Is there still anyone in the world who hasn’t heard Taylor Swift’s new album? The 31 songs of The Tortured Poets Department became history even before coming to light, breaking records for pre-save hours before its premiere. (Obviously, no one wanted to miss the opportunity to be the first to hear a musical gem).
When we talk about everyone, it is literally everyone. Even Katy Perry. Although it was no wonder. The artist, who some time ago rekindled her friendship with Taylor after several years of confrontation, has reacted to the new album in a way that has surprised her.
The media Access Hollywood took advantage of the presence of I kissed a girl at an American Idols event to ask her if she had heard her friend’s album. “Yes, and the whole world too”, he confessed with a smile when talking about the highly welcomed launch. Some words that have confirmed, once again, that their bad relationship is a thing of the past and that they currently support each of their achievements. Furthermore, his fans seem to be delighted with the situation.
What happened between them?
Back in the early 2010s, Katy Perry and Taylor Swift were friends, they appeared together at many events, award ceremonies and galas. But one day in 2014 everything changed. The one of shake it off He claimed in an interview with Rolling Stones magazine that his professional partner had sabotaged his concert tour, “stealing” his dancers. Some statements that altered his followers and made history by marking a before and after in their relationship.
Although everything ended in a sudden anger – lasting several years -, because five years later, Taylor got You Need To Calm Down, in whose video clip they appeared together again, disguised as fries and hamburgerindicating that they were once again the perfect combination.
Katy and Taylor in the music video for ‘You Need To Calm Down’ / @taylorswift instagram
TTPD keep breaking records
If all this was not enough, the American surpassed its own figure by becoming the first in Spotify’s history to surpass the 200 million and 300 million views on the day of its launch, becoming the most played album on its first day. A podium previously led by Midnights. Wow, he has once again surpassed everyone, even though he already had first place.
Taylor Swift in ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ / Universal Music+
Plus, everyone is talking about it. Even the protagonists of their songs, as has been the case with Patti Smith, who looked elated after finding out that he is the protagonist of one of the songs in the repertoire. And you, in what position do you put The Tortured Poets Department in Taylor Swift’s discography?
