Taylor Swift has a gift for her fans, and it arrives Friday. On Wednesday, she announced a deluxe edition of “The Life of a Showgirl” called “The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore,” and it includes four brand-new songs.
The story behind those songs is what makes this one special. After the album posted the biggest first week in history, Swift traveled to Sweden to celebrate with her longtime collaborators Max Martin and Shellback. While they were together, they wrote more music. Swift told fans the new songs were born out of pure gratitude for their enthusiasm and support. She also teased one track, “Patient Zero,” on Tuesday before revealing the full deluxe album a day later.
The announcement caps a huge stretch for one of the biggest names in music, and the new songs are likely to dominate streaming and conversation all weekend. Whether you’re a devoted Swiftie or a casual listener who knows the hits, Friday’s release gives everyone something fresh to queue up.
Are you planning to listen the moment it drops, or will you save it for the weekend? Let us know.
