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Hey, girl! Here’s the deal: Taylor Swift’s long-anticipated 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, is finally here and we’ve got all the tea on this glamorous masterpiece. Let’s dive in!…
Hey, girl! Here’s the deal: Taylor Swift’s long-anticipated 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, is finally here and we’ve got all the tea on this glamorous masterpiece. Let’s dive in!
Swift first teased the album art on New Heights podcast, revealing a blurry collage-style image that later turned out to be the cover. Shot by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, Taylor is seen partially submerged in water, sporting a silver bra top by AREA and bracelets. The artwork boasts hues of turquoise and orange, which Swift has been using to tease this era of her music.
On the podcast, Taylor explained that the cover represents the end of her night after an intense show, and she wanted it to glamorize all the different aspects of the tour experience. She didn’t want a bright, stage-focused image for the main album cover; instead, she chose this intimate offstage moment.
Shortly after the podcast appearance, Taylor shared three limited edition alternate covers for the deluxe CD release, each featuring unique titles: “It’s Beautiful,” “It’s Rapturous,” and “It’s Frightening.” These were available on her site for only 72 hours. Later, she released a fourth limited edition cover, the “Shiny Bug” edition, available for just 48 hours.
💫 You can order The Life of a Showgirl on Swift’s website or stream it via platforms like Spotify and Apple Music.
The album dropped officially on October 3rd, two days before Travis Kelce’s birthday (talk about timing!). You can order The Life of a Showgirl on Swift’s website or stream it via platforms like Spotify and Apple Music.
Eagle-eyed fans have spotted hints that new music was coming. In May, Taylor shared a letter celebrating her ownership of the masters to her entire discography, with 12 “i”s in the phrase “I was thiiiiiiiiiiiis close,” prompting speculation about her 12th studio album. The rollout included listening parties for each of her past albums and Travis Kelce teasing a “VERY special guest” on his New Heights podcast, which turned out to be Taylor herself.
Taylor revealed the 12 songs on Instagram, stating that there are no other songs coming. She named “The Fate of Ophelia” as the opening track and music video dropping the night of the album release. With a dozen tracks, The Life of a Showgirl is Swift’s shortest album to date.
Taylor worked with Max Martin, Shellback, and herself on this album, calling it a focused project that felt like catching lightning in a bottle. She named “We Are Never Getting Back Together,” “I Knew You Were Trouble,” “22,” “Shake It Off,” “Blank Space,” “Style,” and “Wildest Dreams” as standout tracks.
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❓ People Also Ask
When does Taylor Swift’s new album, The Life of a Showgirl, release?
Taylor Swift’s new album, The Life of a Showgirl, is scheduled to be released on November 13, 2021.
Who are the collaborators in Taylor Swift’s new album, The Life of a Showgirl?
The Life of a Showgirl features collaborations with artists such as Khalid and Abel Makkonen (The Weeknd).
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