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Taylor Swift – ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ review: a rare misstep
Arriving at the peak of her imperial phase, Swift’s 11th studio album is surprisingly flat and, at times, cringeworthy.
Laura Molloy
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ALBUM REVIEWS
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GIG REVIEWS
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THE COVER
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GAME REVIEWS
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