Fans Defend Taylor Swift Against Criticism Over ‘Wasteful’ and ‘Tasteless’ Album Sales Tactic
Taylor Swift’s most dedicated fans are stepping up to defend the pop star amid recent criticisms.
Following the release of her latest album, The Tortured Poets Department, in April, Swift has faced backlash for releasing multiple vinyl and CD versions of the album. Some listeners, including longtime fans, have voiced their disapproval.
Critics argue that Swift’s practice of releasing several versions of her album is a strategy to boost sales, and many are growing weary of it.
Earlier this week, the Taylor Nation Instagram account announced new TTPD CDs featuring acoustic versions of two songs. Users in the comments were quick to criticize the Grammy-winning artist for releasing yet another variation with exclusive tracks, suggesting it was a ploy to keep her album atop the charts.
“This variants thing has gotten out of control,” one person commented, while another said, “This is so wasteful.” Some were more blunt, calling Swift, 34, “tasteless” and “tone deaf” for asking fans to buy another version of the album.
“Yes, our capitalistic overconsumption-encouraging queen ,” another user wrote.
However, many loyal fans defended the “Fortnight” singer. One fan pointed out that Swift had just released a double album on streaming platforms, saying, “She gave us 31 songs for free.”
“She’s running a business. No one is forcing you to buy the different versions. Get a grip,” another fan insisted.
“It’s literally on your streaming platform with no extra cost to you, and I’m sure the acoustic versions will be posted by someone on YouTube soon,” another user noted. One commenter urged critics to “just let her do her business.”
The debate reignited last week after Swift released three new digital albums with exclusive live performances, prompting fans to accuse her of being “desperate” to keep her album charting.
“Taylor, I love you, but this is getting embarrassing,” one critic wrote on X, while another called her “capitalistic.”
In response, Swifties described Swift’s sales strategy as “smart,” with one Twitter user saying, “Taylor’s the smartest salesperson in music.”
“She’s so mother for that,” another fan applauded.
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