Taylor Swift dropped two albums in quick succession, with the surprise release of a double album dubbed "The Tortured Poets Department" anthology. Swift's savvy release strategy, a conventional midnight unveiling of "The Tortured Poets Department," followed by a secretive 2 a.m. drop of the additional 15-track "T-T-P-D: The Anthology."

True to her form as a master of fan interaction and cryptic messaging, Swift had laid clues about the double whammy weeks in advance according to Billboard; she teased a mysterious 2 a.m. countdown and engaged in subtle numerology by brandishing the peace sign—which also stands for the number two—in multiple instances, including at the 2024 Grammy Awards and within her Spotify library pop-up in Los Angeles

Swift, notorious for her heartfelt lyricism, turned to Instagram for a candid revelation about her prolific songwriting in the past two years, sharing, “I’d written so much tortured poetry in the past 2 years and wanted to share it all with you, so here’s the second installment of TTPD: The Anthology. 15 extra songs. And now the story isn’t mine anymore… it’s all yours.” The release marks her first since the conclusion of a six-year relationship, infusing the tracks with personal undertones and raw emotion.

The double album signifies yet another milestone in Swift's relentless work pace; "The Tortured Poets Department" becomes her fifth studio album drop in less than five years, not to mention her four re-recorded Taylor’s Version albums making it a staggering nine full-length recordings since she first hinted at a lockdown creativity boom, the songstress is not only redefining productivity but also reshaping what fan engagement looks like in the modern era of pop music.

Swift's historic run does not seem to be slowing down, with the recent acclaim of "Midnights," her 10th studio album that secured her a fourth Album of the Year win at the Grammy's, and the IFPI’s Global Recording Artist award, her fourth as well. The "Eras Tour," currently on break, is set to kick into gear next month for a summer stadium tour across the U.K. and Europe, ensuring Swifties have a lot more of Taylor to look forward to.