THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT [Ghosted White 2 LP]

From the very first listen, The Tortured Poets Department felt like reading pages torn straight from Taylor’s soul. The lyrics are devastatingly beautiful — sharp, honest, and dripping with emotion in the way only she can deliver.Tracks like “So Long, London”, “Fortnight”, and “The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived” are instant classics that cut deep, while others like “But Daddy I Love Him” give that chaotic, fearless energy we live for. Her storytelling is next-level here — raw and cinematic, like a novel you can’t put down.If you’re a long-time Swiftie, this album feels like the grown-up cousin of Red and Folklore — equal parts heartbreak, healing, and hauntingly beautiful art. The production is moody, synthy, and hypnotic.10/10. She’s not just writing songs — she’s archiving her soul and letting us read the margins. 🥹

I believe T Swift is maturing into an older audience as we go along. It’s a good thing. This album is a step below the surprise record of Folklore of 2020. She does a really good job. Ya gotta get it, listen to it and decide for yourself. All I can say.Let your ears decide. I’m still a CD/vinyl guy. So I had to get them all. Which I believe could have been done on one double CD. And or a double vinyl. I’m a vinyl collector of old. It’s too expensive to do now. When the record store sold them for $5.99, I’d buy most everything in my youth. Now that I’m retired, I’m more frugal. Release it in colors, if people want to have multiple copies. Adding one song on another album is a bit much. 2 CD’s probably would have covered everything including the extras Taylor surprised everyone with. But, she’s at the top of her game, and the kids are after more than just the music. I get it. I’m a RUSH nut from the golden years of rock. Peace Everyone.Edit: See a lot of people complaining (rightfully so) about the (secret) Double Album. I think it’s best from a consumer point, to not jump in when she releases an album. Maybe wait til it’s released. Cause I bought all CD’s for my granddaughters, except for Manuscript because it was sold out. So I bought it on Amazon. Which allowed me to download it when it was released on April 19th. By buying Manuscript, the entire Anthology was also on my iTunes account the next morning. Here’s what you gotta realize, and this is coming from a 61 year old man, getting these CDs for my Granddaughters and myself (of course). In today’s day and age, and with how everything is expensive, and rich people need more money, cause a Billion isn’t enough, and neither is $256 Billion (ask Elon 🙄). Just get a cheap or older iPhone (Samsung) and get a monthly music service and rent the music. And here’s why: I’m 61, when I die there’s 3000 CDs and 2000 albums, and Blu Rays that will be left here. That more than like will be sold at auction for pennies on the dollar for what I paid for them all. I love music, and if you wanted it, you had to buy it. Now, you don’t. Cheap phone, iTunes for $10.99 a month and you got everything ever made without all the CDs laying around waiting on you to turn old. You can’t take this stuff with you. Believe me it’s cheaper over your lifetime, to rent this music than to buy it. I get it guys and girls. It’s expensive, and I had no choice. But you do. Again, buy a cheap phone, get an affordable service and rent the music!You’ll change as you get older, and something new may come along and you won’t have thousands of albums, cds, dvds laying to waste away. And if you want to come back to listening to music, just start paying the rental fee again. Don’t buy all this stuff. Don’t buy every new iPhone. It’s expensive, and how often do you need everything you have on your iPhone 15? I use texting, phone, iTunes, and email. The rest is 99% unused. I hope this helps you. Save your money, so you can retire early and enjoy your life. You don’t need all this stuff these Corporations (that aren’t paying taxes), is throwing at you. Just some advice, take it or leave it.

I listen to this one daily. Love love love it

The media could not be loaded. This cd is amazing. I love it sm. The case was not cracked. The disk was not scratched either.FIVE STARS!!!

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The "Ghosted White" 2 LP edition of The Tortured Poets Department is a stunning masterpiece for any vinyl enthusiast. From the moment I unboxed it, I could tell this was a premium product. The white vinyl discs are absolutely gorgeous, adding a unique touch to the overall aesthetic. The sound quality is impeccable—clear, rich, and immersive, capturing every nuance of the music.The packaging was top-notch. The album came in a well-designed protective sleeve that not only showcased the artwork beautifully but also ensured the vinyl stayed safe during shipping. It arrived in perfect condition, thanks to the thoughtful and secure packaging.The album itself is a joy to listen to. Each track takes you on an emotional journey, and the production quality is second to none. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to this artist, this vinyl edition is a must-have for your collection. It’s a perfect blend of visual appeal and auditory excellence.

Taylor Swift – The Tortured Poets Department (Republic)Coming off the excellent “Midnights”, this CD seems to be channeling the compositional style (but not the dominant piano) of Tori Amos from a few years back. The music feels intimate, with soft synthetics and key or sometimes guitar-based rhythms. The songs flow like a gentle brook of sound with Swift’s admittedly less than stellar vocals floating within the soft current. Swift occasionally goes high at the end of each line, reminiscent of Sarah MacLachlan’s affectations.It's not as strong as its predecessor, but it does hold its own.Lyrically, Swift has matured into not continually talking about old boyfriends. She is creating images and short stories, as a mature lyricist should, not focusing on her past (as far as I know).On its own, it is a good CD, showing an instrumental progression from “Midnights” and some new directions. It’s part pop but possesses a little bit of space to promote it into an intelligent new age.(4 stars out of 5)MC Mahan

Taylor always makes sure to keep her fans entertained and satisfied, and this is definitely her best album to date (in terms of production, concept, and of course her incredible songwriting).The vinyl is fabulous, a gorgeous clean white pressing that perfectly matches the album's vibe! The booklet is HUGE and loaded with exclusive stuff such as a beautiful poem Taylor has written just for that, the photoshoot pictures are flawless, the lyrics are well-designed, and it's just so nice to get actual value for the price!The vinyl shipped in perfect shape, no dents or anything.RECOMMENDED!