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Ed Sheeran · 2017

46 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock · folk · folk-pop

An eclectic blend of pop, folk, and soft rock infused with heartfelt storytelling and catchy melodies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • catchy melodies for easy listening
  • heartfelt storytelling focus
  • reflective and emotional moments
  • balanced pacing throughout album
  • engaging sing-along potential

Where this album fits

Themes
hometown nostalgia· dancehall rhythms· romantic ballads
Career context
Released on March 3, 2017, ÷ marks Ed Sheeran's third studio album following the commercially successful x (2014). At this point in his career, Sheeran had solidified his status as a global pop sensation, building on the momentum of previous hits while exploring new musical landscapes and collaborations.
Stylistic neighbors
Passenger· Ben Howard· Hozier
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Hozier by Hozier — Shares heartfelt storytelling and a blend of folk and pop with soulful melodies.
Dream Your Life Away by Vance Joy — Combines catchy melodies and introspective lyrics with a folk-pop sensibility.
Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent by Lewis Capaldi — Features emotional ballads and relatable themes, echoing Sheeran's narrative style.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Eraser 3:48
  • 2 Castle on the Hill 4:21
  • 3 Dive 3:58
  • 4 Shape of You 3:53
  • 5 Perfect 4:23
  • 6 Galway Girl 2:50
  • 7 Happier 3:27
  • 8 New Man 3:09
  • 9 Hearts Don’t Break Around Here 4:08
  • 10 What Do I Know? 3:57
  • 11 How Would You Feel (Paean) 4:40
  • 12 Supermarket Flowers 3:43

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