Arguably more than with any of her other works, fans like me are diving deep into Swift's new double album, uncovering narrative threads (or rather, invisible strings) to her previous work, expanding the 'lore' of her entire catalog, and unifying her most devoted fans.
Tortured Poets is splitting the fandom into OG hardcore Swifties, who are more invested in her lyrics and intentions behind the songs, and casual fans, who became fans through pop hits like 'Cruel Summer' and the Eras Tour.
Fans' discoveries - such as speculation that The Anthology track 'Peter' may have been written from the perspective of the little girl in Swift's Folklore track 'Seven' - are bringing a renewed sense of community among those who are enjoying the album.
Those detective-level abilities are a byproduct of Swift herself, who has intentionally left Easter eggs throughout her career, from secret messages in her album booklets to hidden clues about her upcoming projects.
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