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Taylor Swift’s 12th studio album Showgirl shatters Spotify record

Al Jazeera
October 3, 2025 at 09:13 AM
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Taylor Swift’s 12th studio album Showgirl shatters Spotify record

Key Takeaways

  • Taylor Swift released her 12th studio album, 'The Life of a Showgirl.'
  • The album immediately became the most pre-saved album ever on Spotify.
  • Swift collaborated again with hitmakers Max Martin and Shellback.
  • The album is described by Swift as a "self-portrait" reflecting joy and happiness in her current life.
  • Fans are expected to search the lyrics for hidden "Easter eggs" about Swift's life and future projects.

Taylor Swift has released her 12th studio album, 'The Life of a Showgirl,' which has already achieved massive success by becoming the most pre-saved album ever on the Spotify streaming platform, setting a new record. This achievement surpasses the record previously held by her last album, 'The Tortured Poets Department.' The 35-year-old artist reunited with producers Max Martin and Shellback for this collection of pop songs, which Swift described as coming from an "infectiously joyful, wild, dramatic place." She shared her pride on Instagram, calling the album a "self-portrait" and hinting at what lies behind the curtain of her massive Eras Tour. The new music reportedly reflects a lighter mood, stemming from her happiness with her fiancé, NFL star Travis Kelce, and regaining ownership of her music catalog.

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