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Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' Album Breaks Spotify Record Ahead of Release

The album hits Spotify at 9 p.m. PST on Thursday, April 19.

The company announced the achievement in a post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), congratulating the 34-year-old singer on once again setting the bar for other artists and musicians. Furthermore, it is widely believed that the album's title itself connects back to a group chat Alwyn shared with actors Paul Mescal and Andrew Scott. In 2022, the Conversations with Friends star told Variety the trio had a text chain on WhatsApp with a name that would ultimately pique the curiosity of Swift's fans.

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