Taylor Swift's "The Life of a Showgirl": A Divisive Album
The Life of a Showgirl, Taylor Swift's 12th studio album, has faced intense criticism and debate despite its commercial success.
By Felix Glanville, Film & TV Editor
The album has broken numerous records, including the most physical copies sold in a week in the US and UK, and the most-streamed album and song on Spotify.
- Most physical copies sold in a week in the US and UK
- Most-streamed album and song in a single day on Spotify
- Fastest album to achieve the biggest opening week in the UK
Despite these achievements, a culture war has erupted online over Swift's artistic ability and the album's quality.
What went wrong for the generational pop star — and is it all fairly deserved?
Author's summary: Taylor Swift's album sparks debate despite success.