Ed Sheeran praised Taylor Swift’s latest work with producer Aaron Dessner on The Tortured Poets Department and its surprise second installment, The Anthology. Sheeran expressed admiration for the powerful album and the work that Swift does with Dessner. The National frontman worked on 17 songs with Swift for her highly anticipated 11th studio album, including tracks like “So Long, London” and “How Did It End?” The pair began working on these songs over two years ago, with Dessner reflecting on their journey together and the evolution of the music.
Dessner shared his immense gratitude for Taylor Swift and their collaboration, revealing that they have recorded over 60 songs together in the last four years since working on Folklore. He praised Swift for her incredible talents as a songwriter and performer, stating that these songs are some of the most lyrically acute and vulnerable she has written. The trio of musicians, including Jack Antonoff, who also worked on the album, have created a powerful and cathartic collection of tracks that showcase Swift’s skills and emotions.
In addition to Dessner and Antonoff, Swift’s longtime collaborator Jack Antonoff also wrote and produced the album with the duo. Antonoff described the album as his favorite work made in a wild, unhinged moment, distilling pain and laughter into the music. He expressed his admiration for the album and the way it came together, noting that the days in the studio working with Swift were the most inspiring of his life. The all-star trio have a history of working together, having collaborated on previous albums like Folklore, Evermore, and Fearless, among others.
Dessner and Antonoff previously worked with Swift on various projects, winning a Grammy Award for Album of the Year in 2021 for Folklore. Antonoff expressed his gratitude to Swift for allowing him to produce records and changing his life by giving him the opportunity to work on music with her. The collaboration between Swift, Dessner, and Antonoff has resulted in powerful and critically acclaimed music, showcasing Swift’s growth as a songwriter and performer. The success of their work together has garnered praise from fans and critics alike, solidifying their place as a formidable musical trio in the industry.
