Taylor Swift's Collaborators Jack Antonoff and Aaron Dessner Share Admiration for Her 'The Tortured Poets Department' Album

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Taylor Swift's The Tortured Poets Department has finally arrived, much to the excitement of her two main collaborators - Aaron Dessner and Jack Antonoff.

Antonoff, who is 40 years old, eagerly anticipated the release of TTPD at midnight on Friday, April 19, along with other fans. He expressed his overwhelming emotions about the new album by posting on X, "Love this album more than I can say."

He added, "Love you all very much." Antonoff, who co-wrote and co-produced 8 songs on TTPD (and two tracks on The Anthology, the surprise collection Swift released at 2 am on Friday, revealing TTPD as a double album).

The Bleachers frontman wrote, "More later." He expressed being very overwhelmed and ended with, "Love you, Taylor."

Dessner, who is 47 years old, recently took to Instagram to express his excitement about contributing to Taylor Swift's 11th album, TTPD. He shared a photo of Swift in the recording booth and mentioned that they had been working on these songs for over two years. He feels honored to be a part of this project and sees how the songs have evolved beautifully during this time.

Having collaborated with Swift on The Anthology and contributed 5 songs to TTPD, Dessner finds it hard to believe that they have recorded over 60 songs together since he joined her inner circle in 2020 during the making of her folklore album.

I am so thankful to Taylor for sharing her amazing talents with me and letting me work with her music. I truly believe that the songs on TTPD are some of the most emotionally deep, complex, and honest songs Taylor has ever written. I am always amazed by her abilities as a songwriter and performer.

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Dessner expressed his gratitude to Antonoff for their collaborative work on multiple projects and also thanked all those who have supported his music-making journey.

Before teaming up with Swift, Dessner was recognized for his role in creating the rock band The National. Swift brought him on board for her folk-inspired albums folklore and evermore, solidifying their close creative partnership. Dessner's production work can also be heard on Fearless (Taylor’s Version), Red (Taylor’s Version), and Midnights (3am Edition).

Antonoff and Swift first became friends in 2013 while collaborating on “Sweeter Than Fiction” for the One Chance soundtrack. From that point on, they have been close musical collaborators. Antonoff has played a significant role in contributing to Swift's albums including 1989, Reputation, Lover, folklore, evermore, Midnights, The Tortured Poets Department, and the re-recordings of Fearless, Red, Speak Now, and 1989 under the Taylor’s Version project.

Editor's P/S:

The release of Taylor Swift's highly anticipated album, "The Tortured Poets Department," has evoked immense excitement and admiration from her devoted collaborators, Aaron Dessner and Jack Antonoff. Both musicians have expressed their heartfelt appreciation for the album, highlighting the emotional depth and complexity of Swift's songwriting. Dessner's contributions, spanning over 60 songs since 2020, are a testament to their enduring partnership, which has brought forth captivating works like "folklore" and "evermore." Antonoff, who has collaborated with Swift on numerous projects, has also conveyed his admiration, commending the album's exceptional quality.

The article sheds light on the collaborative process between Swift, Dessner, and Antonoff, showcasing the profound impact their creative partnership has had on her artistic journey. Dessner's involvement in Swift's folk-inspired albums and production work on her re-recorded projects has cemented their creative bond. Antonoff's contributions to Swift's albums have played a significant role in shaping her musical evolution, from "1989" to "Midnights." The camaraderie and mutual respect between these artists is evident in their heartfelt comments and underscores the transformative power of collaboration in the creative process.