How do you make the annual spring Record Store Day bigger? Throw new releases by the biggest of ‘em all -- Taylor Swift -- along with Seattle stalwart Pearl Jam and tributes to Glen Campbell Lou Reed and Chet Atkins. Whether it’s the regular Friday new release day or Saturday’s (April 20) pile of special, limited edition RSD releases (see recordstoreday.com), if there’s one weekend to buy music, this is it (all subject to change)...
Taylor Swift, “The Tortured Poets Department” (Republic): She has redefined the meaning of Pop Icon and is riding a wave of 13 consecutive No. 1 debuts. Expect the same from Swift’s latest studio set, a 16-song affair that features guest appearances by Post Malone (“Fortnight”) and Florence and the Machine (”Florida!!!). Don’t be surprised if this outsells everything else this released this week, combined.