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Taylor Swift's 'Reputation' Soars to Number One on Billboard 200

Massive First Week Sales Drive Fifth Number One Album

Swift's Album Explores Media Scrutiny and Personal Growth

Taylor Swift's highly anticipated album, "Reputation," has debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, marking her fifth number one album. The album sold an impressive 1.238 million copies in its first week, making it the biggest week for an album in 2017.

"Reputation" is a departure from Swift's previous albums, both musically and thematically. The album explores themes of media scrutiny, personal growth, and redemption. Swift secluded herself from public appearances after her previous album, "1989," and used "Reputation" as a way to respond to the media's portrayal of her.

The album's lead single, "Look What You Made Me Do," was a controversial hit, and it set the tone for the rest of the album. The song is a defiant anthem against Swift's critics, and it features a music video that references her past feuds.

"Reputation" has received mixed reviews from critics, but it has been a commercial success. The album has sold over 4 million copies worldwide, and it has been nominated for several awards, including Album of the Year at the 2018 Grammy Awards.

Swift's success with "Reputation" proves that she is still one of the most popular and influential artists in the world. The album is a departure from her previous work, but it showcases her growth as an artist and a songwriter.