Renowned worldwide for her musical prowess, Taylor Swift has once again proven her dominance with the release of her latest album, ‘The Tortured Poets Department’. Since its debut on April 19, the album has shattered numerous records, catapulting itself to the coveted No. 1 position on the Billboard 200 albums chart. Swift took to social media to express her elation at this remarkable feat.
The esteemed American singer-songwriter’s latest offering has received widespread acclaim, with Billboard hailing it as “a monumental debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart.” This achievement marks Swift’s 14th chart-topping album, placing her in a league shared only by the likes of Jay-Z. Together, Swift and Jay-Z now hold the record for the most number-one albums since the inception of the chart, trailing behind only The Beatles, who boast an impressive 19 chart-toppers.
Addressing her fans on her official social media channels, Taylor Swift shared her gratitude for the overwhelming support received for her latest endeavor.
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However, amidst the resounding success, ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ has not been immune to criticism from certain quarters. Some critics have questioned the album’s title and found fault with its lyrical content, deeming it subpar compared to Swift’s previous works. Nonetheless, Swift’s loyal fanbase, affectionately known as Swifties, have remained unfazed by such criticisms.
In a testament to its widespread appeal, Spotify recently announced that ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ has become the platform’s most streamed album in a single week, amassing over a billion streams.
As of now, the album boasts an impressive 891.34 million on-demand official streams. Billboard has further recognized the album’s commercial success, dubbing its debut week as the third-largest in terms of traditional album sales since the advent of electronic tracking in 1991, and the largest for a vinyl album in the modern era.
Despite the occasional detractor, Taylor Swift continues to reign as one of the most influential and celebrated artists of our time.