“The Albatross” Collector’s Edition. The Tortured Poets Department (also shortened to Tortured Poets) is the eleventh studio album by the American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. Shortly after finishing work on Midnights, Swift conceived The Tortured Poets Department and developed it during the Eras Tour (2023-2024). She described the album as her “lifeline” record, a product of imperative songwriting. It consists of sixteen songs, featuring collaborations with the American rapper Post Malone features on “Fortnight” and the English indie rock band Florence and the Machine on “Florida!!!”.