Taylor Swift’s new album receives harsh review by anonymous author due to ‘threats of violence

Paste magazine published a review titled “Taylor Swift Strikes Out Looking on ‘The Tortured Poets Department’” the same day the pop star released her album.

The review was to “Paste Staff” instead of a specific person after a 2019 review led to a writer receiving “threats of violence,” the outlet explained on X, formerly Twitter.

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“Editor’s Note: There is no byline on this review due to how, in 2019 when Paste reviewed ‘Lover,’ the writer was sent threats of violence from readers who disagreed with the work,” the statement on social media read. “We care more about the safety of our staff than a name attached to an article.”

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Taylor Swift shared positive reviews of “The Tortured Poets Department” after an outlet published an anonymous negative review. (Getty Images)

Swift released her highly anticipated 11th studio album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” on April 19.

The new album followed the release of Swift’s re-recordings, “Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)” and “1989 (Taylor’s Version),” in 2023. Swift also released new music in 2022 with “Midnights.”

Swift first announced “The Tortured Poets Department” after winning best pop vocal album at the 2024 Grammys on Feb. 4.