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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
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Taylor Swift: fans and critics react to new surprise double album The Tortured Poets Department

Taylor Swift fans take selfies at a pop-up for the singer’s new album The Tortured Poets Department in Los Angeles
Taylor Swift fans take selfies at a pop-up for the singer’s new album The Tortured Poets Department in Los Angeles Photograph: Richard Vogel/AP

The Tortured Poets Department is just out but it is already splitting Taylor Swift fans – between those who have already listened to it after it leaked online early, and those who refused to listen out of loyalty to their favourite singer.

Swift’s 11th studio album was released on Friday but all 16 tracks and lyrics began appearing on social media on Wednesday. Some fans – known as Swifties – refused to listen to the leaked album, insisting that “true fans” would wait for the official release, while others shared false links to the leak in attempts to stop people finding it.

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