Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' Hits Record Streams, Sparks Mixed Reviews

Taylor Swift's latest album, 'The Tortured Poets Department,' has become the fastest album to reach one billion streams on Spotify, amidst varied critical reception and intense fan discussions.

Taylor Swift released 'The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology' on April 19, adding 15 new songs to the original tracklist.
The album has received mixed reviews, with some critics calling it unpolished and insular, while others praise its narrative depth.
Swift's references to personal relationships and feuds, including a coded song title hinting at Kim Kardashian, continue to stir fan theories and media attention.
Despite criticism of being overstuffed, the album's commercial success is undeniable, setting a new record for Spotify streams.
The release has also been marked by controversies over Swift's portrayal as a 'tortured poet' and the intense scrutiny from both fans and critics.