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Taylor Swift’s surprise double album ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ is daggers wrapped in a lullaby

Headline from WTOP Washington DC, on the newest of 2 developments

Take your seat because Taylor Swift’s “Tortured Poets Department” meeting has officially been called into session and, surprise, it’s a 31-song mega double album.

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  1. Taylor Swift reveals first single from "The Tortured Poets Department" ahead of new album

    Headline from CBS News ·

  2. Newest

    Taylor Swift’s surprise double album ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ is daggers wrapped in a lullaby

    Headline from WTOP Washington DC ·

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102 articles, oldest first.

  1. Insider

    Why Taylor Swift's new album will be a hit — no matter what it sounds like (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    Taylor Swift's new album "The Tortured Poets Department" is less than one week away. Her quiet rollout strategy says a lot about Swift's stature in pop music.

  2. New York Post

    Taylor Swift’s album ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ drops Friday — everything you need to know (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    We break down everything you need to know before the latest Taylor takeover — when Swift's 11th studio album, "The Tortured Poets Department," drops on Friday.

  3. Christian Science Monitor

    OK, she’s worth $1 billion, but can Taylor Swift write poetry? We ask the experts. (opens Christian Science Monitor)

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    Christian Science Monitor's feed description

    Taylor Swift’s new album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” will be released on April 19. In advance, we asked poets what they think of the pop star’s wordsmithing.

  4. Rolling Stone

    Taylor Swift's 'Tortured Poets Department': Here's Where to Buy Every Edition of the New Album (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    Here's where to find Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' album on vinyl, including exclusive records and CDs online.

  5. CNET

    Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' Album: A Streaming Guide for Fans (opens CNET)

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    CNET's feed description

    Streaming all of Swift's new songs will prove more challenging than usual. Here's what to know.

  6. CBS News

    Taylor Swift reveals first single from "The Tortured Poets Department" ahead of new album (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Taylor Swift took to social media hours ahead of the expected release of her new album "The Tortured Poets Department."

  7. NBC10 Philadelphia

    A new era of Taylor Swift is near. Everything to know about ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description

    Taylor Swift's newest album drops Friday. Here's everything you need to know about "The Tortured Poets Department" album.

  8. CNET

    'The Tortured Poets Department' Drops at Midnight. What to Know About Taylor Swift's Latest Album (opens CNET)

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    CNET's feed description

    We'll also fill you in on what to know about all of those variants, that alleged leak, and which songs Taylor penned solo.

  9. France 24

    Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' set to drop (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    Taylor Swift is primed to release her highly anticipated record "The Tortured Poets Department" on Friday -- the 11th studio album from the megastar who is already having a blockbuster year.

  10. CNN

    A look at Taylor Swift’s economic power ahead of ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ release (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Taylor Swift is continuing her lucrative legacy with the release of her 11th studio album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” out Friday at midnight.

  11. WISH-TV Indianapolis

    Taylor Swift's 'Tortured Poets Department' album allegedly leaked and fans can't handle it (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)

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    WISH-TV Indianapolis's feed description

    Taylor Swift's long-awaited new album, "The Tortured Poets Department," appears to have been leaked online and Swifties are in a frenzy.

  12. WMUR

    What we know about 'The Tortured Poets Department,' according to Taylor Swift (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    Taylor Swift, the self-professed "Chairman of the Tortured Poets Department," will soon call into session a meeting where she'll release her latest album.

  13. CNET

    'The Tortured Poets Department' Drops Tomorrow. How to Stream Taylor Swift's Latest Album (opens CNET)

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    CNET's feed description

    Plus what to know about all of those variants, that alleged leak and which songs Taylor penned solo.

  14. Insider

    Where to buy The Tortured Poets Department: Get every version of Taylor Swift's new album (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    There are multiple versions of Taylor Swift's new album, "The Tortured Poets Department." We'll show you how to purchase them all.

  15. NBC News

    As Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' drops, here's everything you need to know (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    The lead-up to release day of 'The Tortured Poets Department' has been riddled with puzzles, Easter eggs and other hallmarks of Taylor Swift’s ever-theorizing fan base.

  16. Insider

    Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' ushers in a new era of her music. Here's a guide to every era of her groundbreaking career. (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    Taylor Swift's 11th studio album, "The Tortured Poets Department," officially comes out on Friday. Each of her album eras has had a unique aesthetic.

  17. NBC News

    'The Tortured Poets Department' release live updates: Taylor Swift’s album drops at midnight (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Latest news and live updates ahead of the release of Taylor Swift’s new album, "The Tortured Poets Department."

  18. WTOP Washington DC

    Taylor Swift’s surprise double album ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ is daggers wrapped in a lullaby (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    WTOP Washington DC's feed description

    Take your seat because Taylor Swift’s “Tortured Poets Department” meeting has officially been called into session and, surprise, it’s a 31-song mega double album.

  19. NBC 6 South Florida

    Taylor Swift shocks fans by dropping second ‘Tortured Poets Department' album (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

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    NBC 6 South Florida's feed description

    Taylor Swift shocked her fans early Friday morning by releasing a second half of her much-anticipated album "The Tortured Poets Department."

  20. Entertainment Weekly

    Stevie Nicks has a special role on Taylor Swift's new album (opens Entertainment Weekly)

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    Entertainment Weekly's feed description

    Surprise! Stevie Nicks plays a special role on Taylor Swift's new album, 'The Tortured Poets Department.' Here, a look at the singers' history.

  21. Los Angeles Times

    A field guide to the references on Taylor Swift's "The Tortured Poets Department" (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    The 31-track (!) "Tortured Poets Department" is packed with new poets to read, bands to discover and weird vacation towns to visit, and here's a brief field guide to the best of them.

  22. Variety

    Which New Taylor Swift Songs Are About Matty Healy, Joe Alwyn or Travis Kelce? Breaking Down ‘Tortured Poets Department’ Lyric Clues (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    Taylor Swift's ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ is filled with songs about her loves and exes. We break down who each song is potentially about.

  23. Fox7 Austin

    Taylor Swift releases 'The Tortured Poets Department': 6 clues she gave fans about new album (opens Fox7 Austin)

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    Fox7 Austin's feed description

    Taylor Swift left clues for fans in the lead up to the release of her 11th studio album, "The Tortured Poets Department."

  24. NPR

    Diving into Taylor Swift's 'Tortured Poets Department' (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    In the middle of a worldwide tour that has grossed more than one billion dollars, Taylor Swift has released her 11th album. It's called The Tortured Poets Department.

  25. ABC 7 Los Angeles

    Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' double album is out now (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)

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    ABC 7 Los Angeles's feed description

    Taylor Swift's "Tortured Poets Department" is a surprise 31-song mega double album

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