One of the most anticipated global releases of 2017, ÷ sees 25-year-old superstar Ed Sheeran in his finest form yet. Drawing inspiration from a wide array of experiences and subjects, Sheeran takes you through a hugely personal journey; be that reflecting on past relationships, family memories, his musical career or his time off travelling the world in 2016. Musically, ÷ is a varied collection of beautifully orchestrated and emotive ballads, impassioned raps laid over hip hop beats, timeless acoustic guitar masterpieces, and innovative, idiosyncratic pop music.
Constantly on the move, the album was recorded between LA, London, Suffolk and while crossing the Atlantic aboard the RMS Queen Mary 2. Executive produced by multi-Grammy winner Benny Blanco and Sheeran himself with additional production coming from frequent collaborator Johnny McDaid, Grammy winner Mike Elizondo, and BRIT-award winner Steve Mac. Sheeran also created the album artwork concept for ÷, even painting the cover himself.
The album's first singles "Shape Of You" and "Castle On The Hill" highlight a clear divide to his musical spectrum – the former being an inventive dismantling and rebuilding of modern-pop using little more than a loop pedal juxtaposed by a stadium-ready, rocker with driving beats and Springsteen-esque riffs. Sheeran exclaims, "My new album ÷ holds a very special place in my heart and I really believe this is my best work to date."
Tracklist:
- Eraser
- Castle On The Hill
- Dive
- Shape Of You
- Perfect
- Galway Girl
- Happier
- New Man
- Hearts Don't Break Around Here
- What Do I Know?
- How Would You Feel (Paean)
- Supermarket Flowers
