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Taylor Swift's Controversial Album Tactics Spark Industry Outrage
10/13/2025
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Story summary
- Taylor Swift's album The Life of a Showgirl has sparked controversy by breaking records with aggressive marketing tactics.
- Reports say Adele is "quietly livid" over Swift's decision to discount the album to $4.99 on iTunes, a move some industry insiders criticize as manipulation of the system.
- Some fans defend Swift's approach.
- Others cite the environmental impact of releasing 34 physical versions in one week.
