Taylor Swift quickly set on Friday several streaming records with “The Life of a Showgirl,” her new album of bouncy pop songs about love, sex, success — and score-settling — that had fans analyzing every word.
Critical opinion of “Showgirl” ranged from glowing to unimpressed, but fans flocked to music platforms to hear the 12 tracks, breaking streaming records on Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon Music, the services said.
Swift reunited with Swedish hitmakers Max Martin and Shellback for her 12th studio album, and their influence is clear in the driving beats and catchy hooks.
“I can’t tell you how proud I am to share this with you, an album that just feels so right,” the 35-year-old artist posted on Instagram.
On Spotify and Apple Music, the album became the most-streamed in one day in