Taylor Swift’s ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ album breaks multiple Spotify records; 9 tracks rank in top 200 in India

KV Prasad Jun 13, 2022, 06:35 AM IST (Published)

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In a phenomenal feat, Taylor Swift’s latest album ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ which dropped on Spotify on April 19, claimed the title of the most-streamed album in a single day in the audio streaming platforms history.

The milestone adds another feather to the ‘Florida!!!’ singer’s career. The American singer-songwriter now boasts the top three spots for the most-streamed albums in a single day on Spotify. Leading the charge is “The Tortured Poets Department”, followed by “Midnights” and “1989 (Taylor’s Version).”

The 34-year-old has now solidified her status as the most-streamed artist in a single day on Spotify with the release of her latest musical offering.

History made! On April 19, 2024, Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department was the first album in Spotify history to have over 300M streams in a single day.

— Spotify (@Spotify) April 20, 2024

After almost a decade of making their friendship public, Swift and British indie powerhouse Florence Welch joined forces. The two singers who made heartbreaks and heartaches,  relatable and borderline desirable, came together for a song that will be remembered for ages to come.

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Following the announcement of her upcoming album at the Grammys in February this year, fans’ anticipation reached a fever pitch. To amplify the excitement around the album’s release, Spotify held an art installation at The Grove in Los Angeles, transforming the shopping mall into a poetry to captivate music enthusiasts. Swift’s 11th studio album features 16 tracks.

Taylor Swift’s is synonymous for breaking records on Spotify. With each release, whether it be re-recordings or new music, Swift has consistently set new benchmarks on the audio streaming platform. In October 2022, her 10th studio album “Midnights” released on Spotify and went on to become the most-streamed album in a single day at the time.

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KV Prasad Journo follow politics, process in Parliament and US Congress. Former Congressional APSA-Fulbright Fellow