Taylor Swift unveiled the finalized version of her highly anticipated album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” during a recent concert stop in Singapore. Addressing the audience during her performance on The Eras Tour, Swift shared her excitement about the album, which features the poignant track “The Black Dog.”
“This is the latest version. The album contains the song ‘The Black Dog.’ I’m looking forward to the day when you listen to it,” Swift told her fans.
Scheduled for release on April 19, “The Tortured Poets Department” marks Swift’s 11th studio album. Alongside “The Black Dog,” it will include three bonus tracks: “The Manuscript,” “The Bolter,” and “The Albatross.”
The songs delve into Swift’s personal experiences, particularly her emotional journey following her breakup with Joe Alvin in April 2023, capturing themes of longing and introspection.
Since the release of “The Black Dog” track and announcement of the album, global search interest in the phrase has surged, with psychologists noting its resonance as a metaphor for depression and grief, symbolizing withdrawal from once-beloved activities.
Shared personal memory with fans
During her performance in Singapore, Taylor Swift expressed her delight and revealed that the city holds special significance for her due to her mother, Andrea Swift.
“My mom actually spent a lot of her childhood with her mom and dad and sister growing up in Singapore,” she told the crowd.
“So a lot of the time when we’d come here on tour, my mom would take me and drive me past her old house, where she used to go to school. So I’ve been hearing about Singapore my whole life.”
