Taylor Swift Breaks Beatles’ Record
It’s been a long time coming but The Beatles have been defeated after almost five decades for the fastest accumulation of 12 chart-topping albums in the UK. Taylor Swift, at 34 years old, has achieved this incredible feat in just 11 years and six months with her latest album, The Tortured Poets Department.
Record-Breaking Achievements
Every single album since Red, released in October 2012, has landed Taylor Swift a number one spot in the UK album chart. This includes the four re-released albums among her eight studio albums, which feature new songs and full re-recording and production.
Spotify announced that The Tortured Poets Department had become the most streamed album in a single day and the first album ever to be streamed a billion times — achieved in just five days. The album has also shifted 270,000 UK chart units, according to Official Charts Company data, surpassing her previous record of 204,000 in seven days with her 2022 album Midnights.
Upcoming Tour
After the huge success of Tortured Poets Department, Taylor Swift is heading back on her Eras Tour soon. Kicking off in Paris, her European leg is rumored to be getting a major shake-up with a possible new section to accommodate her new album. The three and a half hour set will then make its way to the UK in May, starting in Edinburgh on June 7.
Other Notable Achievements
Since April 19, 2023, Taylor’s single “Fortnight,” featuring rapper Post Malone, has soared to number one in the singles chart alongside her album. A slew of other songs from the 31-track album have flooded the charts, pushing Hozier’s “Too Sweet” down to number two. Sabrina Carpenter, a close friend of Taylor, has also seen success with her catchy new single “Espresso.”
Despite her incredible record-breaking achievements, Pet Shop Boys frontman Neil Tennant declared she doesn’t actually have any famous songs, risking the wrath of Swifties. He mentioned that her success was ‘fascinating’ because she doesn’t have a ‘famous song’.
Fan Reactions
A pub that was merely mentioned by Taylor has been overwhelmed with fans rushing to The Black Dog to feel more connected to the star.
