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Midnights

Midnights is the tenth studio album by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Midnights is the tenth studio album by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. It was released on October 21, 2022, through Republic Records and is a concept album built around nocturnal reflections and sleepless nights. The album features confessional songwriting about regret, self-criticism, heartbreak, fantasy, and infatuation.

Background

Midnights was announced by Taylor Swift during the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards. It followed her 2020 studio albums Folklore and Evermore, and marked a return to a full set of new, original songs after those releases.

Music and themes

The album is generally described as pop-oriented, with synth-pop and electropop elements. Its lyrics explore late-night thoughts, regret, self-criticism, romance, fame, and other personal subjects.

Release and editions

Midnights was released on October 21, 2022, through Republic Records. A surprise expanded edition with additional tracks was issued after the initial release.

Commercial reception

The album achieved major commercial success and set streaming and chart records. It also became one of Swift's most commercially successful releases.

Key facts

  • Midnights is Taylor Swift's tenth studio album, released on October 21, 2022.
  • It is a concept album about 13 sleepless nights.
  • The standard edition contains 13 tracks.
  • Swift described it as stories of sleepless nights.
  • The album was a commercial success with record-setting streaming and chart performance.
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Canadian context

The album was released and promoted globally, including in Canada, where Taylor Swift has a large fan base and strong chart presence. It is relevant to Canadian readers as part of one of the most commercially successful pop releases of the 2020s.

Frequently asked questions

What is Midnights?
Midnights is Taylor Swift's tenth studio album, released in 2022.
When was Midnights released?
It was released on October 21, 2022.
What is the album about?
Swift described it as stories from 13 sleepless nights, with themes including regret, heartbreak, self-criticism, and infatuation.
What genre is Midnights?
It is commonly classified as pop, synth-pop, and electropop.
Who produced Midnights?
Taylor Swift and Jack Antonoff are credited as producers.
Was there a deluxe or expanded edition?
Yes. A surprise expanded version with additional bonus tracks was released shortly after the standard edition.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midnights
    Supports: Album identity, release date, label, concept-album description, themes
  2. Wikipedia (French) — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midnights
    Supports: Release date, label, concept-album description, collaboration with Jack Antonoff
  3. Wikipedia (Polish) — https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midnights
    Supports: Release date, label, length, concept-album description
  4. Apple Music — https://music.apple.com/us/album/midnights/1645937456
    Supports: Swift's description of the album as 13 sleepless nights