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Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' Shatters Sales Records on Release Day

Swift's latest album achieves the highest first-day sales for any of her projects, with 1.4 million copies sold in the U.S. alone.

  • Taylor Swift's new album, 'The Tortured Poets Department', sold 1.4 million copies on its first day, setting a new record for her career.
  • The album also saw significant streaming activity, with 243.4 million on-demand audio streams on release day.
  • Swift announced a surprise second album, 'The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology', adding 15 new songs to the project.
  • The release marks Swift's potential 14th No. 1 album on the Billboard 200, tying her with Jay-Z for most No. 1s among solo artists.
  • Critical reviews highlight the album's introspective lyrics and thematic depth, reflecting on past relationships and personal growth.
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