonder if artificial intelligence was used to create them. Some followers voiced their displeasure, calling the leakers “fake Swifties,” while others encouraged their fellow fans to stop listening to the leaks and report them.
“In the midst or Device’s Volume COMPLETELY OFF on Twitter for the NEXT 24 HRS and REPORT EVERY POST spamming about album leaks! We got this!” one ardent fan on X posted.
Prior to the eagerly awaited release of the album, Swift worked with Spotify on a unique “library installation” at The Grove in Los Angeles.
According to Page Six, Swift’s devoted followers used social media to stop the spread of leaked material.
Swift initially disclosed the album’s title, “The Tortured Poets Department,” at the 2024 Grammy Awards. Swift fans speculate that the song’s title may allude subtly to a chat room that Joe Alwyn, Swift’s ex, and his buddies Paul Mescal and Andrew Scott frequented, which they nicknamed ‘The Tortured Man Club.’
Fans are analyzing every aspect of the album as excitement for its release grows, especially the lyrics, which some interpret as subliminal allusions to Swift’s previous romance with Alwyn.
Despite the pre-release hullabaloo, Swifties are excited for the entire musical experience, which is quickly approaching with the album’s release.