Taylor Swift’s discography spans nearly two decades of evolution in sound, storytelling, and cultural impact.
This infographic leverages data visualization in R and Manim to examine her artistic trajectory
- from her debut album to the album lyrical sentiment, song popularity, and her record-breaking tours.
Each section draws on different data types to provide a structured overview of her career.
To date, Taylor Swift has released a total of 19 albums, including 11 original studio albums, 4 re-recorded albums, and 4 live albums. 1989 marked her first full transition from country to pop and achieved record-breaking sales. Meanwhile, Evermore, released just five months after Folklore during the pandemic, is often regarded by fans as an underrated gem. While it did not match the commercial success of others, Folklore holds a special place among fans for its quiet introspection and fictional storytelling. Below shows the timeline of the 11 original studio albums and their up-to-date sales.
Taylor’s songwriting goes far beyond the stereotype of “sad breakup songs”. Each album features a rich and diverse emotional palette. Words associated with joy and anticipation appear more frequently than negative emotions such as sadness or disgust. Notably, her latest album, The Tortured Poets Department (TTPD), stands out as the most emotionally saturated work to date, featuring the highest number of sentiment-laden words—solidifying its place as one of her most expressive and evocative albums.
Swifties tend to favor songs with lower danceability and longer durations — reflecting Taylor Swift’s focus on lyrical storytelling over rhythmic appeal. Her most celebrated tracks often unfold as narrative journeys, rich in emotion and imagery. Songs like All Too Well (10 Minute Version), Cruel Summer, Fortnight, and Lover exemplify this: expansive, emotionally layered, and rooted in narratives that transcend typical pop formulas.
Spanning 149 shows across 5 continents, 51 cities, and 21 countries, Taylor Swift's Eras Tour was a massive cultural phenomenon, attracting unprecedented ticket demand and generating billions in revenue. The tour’s footprint was especially strong in major global hubs. London hosted the most shows with eight performances, followed by Los Angeles, Toronto, and Singapore with six each, and Tokyo with four. In terms of ticket sales, London led with 720,000, followed by Los Angeles (601,440), Sydney (336,000), Singapore (330,000), and Arlington (315,000). Closely following Arlington, our Toronto shows sold around 300,000 tickets. Lasting 632 days from March 17, 2023, the tour came to an end at its last stop in Vancouver on December 8, 2024.