Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' ushers in a new era of her music. Here's a guide to every era of her groundbreaking career.

Talia LakritzApr 18, 2024, 21:12 IST

The many eras of Taylor Swift.Ethan Miller/Getty Images ; Kevin Mazur/TAS18/Getty Images ; Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for dcp<ul class="summary-list"><li>Taylor Swift's 11th studio album, "The Tortured Poets Department," officially comes out on Friday.</li><li>Each of Swift's album cycles has had its own unique aesthetic expressed through fashion and staging.</li></ul><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/photos-taylor-swift-concert-sold-out-concert-seen-by-space-satellite-2023-7" rel>Taylor Swift's Eras Tour</a> became the first tour in history to gross over $1 billion, making it the <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/taylor-swift-eras-first-concert-tour-gross-over-1-billion-2023-12">highest-grossing tour</a> of all time, the Associated Press reported in December, citing Pollstar data.With a nearly three-hour-long set list and sparkling <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/taylor-swift-eras-tour-outfits-behind-the-scenes-videos-photos-2023-3">costume changes</a>, the Eras Tour pays tribute to Swift's 10 studio albums and the unique styles and staging that accompanied them.Swift's 11th studio album, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/taylor-swift-tortured-poets-department-album-rollout-promo-explained-2024-4">"The Tortured Poets Department,"</a> ushers in a new era of her music.Here's a guide to every album era of her groundbreaking career.

When she released her self-titled debut album in 2006, Taylor Swift became known as a rising young country star with a talent for songwriting.

Taylor Swift performs in 2007.Ethan Miller/Getty Images

Swift's "Fearless" era was defined by sparkly dresses and hopeless romanticism.

Taylor Swift performs during her "Fearless" tour in 2009 in New York City.Jason Kempin/Getty Images

During her "Speak Now" era, purple became Swift's signature color as she clapped back at critics and wrote increasingly confessional material.

Taylor Swift performs onstage during the 'Speak Now World Tour' at Madison Square Garden in 2011.Larry Busacca/Getty Images

"Red" marked the beginning of Swift's shift away from country music with vintage looks and experimental sounds.

Taylor Swift performs on the Red Tour.Christopher Polk/TAS/Getty Images for TAS

Swift's "1989" album cemented her as a global pop icon. It was also the era of her famous "squad."

Taylor Swift and her girl squad arrive at the 2015 VMAs.Jason Merritt/Getty Images

"Reputation," released in 2017, ushered in Swift's villain era.

Taylor Swift performs on the Reputation Tour.Alexander Tamargo/TAS18/Getty Images for TAS

The short-lived "Lover" era was full of rainbows, dreamy pastel colors, and political activism.

Taylor Swift performs at iHeartRadio's Wango Tango in 2019.Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for iHeartMedia

"Folklore" and "Evermore" emerged out of quarantine, with Swift embracing folk sounds, storytelling, and cottagecore.

Jack Antonoff, Taylor Swift, and Aaron Dessner perform at the 2021 Grammys.TAS Rights Management 2021 via Getty Images

Swift ushered in a new darker, '70s-inspired era with "Midnights."

Album art for "Midnights."Beth Garrabrant

For her 11th studio album, "The Tortured Poets Department," Swift leaned into a greyscale color palate and academia themes.

Spotify's Taylor Swift pop-up at The Grove for her new album, "The Tortured Poets Department."Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images

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