Taylor Swift Says Writing 'The Tortured Poets Department' Got Her Through Tough Times

Taylor Swift has opened up about the emotional journey of creating her upcoming album, 'The Tortured Poets Department,' describing it as a lifeline during difficult times.

Speaking at an 'Eras' show in Melbourne, the singer revealed that the process of writing the album served as a reminder of how much songwriting helps her navigate through challenging periods in her life.

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"'Tortured Poets' is an album — I think more than any of my albums that I’ve ever made — I needed to make it. It was really a lifeline for me," she shared. "Just the things I was going through and the things I was writing about. It kind of reminded me of why songwriting is something that actually gets me through my life, and I never had an album where I needed songwriting more than I needed it on ‘Tortured Poets.’”

Swift also unveiled an alternate cover for the album, dubbed 'The Bolter Edition,' featuring an exclusive song called 'The Bolter.' She praised the Melbourne audience for their support, calling them "the best that you could possibly be."

The announcement of 'The Tortured Poets Department' came as Swift accepted the 'Best Pop Vocal Album' award for 'Midnights' at the 2024 Grammys.

This upcoming release will mark Taylor Swift's 11th studio album, following her 2022 record 'Midnights' and her recent re-recordings of 'Speak Now' and '1989'. The album is confirmed to feature collaborations with Post Malone and Florence + The Machine.