Taylor Swift reveals tracklist and discusses upcoming Eras tour
Taylor Swift fans have been eagerly awaiting the release of her upcoming album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” which is set to drop on October 3rd. The singer recently appeared on the “New Heights” podcast hosted by her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, and his brother, Jason Kelce, where she opened up about her new music, Eras tour, and taking back ownership of her music catalog.
During the podcast, Swift revealed that her twelfth album will feature 12 tracks, a significant departure from her previous release, “The Tortured Poets Department,” which boasted 31 songs. Explaining her decision to scale back the number of tracks, she shared, “I wanted to do an album that was so focused on quality and on the theme and everything fitting together like a perfect puzzle.”
Describing the overall tone of the album, Swift stated that “The Life of a Showgirl” would be more upbeat compared to its predecessor, with infectious melodies that will make listeners want to dance. Travis Kelce, who had already heard the album, predicted that fans would be compelled to move their bodies to the music.
The album’s title was inspired by Swift’s record-breaking “Eras” tour, during which she performed nearly 150 shows across five continents, accumulating $2 billion in ticket sales. According to Swift, the energetic vibe of the tour influenced the orange color palette of the album cover, which depicts her in a jeweled suit in a bathtub, symbolizing the end of her day.
In addition to sharing details about the album, Swift also unveiled the tracklist, featuring songs like “The Fate of Ophelia,” “Ruin The Friendship,” “Wi$h Li$t,” and the title track, “The Life of a Showgirl,” featuring Sabrina Carpenter. True to form, Swift’s album will be available in four different variants, each offering unique art, photo cards, a jewelry box, and charm bracelets.
For those who missed the podcast or want to listen again, “New Heights” is accessible on most podcast-streaming services. As fans eagerly anticipate the release of “The Life of Showgirl,” it’s clear that Taylor Swift is continuing to captivate audiences with her music and storytelling.