Taylor Swift’s eighth studio album, Folklore, has sold 1.3 million copies in 24 hours … as it breaks broadcasting world records
It’s official: Taylor Swift’s eighth Folklore album is a unanimous critical and commercial success.
The surprise album, which was released on Friday, has sold more than 1.3 million copies in just 24 hours, in addition to breaking a world record for streaming on Spotify and Apple Music.
Republic Records released the information on album sales, while Spotify said it had broken the record for first-day album broadcasts by a female artist with 80.6 million streams.
Success! Taylor Swift’s eighth surprise album Folklore has sold 1.3 million copies in 24 hours … as it breaks broadcasting world records
Meanwhile, Apple Music said it delivered “the most streamed pop album on Apple Music in 24 hours” with 35.47 million streams.
Music industry experts already predict that Folklore could become the biggest debut of 2020 so far, once first-week total sales figures are available on August 3.
In a statement on social media, Taylor described the album as a ‘brand new album of songs that I have poured all my whims, dreams, fears and reflections on … Before this year, I probably would have thought too much when to release this music in the “perfect moment”, but the times we live in remind me that nothing is guaranteed. “
Big numbers: Taylor’s eighth studio album could be one of 2020’s best sellers
“ My instinct tells me that if you do something you love, you should bring it out into the world. That’s the side of uncertainty that I can deal with. ‘
After years of dealing with negativity, mostly through fights with Kim and Kanye, or music manager Scooter Braun, it seems that Taylor has reminded fans and critics of what to pay attention to: his music and his abilities. to write songs.
NME said the singer had undergone “an extraordinary indie-folk makeover,” while rock bible Rolling Stone said she leaves her comfort zone on the album “heartbreaking and heartbreaking.”
Taylor also received praise from her squad members, including Blake Lively and Selena Gomez.
‘He’s done it again @taylorswift,’ Selena captioned a screenshot of herself listening to the album’s lead single, Cardigan.
Back to top: After years of facing negativity, through fights with people like Scooter Braun, Taylor has reminded fans and critics of his incredible songwriting skills.
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