Whether you’re a Swiftie, a fan or none of the above, you’ve probably heard all the buzz about Taylor Swift’s latest album, THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT. The album was released on April 19th, 2024 as Swift’s 11th studio album. Taylor also surprised fans with a 2 am special edition of the album titled, THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT: THE ANTHOLOGY with fifteen additional tracks. Overall, Taylor released thirty-one total tracks that night to the delight of her fans. 

Fortnight featuring Post Malone

One track in particular on the album has been getting quite a lot of attention online: Fortnight featuring Post Malone.

Taylor Swift’s Easter Eggs in the Fortnight Music Video

Both the album and music video have been receiving a lot of attention for various reasons. The music video features many Taylor Swift Easter eggs. Track sixteen on the album is titled, Clara Bow which pays homage to the silent film actress from the 1920s. In the music video, Taylor is shown with eyebrows similar to Clara Bow’s. Along with this, Taylor is shown getting a type of shock therapy, which Clara had also endured as well. 

Also featured in the music video are actors Ethan Hawke, and Josh Charles. Both of whom were in the 1989 Drama film, Dead Poets Society. Poetry is a very important key factor in both the album and the music video, and it is safe to say that Taylor took lots of inspiration from the film. 

Positive Reviews on The Tortured Poets Department

Swifties aren’t the only ones raving over Taylor’s new album. While many news outlets and reporters are reviewing the album, one that shined was Rolling Stone’s review. Rolling Stone adored the album and declared The Tortured Poets Department an instant classic. They describe the album as, “wildly ambitious and gloriously chaotic”. 

Celebrities Dish About The Tortured Poets Department

Post Malone, who was featured on Fortnight also had a lot to say about collaborating with Taylor. Post Malone stated, “It’s once in a lifetime that someone like @taylorswift13 comes into this world. I am floored by your heart and your mind, and I am beyond honored to have been asked to help you with your journey. I love you so much. Thank you Tay.“

Matty Healy – Taylor’s Ex Got “Swifted”

In 2023, there was speculation that Taylor Swift and lead singer of The 1975, Matty Healy briefly dated. While this was never confirmed or denied, it’s rumored that track 14 on the album The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived was about Healy. In a video that was leaked, paparazzi approached Healy. They asked him what he thought of his “diss track” on The Tortured Poets Department. Matty responded by saying, “I haven’t really listened to that much of it, I’m sure it’s good”. 

Ben Shapiro Says “No”

Not everyone was impressed with The Tortured Poets Department. Political Commentator, Ben Shapiro made a Youtube video titled Ben SHREDS “The Tortured Poets Department” for 47 Minutes. In the video, Shapiro states that he feels that Fortnight does not have a chorus, and says not much happens in the song. 

What do you think?

Overall, it is very safe to say that there are a lot of differing opinions when it comes to The Tortured Poets Department. However, Swifties everywhere have been absolutely loving the album, and the album has been taking social media by storm. With Taylor Swift always putting clues and Easter eggs into everything she does, her fans are always there to see what else she has in store.