Everything you need to know about Taylor Swift's eleventh studio album
Taylor Swift shocked Swifties when she announced her eleventh studio album at the 2024 Grammys.
While accepting the award for Best Pop Vocal Album, Swift celebrated her 13th career win by confirming that her new album will be out sooner than fans might have thought.
“[The way I can celebrate] is to tell you a secret that I have been hiding from you for the past two years, which is that my brand new album is coming out on April 19th,” she told the audience. “It is called The Department of Martyred Poets, and I'm now going to place the cover backstage.
Immediately following her speech, Swift took to her social media accounts to share the album cover and more information about the album.
“And so I come as evidence for my tarnished coat of arms,” read a handwritten note she shared via Instagram. “My muses got like bruises, my talismans and charms. The tick, tick, tick of the love bombs. My take on pitch black ink. All is fair in love and poetry… Sincerely, the Chairman of the Martyred Poets Section.”
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Where does the title 'The Department of Martyred Poets' come from?
After Swift announced that her 11th studio album was titled The department of tortured poetsfans quickly made a connection between the name and her ex Joe Alwyn.
The actor had earlier revealed the name of his group chat Paul Mescal And Andrew Scott during the day Variety's Actors on Actors interview special in December 2022.
“It's the Tortured Man Club, I think. It's me, you – and Andrew Scott founded the group,” Alwyn said. “[Andrew is] he just sent himself a good morning. We were both in the Sally Rooney universe and crossed over with Lenny Abrahamson. We were so lucky to have that experience.”
Taylor Swift started writing songs about love and breakups in the early 2000s, but her talent was quickly recognized by music executives who knew she was the real deal. From releasing her first record in 2006 to gracing stages around the world, this star has earned her place in the Hollywood A-list music scene. […]
How many songs are on 'The Tortured Poets Department'?
There will be 16 songs on the standard edition of the album, according to Swift's website.
Will there be a bonus track on 'The Tortured Poets Department'?
According to Swift's website, there will be one bonus track titled “The Manuscript.” The song will only appear on physical editions of the album.
When will 'The Tortured Poets Department' be released?
Swift announced during the Grammys that the album will be released on Friday, April 19. Since the reveal, eagle-eyed fans have pointed out that the day may have special meaning for Swift.
While the timeline of Swift and Alwyn's breakup is unclear, news of their split broke in early April 2023. On April 19, 2023, Swift had dinner with friends. Blake Lively And Ryan Reynoldsand Reynolds unfollowed Alwyn on Instagram.
How can Swifties purchase 'The Tortured Poets Department'?
The album can be pre-ordered via Swift's website. Swifties can purchase a CD, cassette, vinyl LP or digital album.