Taylor Swift released her 12th studio album, ‘The Life of a Showgirl,’ on October 3, 2025, achieving 249.99 million Spotify streams in its first day and over 3 million U.S. units sold, marking the second-largest album debut on the platform.
The pop album, featuring Sabrina Carpenter and themes of fame and love, set records including the top four biggest debuts on Spotify and the single-day streaming high for lead track ‘The Fate of Ophelia’ at 30.98 million plays.
While fans hosted listening parties and created viral content, some critics and listeners expressed disappointment, comparing it unfavorably to past works like ‘Reputation’ and ‘Folklore.’
