Taylor Swift's new album is praised for its catchy, innovative, and bold lyrics.

(Dan Tri) - Taylor Swift released the album “The Life of a Showgirl” to her fans on October 3. True to Taylor’s promise, this is a project with a cheerful, fresh and pop feel.

The Life of a Showgirl is a follow-up to The Tortured Poets Department (2024), but it's a completely different project. On her boyfriend Travis Kelce's podcast, New Heights , Taylor Swift revealed that the entire album idea came from her time on The Eras Tour in Europe in 2024.

Taylor Swift appeared with a bold look in her new album "The Life of a Showgirl" (Photo: News).

Taylor said she wanted to document “everything that goes on behind the scenes” and that it was a “return to pop.” The beautiful star affirmed that her goal was to create “inspiring tunes that will make you go crazy.”

International critics commented that The Life of a Showgirl is much more cheerful and energetic than The Tortured Poets Department .

On her personal Instagram page, Taylor Swift excitedly shared: "I cannot express how proud I am to share this album with you."

The Life of a Showgirl consists of 12 songs. The title track, The Life of a Showgirl, is a collaboration between Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter. This is also the only collaboration on the album.

The Life of a Showgirl album cover also caught attention when Taylor chose a collage-style image of herself in the bathtub after a show. Taylor wore boldly cut-out outfits, recreating the image of a glamorous dancer.

This is how the female singer expresses the theme of the album, which is the balance between real life and fame, along with her own perspectives on love and personal emotions.

Taylor Swift shared, "The Life of a Showgirl" is her own life and love story (Photo: Instagram).

Immediately after releasing The Life of a Showgirl , Taylor Swift received a shower of praise from major music magazines. Rolling Stone gave the album 5 stars and critic Maya Georgi commented that the singer had stepped up to a new level and achieved everything she expected.

“It’s no surprise that The Life of a Showgirl is a complete departure from last year’s gritty, earthy, and heartbreaking The Tortured Poets Department . The former was a drab, drawn-out affair. However, The Life of a Showgirl bursts with vibrant color and 12 tightly connected tracks,” wrote critic Georgi.

New York Times critic Jon Caramanica praised The Life of a Showgirl as “a compelling, thoughtful but unpretentious album” that “is intimate in style and delivered with clarity and force”.

“ The Life of a Showgirl isn’t as rigid a departure as Red or Reputation . Thematically, the album feels intimate. The collaborators didn’t sugarcoat the album, instead, they let Taylor’s voice be free,” Jon Caramanica commented.

Experts praise "The Life of a Showgirl" for its boldness and innovation (Photo: Instagram).

Variety hailed The Life of a Showgirl as “a refreshing release” after years of albums about her painful, scrutinized relationship with her future husband, Travis Kelce. The lyrics in Taylor’s new songs also surprised audiences with their boldness.

Earlier this week, music streaming app Spotify announced that The Life of a Showgirl had surpassed 5 million pre-saves on the streaming platform, breaking the record set by Swift's previous album, The Tortured Poets Department .

Taylor will host an 89-minute film event, The Official Release Party of a Showgirl , which will be shown in over 100 countries from October 3 to October 5. Audiences will have the opportunity to watch the exclusive music video and hear Taylor talk about the process of creating her new album.

Taylor Swift is a symbol of success in the world's youth music scene (Photo: Instagram).

Taylor Swift (born 1989) is considered a pop icon and a powerful star in the world, breaking all previously established stereotypes.

Time magazine rated Taylor Swift as one of the most important artists of the current generation, with great influence on contemporary culture.

At the age of 36, Taylor Swift has received 14 Grammy Awards and 29 Billboard Awards after nearly 20 years of artistic activities. The singer's net worth is estimated at about 1.6 billion USD and she is a rare female billionaire in the entertainment industry who earns money mainly from singing.

Taylor Swift's global tour The Eras Tour ends at the end of 2024 and has earned her more than $2 billion in revenue after 21 months of performances.

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