**Taylor Swift: The triumph of “The Tortured Poets Department”**
Taylor Swift has once again proven her unquestionable dominance in the music industry with the release of her latest album, “The Tortured Poets Department.” This 31-song double album not only won the hearts of fans, but also shattered sales records.
Upon its release, the album rose to number one on the famous Billboard 200 chart, recording an impressive 2.61 million equivalent units sold in the United States. Traditional album sales accounted for 1.914 million of that total, confirming Swift’s commercial power.
With “The Tortured Poets Department,” Taylor Swift not only scored her fourteenth career number one, but she also rose to the level of music’s greatest legends. She is now tied with Jay-Z for number one albums, closing in on The Beatles’ iconic record of 19 albums at the top.
This latest feat places Taylor Swift at the top of the ranking of female artists with the greatest number of number one albums on the Billboard 200. A feat all the more remarkable when we consider that almost all of her albums have reached this enviable position.
In addition to her all-time chart performance, Taylor Swift set a new first-week sales record with “The Tortured Poets Department.” The astronomical sales of this album even exceeded those of his previous album “1989 (Taylor’s Version)”, thus breaking his own records.
The impact of “The Tortured Poets Department” doesn’t stop there. With vinyl sales reaching 859,000 copies, Taylor Swift achieved the largest sales week for a vinyl album in the modern era, a testament to the artist’s diverse musical range and creativity.
Alongside her commercial success, Taylor Swift continues to redefine standards in the music industry. With 31 songs from “The Tortured Poets Department”, it could well surpass the records for simultaneous presence in the top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100 set by Drake. Its impact on major streaming platforms like Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon Music attests to its global popularity and undisputed influence.
In conclusion, Taylor Swift’s “The Tortured Poets Department” is much more than just an album. It is a groundbreaking work that cements his position as an icon of contemporary music. Her undeniable talent and her ability to touch hearts through her unique compositions make her an exceptional artist, whose musical legacy will endure throughout generations.