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What to Make of Taylor Swift's 'Tortured Poets Department'

After poring over Easter eggs and cryptic clues, Swifties finally have their reward: a double album with 31 tracks (15 more than was originally announced) and plenty of angst. Here's a sample of reviews, which range from "undeniably triumphant" to "self-indulgent," and "a rare misstep." Plus, a full track listing, deep dive into some of the palaver around the launch, and breakdown of how much moolah Taylor can expect to make from this, her 11th studio album.

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    The Reviews

    Taylor Swift’s ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ Is Messy, Unguarded And Undeniably Triumphant: Critic’s Take

    Taylor Swift’s ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ Is Messy, Unguarded And Undeniably Triumphant: Critic’s Take

    What's on the Album

    Taylor Swift's New Album Is Here: Nabbing All the Bonus Tracks Will Cost You

    Taylor Swift's New Album Is Here: Nabbing All the Bonus Tracks Will Cost You

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    CNET - Tamara Palmer

    It's Taylor time. Here's a guide to the many, many ways you can purchase the superstar's new release. Taylor Swift's upcoming album, The Tortured Poets Department, is here, and it turns out it's a double album, with 31 songs. Swift surprised fans at 2 am Eastern by revealing an extra 15 songs to go …

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