Taylor Swift's 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl", has sparked a wave of criticism and debate despite its commercial success. By Felix Glanville, Film & TV Editor.
The album has broken numerous records, including the most physical copies sold in a week in the US and UK, and the most-streamed album and song in a single day on Spotify. However, its artistic quality has been questioned by many online.
The album has set modern-era records for the most physical copies sold in a week in both the US and UK, the most-streamed album and song in a single day in Spotify history.
Author's summary: Taylor Swift's album sparks debate despite success.