· taylor swift is debuting a daring new look for her upcoming album , unveiling a series of theatrical, high-glam images that blend vintage cabaret style with modern fashion edge. · taylor swift fans have been well and truly in their element this week as the star featured in a two-hour long podcast episode and spilled the details on her newest studio album. · “the official release party of a showgirl,” essentially an 89-minute commercial for ms. On instagram, reactions were swift and varied. She shilled her last album , the morose tortured poets department, in 36 different variants. · swift is a veteran when it comes to encouraging overconsumption in music: · taylor swift can usually do no wrong in the eyes of her fans , but some have been left disappointed with the reveal of an alternate album cover. · global superstar taylor swift unveiled her highly anticipated 12th studio album this week, the life of a showgirl, and the cover photo was captured by celebrated fashion and portrait. Shared on peoples instagram page, the shoot has already sparked a mix of admiration and criticism. Swift ’s latest album , sold an estimated $33 million in tickets at cinemas in the united states and canada. · instead of trailers, the theater played a preshow of swift tracks with album art from “the life of a showgirl,” the pop star’s newly released 12th original album.