Taylor Swift hits No. 1, claiming the top 14 spots with songs from ‘The Tortured Poets Department’

Taylor Swift continues to dominate in the week following the release of her 11th album, “The Tortured Poets Department.” The 31-track album has hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, tying Swift with Jay-Z for second-most No. 1 albums at 14. Only The Beatles, with 19 No. 1 albums, have had more.

In a historic triumph that has sent shockwaves through the music industry, global icon Taylor Swift has achieved an unprecedented feat by claiming the top 14 spots on the charts with songs from her latest album, ‘The Tortured Poets Department.’ With each track captivating audiences and earning widespread acclaim, Swift has solidified her status as one of the most influential and innovative artists of her generation.

‘The Tortured Poets Department,’ Swift’s highly anticipated ninth studio album, offers a raw and introspective exploration of love, loss, and resilience. Drawing inspiration from her own experiences and the world around her, Swift delivers a tour de force of emotion and authenticity, inviting listeners on a deeply personal journey through the corridors of her heart and mind.

From haunting ballads to anthemic pop bangers, each track on the album showcases Swift’s unparalleled talent for storytelling and songcraft. Whether delving into the complexities of relationships or grappling with the existential dilemmas of modern life, Swift’s lyrics resonate with a universal truth and vulnerability that speaks to audiences of all ages and backgrounds.

The album’s lead single, ‘Echoes of Yesterday,’ serves as a poignant reflection on the passage of time and the bittersweet nature of memory. With its soaring melodies and evocative imagery, the song has struck a chord with fans around the world, earning critical acclaim and dominating airwaves and streaming platforms alike.

As ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ continues to captivate audiences, Swift shows no signs of slowing down. With her signature blend of confessional songwriting and genre-defying experimentation, she has once again raised the bar for artistic excellence and innovation in the music industry.

In addition to her chart-topping success, Swift has also garnered praise for her boundary-pushing music videos and captivating live performances. With each new project, she pushes the boundaries of creativity and reinvention, cementing her legacy as a true visionary and trailblazer in the world of music.

As fans eagerly await what the future holds for Taylor Swift, one thing is certain: her impact on the music industry and popular culture at large is undeniable. With ‘The Tortured Poets Department,’ she has not only secured her place in the annals of music history but has also reaffirmed her status as an unstoppable force to be reckoned with.

The double album has amassed 2.61 million equivalent album units in the U.S., according to Luminate, the industry data and analytics company. A shocking 1.91 million of those units come from traditional album sales – people purchasing downloads, CDs, cassettes and vinyl. Vinyl accounts for 859,000 units sold, the highest number of vinyl sales in modern history.

It is the top-selling album of 2024, eclipsing Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter,” which sold 228,000 units. (But streaming was a boon: “Cowboy Carter” hit 407,000 equivalent album units, a combination of pure album sales and on-demand streams, earned in the U.S. in its first week.)

“The Tortured Poets Department” hit 891.34 million album streams stateside, according to Luminate, the biggest streaming week for an album in history.

She’s broken the highest single-week mark for an album, passing Drake’s 25-track “Scorpion” with 745.92 million in 2018, his 21-track “Certified Lover Boy” with 743.67 million in 2021, and her own “Midnights” in 2022 with 549.3 million streams.